Pharmacy Technician

In this course, you will review the calculations required for preparing sterile medications, learn how to prepare sterile products using the aseptic technique, and learn about the different types of rooms and laminar airflow hoods used to prepare sterile products and labelling of parenteral drugs. Using proper aseptic techniques, you will learn the theoretical concepts of compounding sterile products in a Laminar Air Flow hood. You will also learn to use applicable quality assurance and independent-double-check procedures to prepare sterile products.

You will learn about the different drug distribution systems used to dispense drugs in a hospital environment for patients in various nursing wards, follow proper policies and procedures, and use appropriate equipment and computer systems. You will also learn the legal requirements and procedures for delivering or retrieving narcotics from a nursing ward. You will learn to interpret and transcribe handwritten medication orders from doctors and manually perform order entry of medication orders on medication administration records. You will be required to use your pharmacology knowledge and communication skills and demonstrate your knowledge of law and ethics.

In this course, you will develop the skills needed for calculating, mixing, and labelling parenteral drugs. Using proper aseptic techniques, you will learn to compound sterile products in a Laminar Air Flow hood. You will also learn to use applicable quality assurance and independent-double-check procedures to prepare sterile products.

You will learn to dispense drugs in a hospital environment for patients in various nursing wards, follow proper policies and procedures, and use appropriate equipment and computer systems. You will also learn the legal requirements and procedures for delivering or retrieving narcotics from a nursing ward. You will learn to interpret and transcribe handwritten medication orders from doctors and manually perform order entry of medication orders on medication administration records. You will be required to use your pharmacology knowledge and communication skills and demonstrate your knowledge of law and ethics.

This course will teach you to network effectively (online and in-person), search and apply for jobs, and prepare targeted resumes and cover letters. You will receive coaching and individualized instructor feedback on your resume, cover letter, and interview skills.

This course will include a review of key theoretical and practical knowledge. You will receive information on test-taking skills to help you prepare for the licensing exam and write a comprehensive program exam. Finally, you will be asked to evaluate your overall educational experience (clinical and didactic), so the program may be improved in relation to your feedback.

During your community practicum (also referred to as a Consolidated Practice Experience), you’ll be assigned to a community pharmacy where you’ll be supervised one-on-one by an experienced registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. This will give you an opportunity to implement your skills and theoretical knowledge in a professional setting.

During your hospital practicum (also referred to as a Consolidated Practice Experience), you’ll be assigned to a hospital pharmacy where you’ll be supervised one-on-one by an experienced registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. This will give you an opportunity to implement your skills and theoretical knowledge in a professional setting.

The Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Skills Certificate is a combination of interactive, online modules and synchronous follow-up discussions that apply the general module content to the specifics of your program and future career. In addition to the Soft Skills Development module, you will develop your ability to work with diverse clients, patients, and colleagues through the Gender Diversity and Sexual Orientation; Disability, Neurodiversity, and Accessibility; Anti-Indigenous Racism and Indigenous Gender Diversity; and Anti-Racism modules.

The Provincial Violence Prevention Training Curriculum will teach you to recognize and respond to violent situations and learn about different types of violence and strategies for dealing with the risks in a variety of health care contexts. The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum has been developed by a team of experts from Worksafe BC, the Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC, and various BC health authorities and healthcare unions. This training and certification is offered in collaboration with Fraser Health Authority.

WHMIS provides information about materials in the workplace that can be hazardous, such as cleaning agents, compressed gasses, and flammable materials. Becoming WHMIS certified will demonstrate the ability to identify hazardous materials and handle them properly.

This theory course will cover the correct use and care of respirators, respirator limitations, donning and doffing procedures, and proper disposal of respirators in accordance with WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Section 8.7.3.