Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - 407

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

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 learnAcquire 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 controlsLearn 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.

Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH)