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Pharmacy Assistant
Role and Responsibilities
The objective of the Pharmacy Assistant Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that enable them to qualify for entry-level positions. Our graduates have been successful securing employment in a variety of pharmaceutical organizations. Usually Pharmacy Assistants work in entry level positions at pharmacy retail companies. They work under the supervision of the pharmacy technician or Pharmacist. Some of the responsibilities include ordering and receiving the inventory, filling prescriptions, receiving shipments and handling paperwork.
Diploma Program
Students explore the human body’s systems throughout the learning modules by focusing on structure, function & terminology. The program focuses on understanding the management of hospitals & related organizations; examining various pharmacy services; Learning medical prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, trade & generic drug names, symbols, strengths & dosage forms. Other than these students will go through all the basic and advanced elements of Pharmacy Assistant course.
Course topics
- Role of the Technician
- Compounding
- Jurisprudence
- Communication Skills
- Pharmacology
- Community & Hospital Systems & Procedures
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Computer Systems & Applications
- Sterile Products
- Practical Field Experience
- Grammar
Course Prerequisite
- Gr. 12 OSSD or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance evaluation
- Admissions Interview
- English proficiency
Externship (off-site placement)
As a mandatory component of our programs, all Medix students are required to complete an off-site externship placement. Placements occur at various locations throughout the communities surrounding our campuses. This essential module allows students to exercise the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and to further enhance their learning experience in the pharmacy setting.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.
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