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| School | Fleming College | | |
| Location | Peterborough, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 6,800
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade11 Biology
- Grade11 Chemistry
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| Prerequisites Notes | Students applying to Pharmacy Technician must meet the following requirements: OSSD including Gr 12 C English*, Grade 12 C Math*, Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C Chemistry*, Grade 11 C Biology.
(OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated. Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed. Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.) | | |
| Cost |
Cost is per year for a two-year program. | | |
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| Description | Pharmacy technicians are an integral part of the health care team. They play an important role in the technical elements of prescription preparation and dispensing, and they collaborate with pharmacists and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
As a pharmacy technician you will work very closely with pharmacists to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes for patients. Your work can include the technical aspects of prescriptions such as performing product preparation and distribution functions, health promotion and education such as medical device training or coordination of health clinic days, med reconciliation and inventory control. Pharmacy technicians work in collaboration with the pharmacy team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care. | | |
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