Prep for Pharmacy Technician

Program Overview

Prep for Pharmacy Technician is a 16-week program designed to prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician diploma program. Courses include at least two of the four prerequisites required for the Pharmacy Technician program (English Language Arts 30-1/030-1 or English Language Arts 30-2/030-2, Biology 30/030, Applied Math 30 or Pure Math 30, and Chemistry 30/030), Interpersonal Communications for Health-Care Professions, and related employability skills.

Career Potential

Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry is forecasting above-average demand for pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy Technician graduates can apply for jobs in both community and hospital pharmacies.

Transferability

You will complete the prerequisite upgrading courses, as well as obtain advanced credit in the Pharmacy Technician diploma program.

Admission Requirements

Two of the following courses are required as prerequisites to enter the Prep for Pharmacy Technician program. During the prep program, students must complete the remaining two courses of the four that they need to enter the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program.

• Minimum 60% in English Language Arts 30-1/030-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2/030-2
• Minimum 60% in Biology 30/030
• Minimum 60% in Applied Math 30/030 or Pure Math 30/030
• Minimum 60% in Chemistry 30/030

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Prep for Pharmacy Technician certificate.

Tuition and Fees

2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)

Program Outline (2010/11)