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Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
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Campus: Welland
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Code: 0813 P0813
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Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Are you looking for a career that combines your meticulous nature with a career in the pharmaceutical industry?
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.
NC Preferred Admission
This program grants preferred admission to qualified graduates from:
For detailed information, requirements and eligibility visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways/.
Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technician program of Niagara College has been awarded the status of Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a five year term 2022-2027.
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| BIOL1119 | Human Biology and Selected Disorders | 3 |
| CAPL1199 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| COMM1160 | Communication in Healthcare I | 3 |
| HLTH1020 | Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice | 3 |
| MATH1113 | Health Sciences Mathematics | 2 |
| PHAR1122 | Pharmacology I | 3 |
| PHAR1123 | Pharmacy Business Practices I | 2 |
| PHAR1224 | Community Pharmacy Technician Lab I | 3 |
| Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCL1430 | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada | 3 |
| PHAR1222 | Pharmacology II | 3 |
| PHAR1223 | Pharmacy Business Practices II | 2 |
| PHAR1225 | Applied Pharmacy Calculations | 3 |
| PHAR1422 | Pharmaceutical Compounding | 4 |
| PHAR1874 | Pharmacy Computers | 3 |
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Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
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| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| COMM1230 | Practical Workplace Communication Skills | 2 |
| PHAR1282 | Non-Prescription Drugs and Products | 2 |
| PHAR1301 | Pharmacy Update l | 2 |
| PHAR1304 | Pharmacy Legislation | 2 |
| PHAR1324 | Community Pharmacy Technician Lab II | 3 |
| PHAR1334 | Hospital Pharmacy Theory | 2 |
| PHAR1335 | Hospital Pharmacy Lab I | 3 |
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Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
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| Code | Course Name | Credits |
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| PHAR1424 | Sterile Preparations | 4 |
| PHAR1426 | Pharmacy Update II | 1 |
| PHAR1427 | Long Term Care Pharmacy | 1 |
| PHAR1435 | Hospital Pharmacy Lab II | 2 |
| PRAC1152 | Field Placement - Pharmacy Technician | 7 |
Program Outcomes Term: 1244
Process prescriptions with accuracy and completeness within the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice, in accordance with current and relevant legislation, code of ethics, established standards, policies, and procedures in practice settings.
Prepare pharmaceutical products and documentation for dispensing and releasing pharmaceutical products within the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice, in accordance with current and relevant legislation, code of ethics, established standards, policies, and procedures in practice settings.
Collaborate with the pharmacist and other health care providers to optimize the patient’s health and well-being.
Promote quality assurance in practice settings by performing effective and efficient pharmacy operating procedures.
Optimize medication therapy management and product distribution using current technologies in practice settings.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective strategies for ongoing personal and professional development that support competence and currency.
Communicate using correct terminology with patients, the pharmacy team, other health professionals and stakeholders for patient safety.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- 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. (More information is available: Ontario College of Pharmacists / National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities)
Selection and Ranking
Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.
Learn more about admission decisions.
Pre-Admission Requirements
As part of the admissions process some programs have pre-admission requirements.
Domestic Applicants:
Pre-admission requirements for domestic applicants can be found at niagaracollege.ca/par.
Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Convention refugees.
International Applicants:
Pre-admission requirements for international applicants can be found at international.niagaracollege.ca/pre-admission/.
Program Requirements
Criminal Record Check
- A Criminal Record Check which is less than 6 months old may be required before the start of field placement in Term 4.
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Most employers have instituted a CRC as a requirement for an appropriate field placement.
Communicable Disease Surveillance
- The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Form must be completed and submitted to Student Health Services prior to the start of Term 3.
- Please view the CDS Form and Checklist for health requirements at niagaracollege.ca/cdsform/.
- If the CDS process is not completed your placement, clinic or co-op opportunity will be denied.
First Aid and CPR
- Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Level BLS (Basic Life Support) / HCP (Health Care Provider) is required one month prior to field placement in the start of Term 4.
- All certifications must be met and remain current or placement/clinical will be denied and/or the student will be withdrawn from their current placement/clinical.
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Students are required to provide copies of their certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at Level HCP (Health Care Provider), Adult/Child/Infant one and two rescuer CPR with AED and first aid for choking including artificial resuscitation using both pocket mask and bag-valve mask. (This program is designed for those with specific health care responsibilities).
Transportation
- Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
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Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer/Technology Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:
- A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.
Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.
Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)
The technology requirements indicate there is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products. Can I still take my program if I have a Macbook or Chromebook?
For most programs, the recommendation is to have a MS Windows 10 computer (as outlined in the "Computer/Technology Requirements" section on this page) for an optimal experience and for ease of downloading academic software. The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.
The Microsoft Office suite products that are available free to Niagara College students though Office 365 do have versions that work with Macbooks and Chromebooks, and the majority of internet-based applications will work as well. However, some program-specific software is designed to run on Windows 10, and the successful download of these applications cannot be guaranteed. Our Learning Management System (LMS) at Niagara College is Blackboard, and while students can access Blackboard through an internet browser, for some assignments and tests there is a layer of security that uses a proctored browser. The proctored browser will not function on Macbooks nor Chromebooks.
Students assume the risk of a compromised virtual experience if they choose to participate without the recommended technology.
Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
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Pathways
Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Pharmacy Technician program below.
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From NC toThompson Rivers University — Bachelor of General Studies Canada
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From NC toThompson Rivers University — Bachelor of Health Science Canada
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (Online Delivery)
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (OL)
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
For detailed information about these pathway options visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways/.
Did you know?
Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.
Tuition
The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.
Year: 2023-2024
Start Term: Fall
Year 1
Level one $2,708.04
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,179.95
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Material Fees
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$170.60
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Level one Total
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$2,708.04
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Level two $2,244.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$756.95
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Material Fees
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$130.00
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Level two Total
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$2,244.44
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Year 1 Total: $4,952.48
Year 2
Level three $2,572.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,111.95
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Material Fees
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$103.00
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Level three Total
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$2,572.44
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Level four $2,374.44
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$716.95
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Material Fees
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$300.00
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Level four Total
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$2,374.44
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Year 2 Total: $4,946.88
Estimated Program Total:
$9,899.36
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Year: 2023-2024
Start Term: Fall
Year 1
Level one $9,420.55
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,924.95
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Material Fees
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$170.60
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Level one Total
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$9,420.55
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Level two $8,376.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$921.95
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Material Fees
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$130.00
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Level two Total
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$8,376.95
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Year 1 Total: $17,797.50
Year 2
Level three $9,284.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,856.95
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Material Fees
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$103.00
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Level three Total
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$9,284.95
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Level four $8,506.95
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
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Tuition
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$7,325.00
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Ancillary Fees
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$881.95
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Material Fees
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$300.00
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Level four Total
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$8,506.95
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Year 2 Total: $17,791.90
Estimated Program Total:
$35,589.40
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