Become a Registered Pharmacy Technician
Online with hands-on training in labs and practicum
March, June and October | 54 weeks
Up to $35.21/hr in B.C. pharmacies, up to $35.83/hr in Saskatchewan pharmacies, up to $41.35/hr in Alberta pharmacies
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
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About the Career
Pharmacy Technicians are a critical part of the health care team. They work closely with Pharmacists and ensure that the highest standards of quality and accuracy are met in the compounding and dispensing of prescription medications. There is a significant demand for Registered Pharmacy Technicians in hospitals and community pharmacies throughout B.C.
Career Highlights:
Work in community and hospital pharmacies
Registered Pharmacy Technicians (RPhTs) are professional members of the College of Pharmacists
Earn up to $35.21/hour in BC pharmacies
Earn up to $35.83/hour in Saskatchewan pharmacies
Earn up to $41.35/hour in Alberta pharmacies
Critical role supporting Pharmacists in medication dispensing and compounding
High standards of quality and accuracy in healthcare delivery
Where You'll Work
Hospital, Community & Specialty Pharmacies
Provincial Government Drug Coverage Plans
Long-term Care & Nursing Homes
Mental Health & Correctional Facilities
Pharmacy Technician Education
Private Health Insurance & Pharmaceutical Companies
Research Institutions
About the Program
Stenberg College's combined delivery Pharmacy Technician course is fully accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). This Pharmacy Technician training program prepares students for positions in community or hospital pharmacies through a blend of interactive online learning, hands-on labs, and clinical placements at partner sites.
Why Choose Stenberg's Pharmacy Technician?
Learn the knowledge and skills required to meet National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) competency standards.
Prepare for licensing exams to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Qualify for membership with your provincial College of Pharmacists.
Convenient Pharmacy Technician program makes it easy to balance your studies with work and personal commitments.
Train for a stable, in-demand healthcare career!
*Conditions apply. Offers cannot be combined.
Key Program Info
- 💻 Delivery: ONLINE
- 📅 Starts: March, June & October
- 📜 Credential: Diploma
- ⭐ Designation: Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT)
- 💰 Wages: Earn up to $35.21/hr in BC pharmacies, up to $35.83/hr in Saskatchewan pharmacies, and up to $41.35/hr in Alberta pharmacies
- 🎁 Tuition Discount: All applicants will receive a $1,500 tuition discount* for the upcoming program start
- 💎 Tuition Discount: Current healthcare employees will receive a $2,000 tuition discount* for the upcoming program start
Scholarships
All Applicants
All applicants will receive a $1,500 tuition discount* for the upcoming program start.
Current Healthcare Employees
Current healthcare employees will receive a $2,000 tuition discount* for the upcoming program start.
*Conditions apply and offers cannot be combined.
Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP)
Our Pharmacy Technician program has been granted full accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) for five years. Only graduates from programs accredited by CCAPP are eligible for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certification process, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia registration process, and the Jurisprudence Examination.
Accreditation and Recognition
Stenberg College is designated by the BC government's Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). This program is approved by the PTIRU of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. PTIRU is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC's brand or "seal" of quality post-secondary education for public and private institutions.
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