Course of Studies

Pharmacy Technician

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
PTEC 100 Pharmacy Seminar Online 2
PTEC 104 Pharmacy Billing, Regulations and Protocols Online 3
PTEC 105 Pharmacy Calculations Online 5
PTEC 107 Pharmacology I Online 4
PTEC 109 Pharmacy Practice I Online 4
Total 18
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
PTEC 106 Merchandising Concepts Online 3
PTEC 108 Pharmacology IL Online 5
PTEC 110 Pharmacy Practice IL Online 3
PTEC 113 Introduction to Aseptic Technique Online 1
Total 12
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
PTEC 114 Sterile Products Lab On Campus 2
PTEC 115 Prescription Dispensing Lab On Campus 2
PTEC 116 Compounding Lab On Campus 2
PTEC 119 Computer Skills for Prescription Processing On Campus 2
PTEC 129 practicum Practicum 9
Total 7

Program Summary

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.

selkirk.ca/programs

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 TECH-
NICIAN 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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LENGTH OF STUDY:
15 Months

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

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 (609%) or higher in:

Biology 12

— English 12

Chemistry 11

— Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12

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

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

— Criminal Record Check (CRC) from the BC Ministry
of Justice

— Applicant Information Questionnaire

— Current computer skills including knowledge/
skill in navigating the internet, word processing,
file management, and email. Applicants are
encouraged to complete the Computer Skills
Self-Assessment

— College Readiness Tool (CRT) upon acceptance to
the program and prior to starting the program; for
more information see selkirk.ca/services.crt.

— Immunizations for health care workers as
established by the BC Ministry of Health prior to
starting practicum

— WHMIS, Basic First Aid and CPR (C) completed
prior to starting lab courses

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