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Red Deer Polytechnic

Pharmacy Technician

Program Information

School:Red Deer Polytechnic
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Description:

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings, from hospitals to community pharmacies.


In this program, you will learn the skills required to perform vital functions to support patient care and health maintenance efforts of the pharmacy team, including processing and preparing prescriptions, organizing inventory, processing insurance claims and much more.
URL:Pharmacy Technician at Red Deer Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Scholarships:2
Careers:1

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Pure Mathematics  or  Grade12 Mathematics 

Students applying to the Pharmacy Technician program must have:

  • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 60% in each of:
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
  • Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2

OR

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.

Students entering the program are expected to possess basic math skills that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions, percentages, decimals, ratios, and the ability to perform other related calculations.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 29, 2025
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