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Full-Time or Part-Time
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Daytime, Evening, or Weekend
START DATE
Monthly
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Brampton, ON
Pharmacy Assistant Program Enrolling Now
This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
As a Pharmacy Assistant you will handle the essential administrative, clerical, and customer service duties that keep a pharmacy running efficiently. Working under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you play a hands-on role in filling prescriptions by counting, packaging, and labeling medications, alongside maintaining the pharmacy’s overall inventory by ordering supplies, managing stock levels, restocking, and doing deliveries.
The National Institute Pharmacy Assistant program follows the official NACC Pharmacy Assistant 2024 curriculum. This course meets the requirements to become a Pharmacy Assistant in Ontario.
Pharmacy Assistant Class Length Breakdown
The Pharmacy Assistant course requires 1,095 accredited hours to complete. Which will include theory study, practical hands-on lab practice, and job shadowing in a pharmaceutical environment.
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent; 18 Years or Older; English Proficiency.
A Medical Form Completed by a Doctor.
Recent Vulnerable Sector Check & Criminal Record Check.
Other prerequisites may be required, please contact us with questions.
Special Introductory Offer
Enroll Today! The first 10 students to enroll in this NEW program will receive a tuition grant and free book & equipment. This special introductory offer is currently available for the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program.
Eligibility conditions apply. Must show proof of Canadian Status.
Contact National Institute for full details.
Fast Track Pharmacy Assistant Course Curriculum
NACC Accredited Program
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Compounding
- Medication Dispensing
- Pharmacy Legislation and Standards
- Ethics and Patient Care
- Office Computer Software
- Patient Privacy Protection
- Billing and Insurance Claims
- Pharmacy Software
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Pharmaceutical Stock Management
- Institutional Pharmacy Workflow
- Safety and Infection Control
- Professional Communication and Customer Service
- And Much More…
This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. The curriculum meets the NACC Pharmacy Assistant 2024 curriculum.
National Institute’s fast track Pharmacy Assistant program is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and NACC. You will quickly learn theoretical and practical knowledge from qualified instructors who have extensive experience in Pharmaceutical work and the Healthcare industry. In addition, you will receive job placement assistance during the program.
Upon successful graduation, you are qualified to be a Pharmacy Assistant in Ontario.
Classes are enrolling now but space is limited. Start dates are often flexible. Please inquire today so that you can reserve a spot at your optimal time. To inquire, complete the form or call 905-463-2006.
Pharmacy Assistant Career Profile
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a front-line healthcare service representative for a pharmacy in a retail, community, institutional, or hospital setting. You will assist a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in ensuring that patients receive critical medication that is properly dispensed, labelled, and packaged. Along with interacting with patients, you will also take care of essential background tasks like keeping records, managing stock and inventory, and processing insurance claims. Every day as a Pharmacy Assistant offers an interesting balance of dynamic customer service and structured administrative duties. It is a great entry point to a healthcare career while earning extra income.
What You Might Do
Alternative job titles for Pharmacy Assistants include:
- Pharmacy Clerk
- Pharmacy Aide
- Dispensary Assistant
- Pharmacy Cashier
- Pharmacy Delivery Driver
- Compounding Assistant
No matter your job title, you will be working closely with other healthcare professionals such as Pharmacists, Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacy Technicians. Your attention to detail and ability to provide calm, professional customer service will make you stand out to employers in this field.
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A Pharmacy Assistant handles the essential administrative, clerical, and customer service duties that keep a pharmacy running efficiently.
Pharmacy Assistants in Ontario
Entry-Level Wage
Expectations
$18 – $26
Per Hour
As your career grows, you could start earning more. Pharmacy Assistant is an in-demand career that provides you with a wide-range of employable skills. You are entering a recession resilient career – as a health care professional you will always be needed.
Why Choose National Institute’s Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program?
Getting prepared for a new career is an important step in your life. Providing a great education and enabling students to become Pharmacy Assistants is a responsibility we take seriously.
We offer:
- Small class sizes so you get the attention required to succeed.
- Expert instructors that have real-world experience. All teachers are fully licensed & qualified.
- Built-in Job Placement through job shadowing requirements and community networking.
- Networking opportunities with employers, industry partners, and community leaders.
- Practical hands-on experience with real clients.
- A diverse and friendly student body. You will work together and make great friends.
