About the course

As a Pharmacy Technician, you are an important member of the healthcare team, patient-focused and responsible for delivering safe and accurate drug distribution in many healthcare settings.Hands-on, experiential learning via state-of-the-art community and hospital lab facilities featuring a simulated community pharmacy and sterile product room.Gain knowledge of the latest pharmaceutical products, practices, and drug distribution systems through a nationally accredited program.Unique interprofessional education is focused on patient-care delivery and includes approximately 360 hours of practical field placement experience.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Community pharmacy

　　Home health care division or company

　　Hospital pharmacy

　　Pharmaceutical distribution wholesaler

　　Pharmacy application software vendor

　　Pharmacy benefits administration and consulting firm

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Welland
Fall (September), 2025	Welland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Niagara College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:

　　English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

　　Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent

　　Biology - Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)

　　Chemistry - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

　　Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the specific National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA 2009) Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada. These requirements are as follows: IELTS Overall Band 6.5, TOEFL iBT 91, MELAB 81.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Niagara College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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