Pharmacy Technician

Centennial College - Morningside
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 3 field placements
Study language	English
Course code	5850

Tuition fee	CA$18,235 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$18,235 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 Biology Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
Grade 11 or 12 Biology
Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 91 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 23, min Writing: 25) Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 91 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 23, min Writing: 25)

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	After admission, but prior to attending each field placement, students are required to: Obtain annual clear police check with vulnerable sector screening (several placement sites require six-month renewal) Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in CPR (Health Care Provider level) Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in standard first aid Undergo a mask fit testing provided by Centennial College (shaving of a portion of face may be required to meet safety standards) Obtain pre-clearance health form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner stating that the student meets the health requirements of legislated acts, ministry guidelines and agency policies All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement.

Other requirements

After admission, but prior to attending each field placement, students are required to:

Obtain annual clear police check with vulnerable sector screening (several placement sites require six-month renewal)
Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in CPR (Health Care Provider level)
Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in standard first aid
Undergo a mask fit testing provided by Centennial College (shaving of a portion of face may be required to meet safety standards)
Obtain pre-clearance health form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner stating that the student meets the health requirements of legislated acts, ministry guidelines and agency policies

All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..pharmacy-technician

This program offers a dynamic curriculum based on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) competencies.

A learner-centred environment will allow you to gain the scope of required skills, which will include receiving, ordering and managing inventory; preparing, dispensing and compounding medications; interacting with patients and health care providers; and assisting in the provision of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy services.

You’ll enjoy the classroom and hands-on practice in onsite state-of-the-art labs that include community dispensing, institution/long-term care and sterile preparations. You’ll also participate in three work experience placements.

Note: To practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, you’ll be required to complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada exam and register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists according to its licensing requirements.

Accreditation

The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs has awarded the Pharmacy Technician program accreditation status for a five-year term (January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023).