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Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program

Western Community College > Programs > Health Care > Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program

Program Overview

Health care in BC is a delicate web of professionals working together for the betterment of everyone. Pharmacy technicians provide a critical function within this network. In BC, Pharmacy Technicians are involved in compounding, dispensing, and receiving prescriptions as well as educating patients.

In this program, students will learn about; the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities, patient centered care, safe and effective product distribution, practice setting, health promotion, application of knowledge and research, communications skills, intra and inter-professional collaboration and levels of quality and safety expected by a licensed pharmacy technician.

This program is designed to meet the Scope of Practice for the BC Jurisdiction as outlined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities.

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Career Opportunities

After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as Pharmacy Technicians in:

  • Long-term care facilities
  • Hospital pharmacies
  • Retail pharmacies

Prior to employment as a Pharmacy Technician in the province of BC, graduates must register with the College of Pharmacists of BC (https://www.bcpharmacists.org/pt-registration).

Program Admission Requirements

Prior to successful admission into this program, applicants need to demonstrate:

  • Successful completion of Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more)
  • English 12 with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)
  • Math 11 with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)
  • Biology 12 with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)
  • Chemistry 12 with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)

Additionally, students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:

Domestic Applicants

Domestic Applicant Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Graduation from an English-speaking High School

International Applicants

International Applicants Language Proficiency Requirements:

Name of Test Subtest Pharmacy Technician minimal score
IELTS Academic Reading 7.0
Listening 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Writing 6.5
OET Reading B
Listening B
Speaking B
Writing C+
TEF Canada Reading B2
Listening C1
Speaking C1
Writing B2

Program Outline

Below is outline of the core courses required for graduation:

Term 1

Term Course # Title of Course/Work Experience Component # of Hours
Term 1 PHTC010 Anatomy and Physiology with Medical Terminology 60
Term 1 PHTC012 Medical Emergency Certifications 20
Term 1 PHTC014 Orientation and Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Practice 20
Term 1 PHTC015 Fundamentals of Calculation and Pharmacy Math 60
Term 1 PHTC016 Pharmacology 80
Term 1 PHTC018 Introduction to Compounding 20

Term 2

Term Course # Title of Course/Work Experience Component # of Hours
Term 2 PHTC020 Prescription Management Software 20
Term 2 PHTC022 Pharmaceutical Calculations 80
Term 2 PHTC024 Retail & Community Pharmacy Practice 120
Term 2 PHTC028 Product Preparation & Distribution I 80

Term 3

Term Course # Title of Course/Work Experience Component # of Hours
Term 3 PHTC032 Legal and Ethical Expectations 40
Term 3 PHTC034 Professional Collaborative Skills 80
Term 3 PHTC035 Career Preparation 20
Term 3 PHTC036 Phytopharmacology and OTC 80
Term 3 PHTC038 Product Preparation & Distribution II 80
Term 3 PHTC039 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 140

Term 4

Term Course # Title of Course/Work Experience Component # of Hours
Term 4 PHTC046 Program Review and Exam Preparation 20
Term 4 PHTC048 Community Pharmacy Work Experience 200
Term 4 PHTC049 Institutional Pharmacy Work Experience 160
    TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 1380

Fee Structure

# PARTICULARS FEE REMARKS
1 Tuition Fee $14950 Domestic Students
2 Application Fee $250
3 Text Books Fee $700
4 Materials Fee $950
Total $16,850 $14,850 (After $2000 Discount)
1 Tuition Fee $17950 International Students
2 Application Fee $250
3 Text Books Fee $700
4 Materials Fee $950
Total $19,850 $17,850 (After $2000 Discount)

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

Program Duration

  •  1,020 didactic classroom hours
  •  360 work experience hours
  • 1,380 total program hours

Evaluation and Completion Requirements

Students need to pass all the courses with at least 60% marks except PHTC012, PHTC048 & PHTC049 which students will receive either a “Pass” or “Fail” grade and which a “Pass” grade is required for completion.

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

  • BC Student Loan
  • In-house Financing
  • Student Line of Credit
  • Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

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Why Study at Western Community College

  • Installment-based, low tuition fee.
  • 100% Practicum Placement
  • Weekday, weekend, and evening classes optionally available
  • Part-time or full-time class schedule
  • Free CLB preparation classes * Conditions Apply
  • Graduate employment rate: 97%

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