Pharmacy Technician
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Barrie |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, includes 2 field placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PHRM |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,008 per year The displayed fee is for the 2022-2023 academic year and is subject to change. The fee covers two semesters and includes tuition (CA$14,150), health insurance, and other ancillary charges. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| 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):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language and/or you come from a non-English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
Note: No other tests can be accepted. |
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Overview
Skilled and knowledgeable faculty. Hands-on experience. Exceptional facilities including simulated labs.
Students prepare to work collaboratively with pharmacy teams and other health care professionals to achieve patients’ health goals, and ensure continuity of care. Experiential learning practices such as simulation experiences, and placements in community, hospital, or other pharmacy sites actively engage students in the learning process. Students enjoy the benefits of learning from expert faculty who are also practicing pharmacy professionals. Students develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in key competency areas of legal and ethical responsibilities, professionalism, patient care, product preparation, health promotion, knowledge application, communication, intra- and inter-professionalism and safety.
Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technician Program of Georgian College has been awarded Accreditation Status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a five – year term January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024.
Career opportunities
Registered pharmacy technicians are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, home health care companies, hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmacy software vendors, third party insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers.
Licensing as a Pharmacy Technician
Graduates must preregister with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and start the process of becoming licensed to practice as a regulated pharmacy technician in Ontario. In order to practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, graduates must complete the registration requirements as outlined on the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) website. Graduates will be eligible to complete the practice-based training requirement called:
- the Structured Practical Training (SPT)
- the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exam (www.pebc.ca)
- the OCP jurisprudence examination (www.ocpinfo.com)
Click on the links to access timelines and fees for registration and exams. The final application for the Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacy Technician includes:
- obtaining personal professional liability insurance
- completing the Declaration of Good Character and a police background check
- paying the final application fees.
Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is a legal requirement to practice and is subject to the regulations and restrictions established by this governing body.