Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
Gain the skills, hands-on experience and confidence to start your career in pharmacy
52 Weeks
Program Length
1040 Hours
Total Hours
Calgary, AB
Location
Get in touch with us at admissions@apscollege.co
Practical Training & Real World Skills
Kroll Software
Training
Community Pharmacy
Practicum
Supportive Learning
Environment
Hybrid Learning
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program at APS College of Health and Technology prepares you for a rewarding career in the pharmacy field. You will learn essential pharmacy skills, gain hands-on experience and complete a 200-hour community pharmacy practicum.
Our program combines classroom and online learning with practical training to help you build the knowledge and confidence you need to suceed.
Program Details
52 Weeks
1040 Hours
840 Hours
200 Hours
Calgary, AB
Online + In Person
Program Length
Total Hours
Instructional Hours
Community Pharmacy Practicum
Location
Instructional Delivery
What You'll Learn
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Medical Terminology
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Pharmacology
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Keyboarding/ Word Processing Skills/ MS Office
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Pharmacy Principles and Community Pharmacy Practice
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Personal Success Strategies
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Communication, Interpersonal and Customer Relations
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Pharmaceutical Calculations
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Pharmacy Compounding
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Common Drugs and Uses
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Pharmacy Software (Kroll)
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Medical Transcription and Prescription Reading
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Pharmacy Law and Ethics
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Microbiology and Sterile Preparation
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CPR and Exam Review
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Practicum
Admission Requirements
Students applying for admission into APS College must meet the following requirements:
1
Grade 12 high school diploma in a college or university track (advanced level studies) from a Canadian high school. A copy of the high school transcript is required in addition to the diploma.
2
Mature student status: the potential student must be 18 years of age or older and out of school for a minimum of two years. There must be a literacy test administered with a pass equivalent to grade 12.
➢ A copy of the high school diploma is required.
➢ A copy of the high school transcript is required for students recently out of high school (within 5 years of graduating).
3
Foreign applicant: All foreign credentials must be translated into English and equivalent to grade 12 levels in Canada.
All potential students seeking admission into APS College must pass a Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (if required).
If you are interested in applying for our program. Please email: admissions@apscollege.co