Pharmacy Assistant

Our Pharmacy Assistant program is designed to train students to work in community and hospital drug stores, Nursing homes and Drug Distribution, repacking Company.

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Program Length

34 weeks (900 hours) instructor-led
full-time training with Co-op

Practicum Duration

6 weeks in total of 240 hours

Financial Aid

Free financial consultation available.
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Program Description

Our Pharmacy Assistant program is designed to train students to work in community and hospital drug stores, Nursing homes and Drug Distribution Company. This diploma program covers a broad range of subjects. The students will learn drug and medical terminologies, dosage forms, pharmacy math, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy computer dispensing system, merchandise management system, Inventory Management, Pharmacy Legislation and ethics, the community and hospital pharmacy assistant practice in Canada.

After theoretical studies, the students will undergo co-op to enhance their knowledge in the community drug stores like Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Rexall Pharma-Plus, Costco Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy etc for 6 weeks in total of 240 hours.

Admission Requirements

Applicant must have Grade 12 level or a university degree or a science college diploma and demonstrated competency in English.

Clinical Practice

After students finish in-class training, students will have an opportunity to complete a minimum of 6 weeks of full-time placement in a clinical facility. Locations such as Costco Pharmacy, Shopper Drug Mart Pharmacy, Rx Pharmacy, and Target Pharmacy etc.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work on a position in any of these fields:

Community drug store
Hospital drug store
Nursing homes
Drug Distribution Company/ Agency
Repacking Pharmaceuticals industry

Program Consultation: For further information, email info@pharmamedical.ca or call the Program Coordinator at 416-821-4876 or 647-996-5876

Testimonials

Farshid Farahjasteh

I began studying at PSCC in 2011 and have enjoyed my time studying here thus far. I am completely satisfied with our teacher’s performance and their professionalism. Also, the materials that we use are industry-standard and allow us to succeed in our classes.

Richard Shen

I recommend PSCC to anyone who wants start a second career in Pharma-Medical industry. PSCC provides extensive courses for studying QA&QC in the pharmaceutical industry. They also supply you with extensive support for finding employment after graduation.

Dawn Zhao

I am very pleased with PSCC’s teachers, staff, and management team. The college deploys up-to-date teaching methods for theoretical and hands-on learning. The instructors that they employ are very helpful and knowledgeable professionals. I am confident that my PSCC education will land me in a satisfying professional job in the pharma-medical industry after graduation.

David Cao

PSCC displays warmth and attentiveness to every student searching for a job. I always remember working together for a week with PSCC to modify my resume time and time again until it was perfect. They always provide helpful information on potential employment opportunities. I am very satisfied with the effort from them in my job search.

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Sara Lam

“My journey here has truly evolved me as an individual. Enrolling in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program helped me to understand not merely theoretical, but truly practical and experiential. Highly qualified teachers, superior infrastructure and well equipped facilities has all helped me translate my learning into applications which has resonated with the real world during my placements. Courses offered are highly job oriented and learning offered is exceptional. This place truly a learners playground.”

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Nazish Mujeeb

“I feel choosing Pharma Medical Science College of Canada is one of the best decision of my life. During my first year of study I spent extensive time within clinical environment, where I was able to develop essential skills such as image acquisition and interpretation measurement. College has very comprehensive learning framework that includes real-world experiences and I was able to develop the required analytical and theoretical skills to draw conclusions and produce reports. There has been so much to gain throughout two years as I was so invested and involved, it has always allowed me to grow as an individual.”

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Ulviyya Garayeva

“I am glad I made the right choice to join Pharmacy Assistant program at Pharma Medical Science College of Canada. The lessons are delivered in a very flexible schedule on online platform and instructors are very good, allowing anyone to make most of it. The college helped me achieve what my goal to become a pharmacy assistant and I do appreciate all the hard work of its team members to support students that opts for college courses. I am especially happy to be a student of Mona Rahma and I am thankful to her because she is a teacher who really loves to teach and I am sure all her students will be successful”

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Chao Ding

“My experience at Pharma Medical Science College of Canada has went hugely productive. I could get exposure to a lot of knowledge both theoretical and practical. I feel glad to choose this school as teachers are well experienced and professional. Every teacher takes time out to understand each student better and help find ways to guide students to achieve success in the program. phenomenal studies management and guidance to students. After I finished the program, I feel much more confident for the CMTO exams.”

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