Pharmacy Assistant Program

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other health care products to patients
Perform tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, such as counting tablets and labelling bottles
Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, stocking shelves and receiving payments

Career Opportunities
Clinical Pharmacy Assistant
Diabetic Meter Assistant
Health Care Consultant
Medical Clerical in Research & Care Agencies
Medical Supply Firms
Pharmaceutical Firms
Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals). Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42).

Why Study To Be a Pharmacy Assistant At Sprott Shaw?
Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC
Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field
Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams
All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more