PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Pharmacy Assistant
This Pharmacy Assistant certificate is recognized across Canada, allowing you to work in pharmacies nationwide. With hands-on training and a practicum in British Columbia, you’ll gain valuable skills that prepare you for a rewarding career in the healthcare field.
Prepare to achieve Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and open global opportunities for study, work, and migration.
When you receive the Certificate, you will be able to assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients. You’ll also perform tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles, as well as administrative duties like answering phones, stocking shelves, and processing payments.
Why Choose DEA Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Programs?
Class Type
| Class Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line class | |||
| On-line + In person class | |||
- Students must be a mature student (19 years or above)
- Students High school graduation or equivalent (ie GED)
- Applicants must successfully complete an admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment (Suitability is determined on the basis an applicant's emotional outlook; physical health, education; the ability to work in a team setting; and life experience)
Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
Brief Program Description
This program is designed to prepare the student with skills and knowledge that will require to become a pharmacy assistant. Students will become familiar with pharmacology, pharmacy math, and pharmacy billing software. Our quality curriculum offers comprehensive career training that could help you prepare for a number of career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this program can work as Pharmacy assistant in various pharmacies.
- After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as
- Entry Level Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
- Pharmacy distribution companies
- Independent pharmacies
- Community pharmacies
Admission Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent (ie GED)
- 19 years of age
- Applicants must successfully complete an admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment (Suitability is determined on the basis an applicant’s emotional outlook; physical health, education; the ability to work in a team setting; and life experience)
Program learning objectives/outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other health care products to patients
- Perform tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles
- Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, stocking shelves and receiving payments
Course components
| Customer Service and Communication | |
|---|---|
| Medication Dispensing and Handling | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting | |
| Pharmacy Billing | |
| Pharmacy Software |
For further information, please contact us at admin@deacollege.ca
