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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After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as Pharmacy Technicians in:
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).
Prior to successful admission into this program, applicants need to demonstrate:
Additionally, students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:
Below is outline of the core courses required for graduation:
# | 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 | ||
1 | Tuition Fee | $17950 | International Students |
2 | Application Fee | $250 | |
3 | Text Books Fee | $700 | |
4 | Materials Fee | $950 | |
Total | $19,850 |
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
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.
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.
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