Pharmacy Technician degree at St Clair College Canada
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus
Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
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PROGRAM GOALS
The pharmacy technician assists registered pharmacists in retail and institutional settings, works with professional and other paramedical personnel, and performs a variety of functions related to the dispensing of prescriptions. Duties in a retail pharmacy include inventory control, filling prescriptions on the computer, counting and packaging. Pharmacy technicians also do third party billing. In a hospital or institutional setting they assist pharmacists and prepare intravenous solutions for patients.
This program will appeal to students who have a sense of responsibility and are extremely accurate in their work habits, paying attention to detail. They must also be able to work both independently or as a team member, with the ability to take initiative within the limits of their position. Good customer relations are also important.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment prospects are excellent for pharmacy technicians. Job opportunities exist in community and hospital pharmacies, with third party billing companies and with computer software vendors.
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. Appropriate forms will be provided by the College after acceptance into the program. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring clinical placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the second year of the program.
PROGRAM COSTS (FALL 2009)
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2008 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,120.00
Books & expendable supplies approx.
$ 750.00
Uniforms and equipment approximately
$ 300.00