This program is well suited for students wishing to pursue a
career in the rapidly growing field of Pharmacy Technicians. You will learn
computer skills, drug terminology and basic pharmacology in a simulated work
environment. Graduates are working with Pharmacists in retail and institutional
pharmacies throughout Manitoba.
We are very proud of our recent Pharmacy Technician
Accreditations:
Winnipeg & Calgary Campuses have been awarded the status of Provisional Accreditation by the
Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a three year term (2011 - 2013).
The Pharmacy Technician program at the Brandon Campus is currently undergoing the accreditation process. Please check back
regularly for updates.
Students have found employment in institutional, long term care and in retail
pharmacies.
Examples of positions graduates of this program can expect to qualify for: Pharmacy Technician and
Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta:
$20,000 - $59,800
Manitoba:
$27,000 - $43,000
You will understand the role of the Pharmacy Technician, drug terminology, basic pharmacology, sterile preparation and effective communication skills.
This program participates in the Laptop program (MB)
You will
participate in a work practicum in either a retail and or institutional setting.
"I wanted to find a career that had a relatively short training period and where the opportunities for
employment now and in the future looked stable."
- Darrell, Pharmacy Technician Graduate
* wage data taken from www.mb.jobfutures.org
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Are you ready to take the next step?
Call our admissions team to learn more about our diploma programs:
(204) 800-7919 (Winnipeg Campus)
(403) 621-1210 (Calgary Campus)
(204) 725-7200 (Brandon Campus)
(888) 783-8057 (Online Campus)