Obtain a prescription to the world of pharmacy practice with simulated pharmacy lab experiences and work placements.
Program Highlights
Hands-on learning, with a professional focus throughout the program.
Outcomes of the program meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for Pharmacy Technicians, set out by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). The program has been awarded accreditation for a five year period (2018-2023) by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
Work in various intraprofessional and interprofessional teams to enhance learning and appreciation of our health care system.
What you'll learn
Acquire knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmacy services in both community and hospital practices.
Understand legislation and methodology surrounding dispensing prescriptions, preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals, and drug inventory controls
Learn the many uses and classes of available prescription and nonprescription drugs, medical devices, herbals and complementary care medicine products.
Apply various compounding techniques in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals.
Pharmacy Technician Program Mission & Vision
Mission: To provide our students with opportunities to gain and apply quality knowledge, skills, and work place experience and to graduate them profession ready, fully able to perform within the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians, as set out by the national standards of practice.
Vision: Our graduates embrace and engage with the profession and practice as pharmacy technicians who positively contribute to the health of our communities.
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months)
Your future career options
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Where you could work includes:
Community, Hospital, Long-Term Care and Compounding Pharmacies
Pharmacy Benefit Providers
Pharmacy Software Vendors
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors
Opportunities for grads
As a graduate of the program, you will be eligible to pursue technician registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
Graduates are eligible to write the 'Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exam' and the 'Ontario College of Pharmacists Jurisprudence Exam' to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacist and become licensed to practice. Details on fees, timelines, process, etc. can be accessed at The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada and/or Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Note: upon registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, pharmacy technician graduates must provide a current police clearance and sign a declaration of good character, including academic integrity offenses from any post secondary education
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals (International Only)
Community Pharmacy Assistant
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Davenport University - BSc Health Services Administration
Thompson Rivers University - BSc Health Science
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4 Septiembre 2024
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1400 Main Street West,
HAMILTON,
Ontario (ON),
L8S 1C7, Canada
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Grade 11 Mathematics, minimum C (M or U recommended)
Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry
Grade 11 or 12 Biology
Fluency requirements must be met for applicants where English is their second language. Note: this is a Competitive Program
Language Proficiency Requirements
The Pharmacy Technician program at Mohawk College is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
English Language Requirement
IELTS - 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT – 80
CAEL (Including CAEL Online) - 50 (no band below 40)
CEFR (C1) - 169 (no band below 162)
CLBT - 7 (no band below 7)
iTEP - 3.7+
PTE - 50 (no band below 43)
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