CDI College | Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Students who enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program offered at CDI College can develop the education and technical skills needed to prepare for careers as future pharmacy technicians. This diploma program includes practicums at both community and institutional pharmacies. Keep reading to learn more about the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program.
Official Program Name:
Pharmacy Technician Diploma
School Offering Program:
CDI College
Academic Level:
Diploma
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants to the Pharmacy Technician diploma program should be interested in a career in the pharmaceutical field. They may also have strong math, organizational, and problem-solving skills. All CDI College applicants must be high school graduates or the equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
Students who choose to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program offered by CDI College have the chance to develop the pharmaceutical knowledge and customer service skills needed for successful careers as pharmacy technicians. Prospective techs are able to learn about compounding, dispensing, pharmacy mathematics, and drug delivery systems. Additionally, students are able to gain customer service skills and learn about different pharmaceutical environments, including institutional pharmacies, community pharmacies, and hospital pharmacies. This program also includes a practicum where students can develop real-world skills in a community pharmacy and a hospital pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician Program of CDI College has been awarded full accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
Learning Format:
On-campus
Financial Assistance Available:
Financial assistance programs are available. Please contact CDI College for more information.
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Coursework for a Pharmacy Technician Diploma:
Program and course requirements are subject to change and vary by campus. Contact CDI College to confirm the most up-to-date information before enrolling in a program.
Course Topics
- Jurisprudence
- Compounding
- Inter and intra professional skills
- Institutional pharmacy
- Aseptic technique and sterile products
- Community pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacy software applications
- Fundamentals of pharmacology
- Introduction to pharmacy
- First aid/CPR/medical emergencies
- Anatomy and physiology
- Final review and comprehensive exam
- Practicum
- Student success strategies
- Career and employment strategies
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Career Paths:
Graduates of CDI College's Pharmacy Technician program could have the pharmaceutical knowledge needed to sit for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams. After passing qualifying exams, prospective pharmacy technicians may seek positions where they assist pharmacists in dispensing prescription medications. They could see jobs in:
- Hospital pharmacies
- Retail pharmacies
- Community pharmacies
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