Program Description The pharmacy technician will work in collaboration with registered pharmacists in retail and institutional settings, works with professional and other paramedical personnel, and performs a variety of functions related to the dispensing of prescriptions. Duties in a retail pharmacy include inventory control, filling prescriptions on the computer, counting and packaging. Pharmacy technicians also do third party billing. In a hospital or institutional setting they will work in collaboration with pharmacists and prepare intravenous solutions for patients. This program will appeal to students who have a sense of responsibility and are extremely accurate in their work habits, paying attention to detail. They must also be able to work both independently or as a team member, with the ability to take initiative within the limits of their position. Good customer relations are also important.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Pharmacy Technician Program at St. Clair College has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a five year term 2012-2017. Our graduates are eligible to write the national licensing exam to become a registered pharmacy technician. Our state of the art retail and hospital labs allow for real life simulation of pharmacy practice. Our students will complete a 4 week work placement in both a retail and hospital pharmacy.
