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 Pharmacy Technician
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SchoolRed Deer Polytechnic
LocationRed Deer, AB, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 8,000
DegreeDiploma
Honours
Co-op
Length2 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*60%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Pure Mathematics  or  Grade12 Mathematics 
Prerequisites Notes

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.

Cost
Scholarships2 scholarship(s)
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.

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