About the Program
Our combined delivery Pharmacy Technician program has been granted full accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
This program at Stenberg College is designed to prepare students for Pharmacy Technician positions in community or hospital pharmacies. In our combined delivery program, instructors facilitate learning in an interactive online environment. Hands-on skills are developed in the lab setting and clinical competencies are mastered at affiliated clinical partner sites (hospitals and community pharmacies). This delivery allows students to pursue the majority of their program in their home communities, with travel/relocation required only for short periods of time to complete program orientation, two four-week lab blocks, and clinical requirements.
It’s Stenberg College’s mission to offer an exceptional career-oriented Pharmacy Technician Program with a goal to prepare graduates who:
- Demonstrate the knowledge base, skills, and attitudes consistent with industry expectations for entry-level employment. Graduates will be able to meet competency requirements set out by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).
- Excel in the exams required to become a Regulated Pharmacy Technician and qualify for membership with the College of Pharmacists in their province.
- Gain employment in the field within 6 months of graduation.
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites:
- High School Diploma (if GED, must be 19 years or older and take Math and English Stenberg College Challenge exams)
- Any English Grade 12 or higher (min. C grade)**
- Biology or Human Anatomy & Physiology Grade 12 or higher (min. C grade)*
- Math Grade 11 or higher (Principles, Foundations, Applications or Pre/Calculus) (min. C grade)*
- Chemistry Grade 11 or higher (min. C grade)*
- Typing speed of 35 net words per minute
- Successful completion of the online Computer Skills Entrance Test (minimum 70%)
- Completion of Stenberg College entrance informational interview
- Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act
Stenberg College Pharmacy Technician program applicants may write challenge exams or take upgrading courses to meet admission requirements for English 12, Bio/A&P 12, Math 11, Chemistry 11 which must be passed with the above noted minimum grades. Any Post Secondary level English, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chemistry courses are also acceptable.
**English Language Proficiency Requirements met through standardized tests as defined by NAPRA for Non-Native English Speakers NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirement
Please note: Applicants must have acceptable levels of manual dexterity, hand strength and the ability to work while standing and walking for long periods. Severe latex allergies may be a problem.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
English is the language of instruction at Stenberg College. Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency to ensure success in their chosen program and courses by meeting one of the following two requirements:
1) Evidence that 3 years of full-time Secondary (Grades 8-12), or 2 years of Post-Secondary education have been completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. (Language courses cannot be included in this calculation)
OR
2) Submit the results of one of the accepted English language proficiency tests at the score level specific to the program as listed in the admission requirements below.
A transcript can be used as evidence of meeting requirement option 1. Those educated in BC may be able to access transcripts using their personal education number (PEN). We understand that obtaining a transcript as evidence may prove challenging for some applicants. In such cases, the applicant can complete the English Language Declaration form and outline their education history to validate meeting the requirement.
