Phlebotomy Refresher
Receive your certification and advance in your career.
Program Length: 5 hours practical, 5 hours online
Course Type: Certificate
Delivery Method: Hybrid
Students: Domestic
NOC Code: Median Wage $00/hour
Receive your certification and advance in your career.
Program Length: 5 hours practical, 5 hours online
Course Type: Certificate
Delivery Method: Hybrid
Students: Domestic
NOC Code: Median Wage $00/hour
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A pharmacy assistant plays a vital role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring the smooth operation of pharmacies in community, hospital, and long-term care settings. Their responsibilities range from preparing prescriptions and managing inventory to offering front-line customer service and understanding medication interactions.
Pharmacy assistants must possess a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations to perform their duties accurately and safely. This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy both technical tasks and patient interaction in a structured healthcare environment.
Pharmacy assistants must possess a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations to perform their duties accurately and safely. This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy both technical tasks and patient interaction in a structured healthcare environment.
· Understand and use medical terminology specific to pharmacy environments.
· Identify key body systems and explain how medications affect them.
· Demonstrate knowledge of common drug classifications and prescription processing.
· Navigate Canadian pharmacy systems and legal standards.
· Calculate dosages, manage inventory, and support pharmacy operations.
· Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
· Operate pharmacy-specific software and compounding tools.
· Apply customer service, billing, and safety protocols in clinical and retail settings.
This program is for you, if: you’re new to the field, looking to formalize your experience, or seeking an accessible path into the healthcare sector through pharmacy support roles.
Graduates may find employment in a variety of pharmacy-related settings, including:
· Community and retail pharmacies
· Hospital pharmacy departments
· Long-term care facilities
· Specialty clinics and medical centers
· Pharmaceutical distribution centers
· Health and wellness stores
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