Centennial College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
Centennial College

Centennial College

Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Toronto, Canada

Diploma

2 years

English

Full time

CAD 2,721 / per year *

On-Campus

* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students

Key Summary

    About: The Diploma in Pharmacy Technician prepares students for a career in the pharmacy field. The course covers essential topics like pharmacy law, drug classifications, and medication management over two years of study. Students will gain hands-on experience and knowledge necessary to work efficiently in various pharmacy settings.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue several career paths, such as pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, or roles within healthcare support teams. They may find jobs in community pharmacies, hospitals, or pharmaceutical companies. This diploma opens the door to opportunities in a growing field.
  • Program Code: 5850
  • School: School of Community and Health Studies
  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Location: Morningside Campus

Centennial College's Pharmacy Technician program offers a dynamic curriculum based on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

The learner-centred environment fostered in this pharmacy diploma program will allow you to gain the necessary skills based on the nine NAPRA competencies, which include:

  • Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities
  • Patient Care
  • Product Distribution
  • Practice Setting
  • Health Promotion
  • Knowledge and Research Application
  • Communication and Education
  • Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration
  • Quality and Safety

To practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, you will be required to complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada qualifying exams, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) jurisprudence exam in order to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists according to its licensing requirements.

Profession Overview

“Pharmacy technicians also play a vital role in pharmacy care. While their scope of practice may vary slightly by jurisdiction, their core role is to provide the technical aspects of pharmacy services to support optimal pharmacy care for patients. Examples of the types of activities performed by pharmacy technicians include verifying the technical aspects of new and refill prescriptions, compounding drug preparations, gathering information, teaching patients how to use medical devices, completing documentation, completing medication histories, and performing other tasks to support pharmacists, such as preparing and/or administering injections”.