Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Our nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician program thoroughly prepares graduates for this fast-paced and highly respected occupation. As a regulated pharmacy technician, you will be involved with dispensing prescriptions, preparing compounded medications and sterile products, repackaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, teaching patients to use medical devices, and providing patient care. NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity. You’ll graduate this program with 360 hours of work experience from two practicums. Your practicums may be in your community or close by. Your schedule may include day, evening, or night shifts any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. You will work full-time during the practicum and provide your own transportation to the facility.

Successful completion of NorQuest College's Pharmacy Technician diploma arithmetic assessment

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High school diploma, general education diploma (GED), or equivalent

Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

60% in English Language Arts 30-1

70% in English Language Arts 30-2

Mathematics – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

60% in Mathematics 30-1

60% in Mathematics 30-2

Biology – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:

60% in Biology 30

Chemistry – this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:

60% in Chemistry 30