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Testimonials
At first glance EVERGREEN is just one of the colleges located downtown Toronto.
But once I entered its premises, I was filled with excitement and great expectations.
Now, after long months of studying at EVERGREEN College at a Pharmacy Technician Course, I know that it is the greatest way to a new employment, new career, new life.
What I reveived from EVERGREEN? Credentials and the confidence to start another part of life in a new quality, to do that with dignity and the knowledge, that I will have a successful and fulfilling career as a Pharmacy Technician.
Thank you, EVERGREEN College!
-Tatyana Ness
(Pharmacy Technician 2007)
Pharmacy Assistant Program
Program Fast Facts
- 43 Week Diploma Program
- Morning, Evening or Choose Weekends Class
- Downtown Toronto Campus
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you'll be an important member of the Healthcare community assisting a Pharmacist to dispense medication and other Healthcare products to patients. You'll act as a lifeline for those who are ill, in pain, chronically or otherwise injured, or those who face other Health issues such as allergies and infections.
Healthy Employment Prospects for New Pharmacy Assistant
As with all jobs in the Healthcare field these days, job prospects for Pharmacy Assistants will be positively affected by an aging population and advances in science. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people - who tend to use more prescription drugs than younger people, as well as an increase in the number and types of medications that are available - will increase the demand for quality, trained Pharmacy Professionals. That means great job prospects for you as a new professional entering the Pharmaceutical field. According to labour statistics, job outlook for Pharmacy Assistants is very good, with employment expected to grow faster than other careers.
Duties of a Pharmacy Assistant
As a professional Pharmacy Assistant you'll work in a dynamic, often fast-paced environment. Pharmacy Assistants works under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Take a look below at some typical duties of a Pharmacy Assistant:
- Read and Dispense Prescriptions
- Prepare Compounds
- Prepare Aseptic
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Merchandising
- Record keeping as required under the Food and Drug Act
- Narcotics Control
- Third Party Billing
- Drug Distribution
- Repacking Pharmaceuticals
- Computer Processing
- Clerical and other duties
- Interact with patients/customers
Plus, in addition to the well-regarded Evergreen College Pharmacy Assistant Certification, as a successful graduate of this program you'll also receive your First Aid & CPR certifications.
Field Placement: Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience
You'll make a smooth transition from training into the professional setting and will start your new career with confidence after gaining plenty of hands-on, practical experience in a real work setting before you graduate. Some students are even offered jobs with their placement employers. You could land a great job while you're still in school!
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