Embark on a rewarding career path with the Pharmacy Technician undergraduate diploma at Niagara College, designed for individuals with a meticulous nature and a desire to contribute to the healthcare sector. This program prepares you to become an integral part of the pharmacy team, ensuring safe and accurate medication dispensing across various healthcare settings. You will delve into crucial areas such as pharmacology, pharmacy business practices, and the essential skills for community and hospital pharmacy environments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical operations and patient care.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over two years, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application through state-of-the-art lab facilities and a significant field placement component. You will develop proficiency in prescription processing, pharmaceutical compounding, and sterile preparations, alongside mastering pharmacy legislation and technology. Throughout your studies, you will collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare providers, honing your communication and quality assurance skills, and graduate prepared to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada licensing exam.