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Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

School of Health & Wellness

Duration

Duration

Duration

55 Weeks
1100 Hours

Delivery

Duration

Duration

Instructor-Led

Self-Paced

Cost

Duration

Cost

Domestic: $19,900
International: $30,000
Estimated Book Costs: $1,000

Program Description

Preparing and Providing Medication and Administrative Duties


A Pharmacy Assistant helps licensed Pharmacists provide medication and other healthcare products to patients. Pharmacy Assistants usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labelling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. Pharmacy Assistants refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. CPR, First Aid and WHMIS will be completed during the program.


In large pharmacies and health systems, pharmacy assistants with significant training, experience and certification can be promoted to supervisory positions, mentoring and training pharmacy assistants with less experience. Some may advance into specialty positions such as chemotherapy assistants and nuclear pharmacy assistants. Others move into sales. This program gives the student the necessary skills to be competitive in this exciting field.

Job Opportunities

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

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Admission Requirements

Standard Admissions:

  • High School Diploma Alberta / Non-Alberta Equivalent / GED 
  • Ability to carry out the workload
  • Interview with the Program Coordinator if required 

Mature Admissions:

  • Minimum age of 18 for mature students. 
  • Minimum of one year out of school.
  • Completion of Peerless College’s standard entrance exam (English and Mathematics) with an average of 60%.
  • Ability to carry out the workload
  • Interview with the Program Coordinator if required

International Student Admissions:

  • 18 years or older.
  • Verification of transcripts of the high school diploma or equivalent outside of Canada for eligibility. 
  • Eligibility criteria for English Language proficiency: CLB (with a score of 6) and IELTS (with an overall band score of 5.5)
  • Proof of financial strength (checked by IRCC).
  • Criminal background check (checked by IRCC).
  • Medical examination (checked by IRCC)

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