Ontario College Diploma Pharmacy Technician

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 three year period (2023-2026) 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.

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)