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LENGTH OF STUDY:
15 Months

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Pharmacy Technicians work collaboratively with
Pharmacists and members of the health care team
in the promotion of wellness, disease prevention,
and the management of chronic diseases. Pharmacy
Technicians are responsible and accountable for
ensuring accuracy in product preparation and
release.

Selkirk College’s Pharmacy Technician program
prepares graduates for employment as pharmacy
technicians in a variety of settings including
community, hospital, and residential pharmacies.
Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
necessary to meet the entry-level competencies
defined by the National Association of Pharmacy
Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).

The program has been awarded the status of Full
Accreditation by the College of Pharmacists of British
Columbia registration process.

The program is delivered using a blend of online
theory courses, face-to-face lab classes and
practicum hours in both hospital and community.
Beginning August, 2018, the program will be

15 months in length and consist of three theory
semesters, one lab semester, followed by eight
weeks of practicum. Students are required to
re-locate to the Castlegar Campus for seven weeks
to complete the face-to-face labs where they apply
theory learned in the online courses and prepare for
practicum.

CONSIDER THE PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN PROGRAM IF YOU

— Are detailed-oriented and well organized
— Enjoy working in a fast paced team environment

— Are self motivated and is committed to life long
learning

— Have strong interpersonal communication and
critical thinking skills

— Enjoy computer technology
— Are caring and empathetic

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Pharmacy Technician

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SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
PTEC 101 Introduction to Program and Online Learning for Success Online 1
PTEC 102 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology Online 4
PTEC 103 Introduction to Professional Practice I Online 4
PTEC 111 Communications in Pharmacy I Online 3
PTEC 117 Fundamentals of Product Distribution Online 4
Total 16
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
PTEC 126 Pharmacology I Online 4
PTEC 122 Pharmacy Calculations Online 4
PTEC 123 Professional Practice IT Online 3
PTEC 127 Community Pharmacy Theory Online 3
PTEC 128 Communications in Pharmacy IL Online 3
Total 17
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
PTEC 216 Pharmacology IT Online 4
PTEC 217 Institutional Pharmacy Practice Online 3
PTEC 213 Professional Practice III: Transition to Practice On Campus 2
Total 9
SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
PTEC 220 Technology for Product Distribution Online 2
PTEC 221 Prescription Dispensing Online 3
PTEC 223 Sterile Product Preparation Online 2
PTEC 224 Compounding and Dispensing Online 2
PTEC 230 Community Practicum On Campus 45
PTEC 231 Hospital Practicum On Campus 45

Admission Requirements

This program is open to Canadian and landed
immigrant students living in Canada.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

BC High School graduation or equivalent with grades
of C (60%6) or higher in:

Biology 12

— English Studies 12

Chemistry 11

Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12

Total 18

English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required
to submit documentation of one of the following as
evidence of language proficiency:

— Graduation from a high school in Canada with
three consecutive first language English courses
/credits

— Language proficiency test results that meet the
NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirements for
Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada

— An undergraduate degree from a university in
Canada whose instruction was provided in English

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