Pharmacy Technician
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Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.
Program Overview
Humber’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program prepares graduates for various careers in pharmacy including community, hospital, industry and long-term care settings.
Benefit with hands-on learning in simulated labs with low student/teacher ratios and expert faculty who are active in the pharmacy profession. In addition, learn from guest speakers who are pharmaceutical industry experts.
Courses are designed in consultation with practising pharmacy professionals and focus on key competency categories such as legal and ethical responsibilities, patient care, product distribution, health promotion, knowledge application, communication, intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and safety. Students apply their learning in simulated labs and during placements, providing valuable and practical experiences.
Semester 4 |
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| PHRM 250: Professional Communication and Collaboration |
| PHRM 251: Mandatory Professional Practicum - Pharmacy Technician |
| PHRM 260: Pharmacotherapeutics 4 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED : General Elective |
Work-Integrated Learning
Mandatory provide important workplace experience and industry contacts. Students will complete two unpaid five-week mandatory professional practicums under the supervision of a pharmacist/technician in Semester 4, one in a retail/community pharmacy and one in a hospital pharmacy setting. Students will be offered a selection of approved placement sites and will rank their preferences. Every effort will be made to place students at one of their preferred sites. Hospital pharmacy professional practicums may be outside of the Greater Toronto area.
Professional and Community Partnerships
Humber maintains strong partnerships within industry – participating employers in the work experience program continually praise graduates’ aptitude and work readiness.
The Humber Advantage
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
The labs are fully equipped and are for the exclusive use of the Pharmacy Technician students. Knowledge gained in lecture courses forms the basis for dispensing skills that are practiced in the pharmacy labs. Students spend at least one quarter of their scheduled time in the lab learning and practicing all the required dispensing and compounding skills.
Injection Training is part of the Curriculum
Humber College is the first college in Ontario that offers injection training as part of the curriculum to Pharmacy Technician students. Students complete an injection certification training and are able to administer injections upon graduation and licensing, thus increasing employability.
We Know What It Takes
Humber College was one of the first Ontario colleges to offer Pharmacy Assistant training and advanced to the current accredited Pharmacy Technician program. Graduates are working in community pharmacies and hospitals, spanning from front-line staff to leadership roles, across Ontario solidifying Humber’s high caliber of education. Instructors, all experts in their respective fields in pharmacy practice, bring their unique knowledge and skill to best prepare graduates.
The Humber Experience
The Right Fit
Are you a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working with people? If you are, and have strong math and interpersonal skills, a career as a pharmacy technician could be a great fit for you.
Math Proficiency
To assist in describing the math proficiency level in this program, view the sample math questions.
Mission
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares career ready graduates with the skills, knowledge and professional ethics necessary to promote the health and wellness of the communities they serve.
Vision
Lead Pharmacy Technician education through the embodiment of professional standards, excellence in teaching and learning, and commitment to student success.
Go Abroad
Pharmacy Technician Registration Information
Graduates from the Pharmacy Technician program at Humber College must be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) to practice as Pharmacy Technicians in the province of Ontario.
Your Career
Begin a career where you play a critical role in contributing to patient care as a pharmacy technician.
Our graduates are in demand and have numerous opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of Canadians. The need for pharmacy technicians remains strong, with an aging population that requires more medications and retirements of existing workers.
Pharmacy technicians have multiple responsibilities including filling and final release of prescriptions, medication reconciliation, compounding medications and managing day-to-day operations. Pursue opportunities in various settings such as community/retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies and government agencies.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP)
The Pharmacy Technician Program of Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) for a five year term July 1st, 2022 – June 30th, 2027. View the Strategic Plan of this program.
In order to practice as a Pharmacy Technician in the province of Ontario, an individual must successfully complete the Qualifying Exam with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and be registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Program Availability
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2024 | Course-Based | North | Open |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Course-Based | North | Closed |
Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International Students in Canada who apply for May 2024 start could be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship*. Apply now
Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Course-Based | North | Closed |
Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International
Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update
Pharmacy Technician Program - A profession in demand
Watch the video to hear about the Pharmacy Technician Program and how it prepares graduates for various careers.
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