Application Information

Fill out general application form

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area)

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO

SUPPORT APPLICATION

— Official transcripts from high school and all post-
secondary institutions attended (mailed directly
from the Ministry of Education and educational
institutions)

— Official Transcripts, Equivalence Reports, and
English Proficiency Test results for internationally
educated applicants

— Criminal Record Check (CRC) from the Ministry of
Justice (instructions in Application Package online)

— Immunization Record in Application Package (can
be completed upon acceptance to the program)

— Two Personal Reference Forms completed and
submitted directly to the Admission Office (found
in Application Package)

— Applicant Information Questionnaire (found in
Application Package online)

— Evidence of Computer Skills

Contact DistanceHealth@selkirk.ca for further
informaiton.

Program Courses

PTEC 100 - PHARMACY SEMINAR

PTEC 100: Pharmacy Seminar, provides a discovery
course for students to become familiar with the
profession of pharmacy technician; the roles and
responsibilities of all members of the pharmacy team
and the importance of intra and inter professional
collaboration in the pharmacy environment. Patient
care and product distribution are explored to give
students a foundation in these areas that will be
further discovered in other courses in the program.
During the first week students are introduced to a
program orientation site that prepares them to work
in our online environment.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

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PTEC 104 - PHARMACY BILLING,
REGULATIONS AND PROTOCOLS

PTEC 104: Pharmacy Billing, Regulations and
Protocols provides a general understanding of
provincial and federal legislation as it applies

to pharmacy, pharmacists and the dispensing of
pharmaceuticals. The roles and responsibilities of
the pharmacist and pharmacy technician are clearly
defined including discussions on scopes of practice
and pharmacy ethics. Provincial and other third party
plans are discussed to determine claim processes
used by each agency. Included is identification of drug
diversion practices and guidelines for prevention.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 105 - PHARMACY CALCULATIONS

PTEC 105: Pharmacy Calculations, beginning with

the fundamentals of pharmaceutical calculations
students explore measurement systems, decimals,
fractions, and ratio and proportion concepts for
submission of practice, assignment and exam
calculations. Emphasis is on the metric system,

in keeping with health care standards in Canada.

The interpretation of numerals, symbols and Latin
abbreviations used in the pharmacy is a focus within
all course assignments and exams. Exploration of
dilution and concentration, percentage strength, and
compounding calculations prepare students for hands
on lab classes in dispensing, compounding and sterile
product preparation.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 106 - MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS

PTEC 106: Merchandising Concepts is an introduction
to retailing and human relations in a community
pharmacy environment. A pharmacy is an important
part of the health care system as well as a place of
business.

Basic principles of retailing include: location, image,
store design, consumer profiles and customer
support services. Procedures for inventory
management include: purchasing, receiving, inventory
control and business math.

Written and verbal communication skills required
for the work setting will be covered in this course.
Time management, conflict resolution, patient
confidentiality, customer service and resume writing
are included.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 107 - PHARMACOLOGY |

PTEC 107: Pharmacology I, is part one of a two-part
course that introduces the study of drugs and

their properties, effects, and therapeutic value

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
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in the major drug categories. This course offers
direct contact with a pharmacist and opportunity

to collaborate and illustrate scope of practice.

Upon completion, students should be able to place
major drugs into correct therapeutic categories
and identify indications, side effects, and trade and
generic names. Students will learn the essentials of
pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and
patient safety.

Medical terminology is presented in an independent
study format that allows the learner to acquire
medical language skills to prepare for working with
other health care professionals.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 108 - PHARMACOLOGY II

PTEC 108: Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part
course that continues with the study of drugs and
their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in
the major drug categories. The course offers direct
contact with a pharmacist and the opportunity to
collaborate and illustrate scope of practice. Upon
completion, students will be able to place major
drugs into correct therapeutic categories and
identify indications, side effects, and trade and
generic names. Students will learn the essentials of
pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and
patient safety.

Medical terminology is presented in an independent-
study format that allows the learner to acquire
medical language skills to prepare for working with
other health-care professionals.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 109 - PHARMACY PRACTICE |

PTEC 109: Pharmacy Practice I, is an introduction

to pharmacy language, techniques and procedures
needed to assist the pharmacist in the delivery of
pharmaceutical products and services. The intent

of this course is to provide a working knowledge of
most aspects of pharmacy in community, hospital and
other practice settings.

Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician
Program.

PTEC 110 - PHARMACY PRACTICE II

PTEC 110: Pharmacy Practice IL is an online
introductory course that guides the learner to
develop collaborative relationships with the patient,
pharmacist and other health care providers to
promote patient health. The course uses a body
systems approach to study over-the-counter-drugs,
common herb and natural products for common
ailments. Included in this course are home health

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