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What makes APS College’s Pharmacy Assistant program stand out from the others in Calgary?
- Hands-On Training Simulated labs + real pharmacy practicum = confident, job-ready grads. - Tech-Ready Skills Learn EHR, pharmacy software, barcode scanning, and telepharmacy tools. - Soft Skills Focus Build communication, teamwork, and patient care skills employers value. - Small Class Sizes Get personalized support, feedback, and one-on-one time with instructors. - Career Support Resume help, interview prep, and local pharmacy networking. - Flexible Learning Full-time or p
shoaib shaikh
Dec 17, 20251 min read
5 reasons to consider becoming a Pharmacy Assistant:
Thinking about a career in healthcare but not sure where to start? Becoming a Pharmacy Assistant could be your perfect path. Here are 5 reasons to consider it: 1) High Job Demand Pharmacy Assistants are essential in retail, hospital, and long-term care settings. With Alberta’s aging population, demand is only growing. 2) Fast, Focused Training No lengthy degree required. APS College’s program gets you job-ready in months—with hands-on practicum and real-world skills. 3) Meani
shoaib shaikh
Dec 17, 20251 min read
Pharmacy Assistant Practicum Snapshot
Our Pharmacy Assistant practicum gives students supervised, hands-on experience that leads to jobs in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and pharmaceutical distribution centres. Students practice dispensing, patient communication and counselling, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and professional workplace routines that employers value. Entry-level pharmacy assistants can earn up to $25/hour depending on location and employer. R
shoaib shaikh
Oct 3, 20251 min read
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