About the course

A career as a community pharmacy assistant takes attention to detail, a knack for problem solving, wide-ranging technical knowledge and solid interpersonal skills. You’ll work under the direction of a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician to contribute to the success of a pharmacy. If you’re interested in a satisfying career that makes a difference, the Community Pharmacy Assistant program will get you on your way to career success.

　　You’ll learn technical concepts, develop creative problem-solving strategies, and foster excellent interpersonal skills to support the expanding scope of both pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. You will become proficient in prescription processing, third-party adjudication (dispensary reimbursements), managing inventory, compounding non-sterile products, work with various forms of pharmacy automation, and assist customers with products sold in a community pharmacy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 30 Week(s)Fees: CA$14,904

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

　　

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Entry requirements for Fanshawe College

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),

　　University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:

　　- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)

　　- Mathematics ONE OF:

　　- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

　　- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　OR

　　Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:

　　- Communications

　　- Core Mathematics

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　OR

　　General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate AND:

　　-Minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above

　　OR

　　Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:

　　- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:

　　- Mathematics ONE OF:

　　- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

　　- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　TOEFL: 550 paper-based test, 79 internet-based test, IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

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