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…
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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…
Love and sacrifice: How a mother made a better life for her family
Despite the challenges, Farideh and her family built their new life in Canada. They eventually resettled in Metro Vancouver where the climate is more agreeable. The family laid down social roots and Farideh volunteered with a non-profit in her spare…
How Stenberg’s Online Pharmacy Technician program helped me go back to school
Stenberg College grad, Ericka Brown, shares how Stenberg helped her become a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
5 Steps to becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT.)
After graduating from Stenberg College’s CCAPP accredited program, I began the process of becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) through the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC). Their website has step-by-step instructions on becoming an RPhT, along with all…
A legacy of love: Inspired by loss, driven by hope
Ericka graduated from Pharmacy Technician Diploma with a 98 percent GPA and as Student of the Year 2020 Finalist for her program.
It’s worth it
“Back in India if you’re 30 and starting over, you’re done,” Pankaj’s eyes welled up as he narrated his struggles after immigrating to Canada. For someone like Pankaj who has a Master’s in Science and had a well-paying job in…
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