Lindsay Heier
From wine science to Pharmacy Tech
This is my career-change story: my name is Lindsay Heier, and I live in the beautiful Okanagan region in British Columbia. I am a wife and a proud mother to the sweetest 2-year-old little girl.
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Pharmacy Technician
A day in the life of a Pharmacy Technician student
I’m fascinated by the complex structure of the human body. Specifically, how each body system connects with one another in a variety of different environments. To me, this is a beautiful curiosity to possess.
Ashley Schumack
“Believe in yourself”
Living in the small, peaceful town of Unity, Saskatchewan, Ashley Schumack always had big dreams. However, after the births of her three children, she set aside her goal of working in healthcare to devote everything to her family. Fast-forward ten…
My virtual career journey
Growing up in smalltown Saskatchewan, I have always wanted to help people. Being empathetic and compassionate, and always wanting the best for everyone around me defined me. When I graduated from high school, I immediately began work at a local…
Courtney Rigel
To serve and protect
Born in Kelowna, but raised in the small community of Innisfail, Alberta, helping others has always been important to Courtney Rigel. Growing up in this town of just 7,700 people, she wanted to become a doctor, but after a year…
You can have it all
Born in Chilliwack, B.C., Sheri Goldie had a happy childhood. She didn’t have much growing up, but she was loved. And she loved to love. Her biggest dream was to become a stay-at-home mom with three kids. Kyson, Hadley and…
Sheri G
Putting my education into practice: Community edition
Sheri’s second and final Pharmacy Technician practicum is officially complete. It was five interesting weeks of learning more about pharmacy procedures and protocols. She worked alongside some of the kindest and most knowledgeable Pharmacy Technicians. These five weeks will remain…
Sheri Goldie
Putting my Education into Practice: Hospital Edition
Thus far, the past month has been the highlight of my Stenberg Pharmacy Technician program. I’ve been experiencing what it feels like to work in a hospital pharmacy first-hand, and it has been far more enjoyable than I was expecting.…
Why I chose to become a Pharmacy Technician
Choosing my path Choosing a career path is not always a simple decision. It can be challenging to commit to one job for the rest of your life. Sheri practiced with the syringe. I was struggling to decide which career…
My Life as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT.)
Before becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), I had no idea so many opportunities were available in the career. As an RPhT, we can be employed in many different fields, such as retail, hospitals, long-term care centres, research labs, clinician…
New Experiences with Hands-On Learning
The first in-person lab period of Stenberg’s Pharmacy Technician program was challenging but enormously rewarding. The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences. Packing up and leaving my family for a month was difficult, but it…
My Journey with Online Learning
My name is Sheri Goldie, and I reside in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with my husband and our three children. I’m currently a student in Stenberg College’s online Pharmacy Technician program. Over the past six months, I’ve had the pleasure of…
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I can’t say enough good things about this program. The online format gave me the flexibility to continue working during the program. The teachers were…
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I completed my Education Assistant program online in June 2019. This is an excellent program with amazing and welcoming staff. Stenberg is a great college…
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