Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program

From helping prepare prescribed medication, counting tablets, and preparing labels to handling customer inquiries in-person and over the phone, operating the cash register and stocking shelves, Pharmacy Assistants play an integral role in the efficient operation of a pharmacy.

What You’ll Learn

• Gain theory, lab, and practicum experiences so you can transition easily into your new work setting.
• Be introduced to Community and Institutional Pharmacy procedures so you can be prepared to work in a variety of pharmacy settings.
• Learn the basic math calculations used by Pharmacy Assistants in retail and hospital pharmacies.
• Be introduced to basic human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and medical terminology that will help you identify the major classes of drugs to treat different conditions.