Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (H812)Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September
Contact:
Lori Weller(519) 972-2727, ext. 4604
lweller@stclaircollege.ca
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
- Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The pharmacy technician assists registered pharmacists in retail and institutional settings, works with professional and other paramedical personnel, and performs a variety of functions related to the dispensing of prescriptions. Duties in a retail pharmacy include inventory control, filling prescriptions on the computer, counting and packaging. Pharmacy technicians also do third party billing. In a hospital or institutional setting they assist pharmacists and prepare intravenous solutions for patients.
This program will appeal to students who have a sense of responsibility and are extremely accurate in their work habits, paying attention to detail. They must also be able to work both independently or as a team member, with the ability to take initiative within the limits of their position. Good customer relations are also important.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- The Pharmacy Technician Program at St. Clair College has been awarded the status of Provisional Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for the term 2008-2012.
- Our graduates are eligible to write the national licensing exam to become a registered pharmacy technician.
- Our state of the art retail and hospital labs allow for real life simulation of pharmacy practice.
- Our students will complete a 4 week work placement in both a retail and hospital pharmacy.
Employment prospects are excellent for pharmacy technicians. Job opportunities exist in community and hospital pharmacies, with third party billing companies and with computer software vendors.
FACULTY
Patricia Meloche RPhT.
Faculty
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4318
pmeloche@stclaircollege.ca
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.
In the event of a shortage of placements or internship sites, you may be required to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the second year of the program.
Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Program Physical Demands Analysis: H812
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:
Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,337.70Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800Uniforms and equipment approximately
$300.00For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.
