Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Assistants help licensed Pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
In large pharmacies and health-systems, Pharmacy Assistants with significant training, experience and certification can be promoted to supervisory positions, mentoring and training Pharmacy Assistants with less experience. Some may advance into specialty positions such as chemo therapy technician and nuclear Pharmacy Assistant. Others move into sales. This program gives the student the necessary skills to be competitive in this exciting field.
Note: CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and basic WHMIS will be completed during the program.
Career Opportunities
Clinical Pharmacy Assistant; Diabetic Meter Technician; Health Care Consultant; Retail Pharmacy Assistant
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Abbotsford
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Law and Legal Administration
Welcome to our Sprott Shaw Abbotsford College Campus! Our campus is located right in downtown Abbotsford at what is known as five corners.
The Abbotsford Campus is not only a wonderful place to learn but also a place to have fun and grow both personally and professionally. Our students take part in school and community activities. We celebrate holidays, have annual BBQ’s and Potluck’s as well as create an environment for great learning. Students are in classes for many programs including: Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Professional Business Management, Advanced Business Management, Administrative Assistant, Community Support Worker, and our newest program Early Childhood Education.
Sprott Shaw College successfully trains more Practical Nurses in BC than in any other school. Abbotsford is proud to say that we have a seven year straight 100% pass record on the Practical Nursing National Exams.
Sprott Shaw College - Abbotsford:1 – 33655 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2G5, Canada