 | | Program of Studies | | Semester 1 | | COMM | LL041 | Communication (Langs) | 3.00 | | COMP | CO212 | Comptr-Pharmacy Techn | 3.00 | | HSCI | HD001 | Anatomy & Physio For Health Care | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM101 | Orientation To Pharmacy | 2.00 | | HSCI | PM102 | Pharmaceutical Calculations 1 | 2.00 | | HSCI | PM103 | Pharmaceutical Fundamentals | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM104 | Pharmaceutical Fundamentals Lab | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM107 | Community Pharmacy Practice 1 | 2.00 | | Semester 2 | | HSCI | PM016 | Community Pharmacy Theory | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM202 | Pharmaceutical Calculations 2 | 2.00 | | HSCI | PM203 | Legislation For Pharmacy | 2.00 | | HSCI | PM204 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM205 | Pharmacology Studies 1 | 6.00 | | HSCI | PM207 | Community Pharmacy Practice 2 | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM304 | Institutional Pharmacy Theory | 3.00 | | Semester 3 | | COMM | 10034 | Active Citizenship | 2.00 | | HSCI | PM302 | Sterile Products Theory | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM303 | Sterile Products Practice | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM305 | Pharmacology Studies 2 | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM306 | Field Experience Orientation | 3.50 | | HSCI | PM307 | Community Pharmacy Practice 3 | 4.00 | | SSCI | SS170 | Human Relations | 3.00 | | Semester 4 | | HSCI | PM401 | Non-Prescription Drug Products | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM402 | Assistive Devices | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM403 | Herbal & Complementary Care Medicine | 4.00 | | HSCI | PM404 | Pharmacy Retailing | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM405 | Community Pharmacy Practice Review | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM406 | Inst Pharmacy Practice Review | 3.00 | | HSCI | PM991 | Community Pharmacy Experience | 35.00 | | HSCI | PM993 | Institutional Pharmacy Experience | 35.00 | Ontario College Diploma (407)
Location: Mohawk- McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Two year
Start date: September | Highlights - Acquire knowledge and skills to assist pharmacists in delivery of pharmaceutical services
- Understand legislation and methodology surrounding dispensing prescriptions, preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals, and drug inventory controls
- Learn the many uses and classes of available drugs and medical products
- Experience eight weeks of field placement in both a community and institutional pharmacy
Top of Page Career Opportunities Industries of Employment: - Retail and Hospital Pharmacies
- Pharmacy Benefit Providers
- Pharmacy Software Vendors, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors
Occupational Categories: - Pharmacy Technicians
- Sales and Informational Services
Admission Requirements - OSSD or equivalent (GED, College & Career Preparation) including:
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- Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U
- Grade 12 Mathematics, general or advanced; or, Grade 12 College and Apprenticeship math; or, Grade 11 M or U math
- Senior Chemistry and senior Physics or Biology, general, advanced, C or U
- Mature applicants are considered individually
- Accepted applicants are required to provide an up-to-date immunization record
- Applicants are advised to have a minimum keyboarding speed of 30 wpm and a good working knowledge of computers
Fast Fact - Pharmacy Technician celebrates a 100% graduate satisfaction rate and 94% graduate employment rate
Note: Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter clinical placement. A certificate of "Police Clearance" and/or "Consent to Disclosure" may be requested by the clinical placement agency. Top of Page
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