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Duration
2 years
Tuition
$8,124
Hamilton
Sep 1-Sep 1
Commitment
Full-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Diploma
Year Founded
1966
Scholarships
yes
Mohawk College’s Pharmacy Technician Fast Track program offers an accelerated path to a diploma, combining hands-on learning with real-world placements. Students gain practical experience in simulated labs and practice settings, preparing them to meet the Entry to Practice Competencies set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).
Accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) for 2023-2026, the program focuses on developing skills in medication safety, prescription processing, pharmaceutical preparation, and quality assurance. Students work in interprofessional teams to enhance patient care and collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare providers.
The program emphasizes communication, using correct terminology to ensure patient safety and promote effective teamwork. By integrating current technologies in medication therapy management, graduates are prepared to optimize patient outcomes and contribute to the healthcare system. This fast-track option offers an efficient route to becoming a skilled and competent pharmacy technician.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
What You’ll Learn
- Acquire 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 controls
- Learn 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.
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