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School of Health Sciences

2012/2013 Program Availability

North
Fall:
Open
Type:
Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
07731
Length:
Four semesters, beginning in September

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sharon Lee, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4221 | sharon.lee@humber.ca
  • Our Program
    Humber’s unique Pharmacy Technician diploma program provides a comprehensive pharmacy education featuring courses that deal with relevant legislation, physiology, pharmacotherapeutics, customer care, health-care ethics, hospital and retail software systems, inventory management, hospital practice and infection control.
     
    Enjoy hands-on learning in labs with low student-teacher ratios and expert faculty who continue to work in their field. Understand how your profession plays out in the real world by interacting with guest speakers; touring pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale distributors and hospitals, and attending conferences.
     
    Your pharmacy technician diploma culminates in two work placements – one at a hospital pharmacy, one at a community pharmacy – through which you can experience the profession first-hand, put your learning into practice and make valuable industry connections.
  • Our Facility
    A fully equipped dispensing lab provides students with hands-on experience compounding pharmaceuticals and developing aseptic techniques.
  • Professional Accreditation
    Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program may go on to become Registered Pharmacy Technicians with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
     
    This program meets the requirements set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators (CPTEA) and the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
     
    Humber’s Pharmacy Technician program has been awarded the status of Provisional Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for the term 2008–2012.
  • Your Career
    As newly regulated professionals in Ontario with a greater scope of practice, pharmacy technicians are in strong demand and enjoying greater opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of Canadians.
     
    The average Canadian fills 12 prescriptions per year – with those over 60 filling an average of 22 – and pharmacy technicians play a critical role in contributing to patient care. Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of tasks in a pharmacy, including filling and final release of prescriptions, compounding medications and managing with day-to-day operations.
     
    You can pursue opportunities in a variety of settings, including community/retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies and government agencies. You’ll also discover exciting new options including narcotic destruction technician, pharmacy events co-ordinator, software specialist and medication reconciliation technician.
  • Workplacement
    Students will complete two unpaid four-week internships under the supervision of a pharmacist/technician after semester four: one in a retail/community pharmacy and one in a hospital pharmacy setting. Students, with faculty guidance, decide on a community placement in a location/city of the student’s choosing. The program co-ordinator arranges the hospital pharmacy placement.

     

  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U).
    • Language proficiency is an essential skill required for all pharmacy technicians. A pharmacy technician’s ability to communicate is critical in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. For this reason, applicants whose first language is not English must meet the specific English Language Proficiency scores for the Pharmacy Technician program. Ap­pli­cants must possess one of the following: IELTS – Overall Band 6.5; TOEFL iBT – 91; MELAB – 81. Specific band scores and/or element scores also apply. For details see napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/Language_Proficiency_Requirements_for_Licensure_PharmTech_Nov2009_Final.pdf
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics (MBF3C, MCF3M, MCR3U, MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U) or equivalent
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U) or equivalent
    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application
    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
     
    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
     
     
    Additional Requirements
     
    • Complete immunization record including immunization against Hepatitis B, polio­myelitis, tetanus, diphtheria, influenza and negative on the Two-Step Tuberculin Skin Test
    • Police Record Check: Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to the Admission Information section in this publication. Humber reserves the right to deny admission to this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would be relevant to the academic or placement requirements of the program. The Police Record Check may have to be renewed every three to six months thereafter. For more information and application instructions regarding the Police Record Check, visit healthsciences.humber.ca/field-clinical-placement/prc
  • Additional Information

    Why Choose Humber?

    We Know What it Takes

    Humber College has offered the pharmacy technician program for over thirty years – translating into many successful alumni of the program working in communities across Ontario solidifying Humber’s high caliber of education. Experts in their respective fields of health care, instructors will prepare you for the challenges ahead – offering real world guidance in what the field demands, as well as expert classroom instruction.

    More For You at Humber

    This program is accredited and qualifies graduates for the licensing program. Placements are a major part of Humber’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program. At the end of second year (4th semester) you will complete four weeks in a community-based pharmacy and four weeks in a hospital-based pharmacy.

    Professional and Community Partnerships

    Humber maintains strong partnerships within industry – participating employers in the internship program continually praise graduates’ aptitude and work readiness.

    Student Diversity

    Be part of the culturally diverse student population of Humber. The average age of students at Humber is 26 years old, but students range from recent high school graduates to students with children of high school age. There will always be students just like you with similar experiences and goals.

  • Study Options
    Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.

     

  • Fees
    The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was
     
    – domestic $3,392.08
    – international $12,200.
     
    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.
     
    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

    Additional Costs
    Additional Costs

    $2,500 for textbooks and supplies.

  • Student Testimonial 

    Tisa M.

     

    Why did you choose Humber?
    I had completed another program previously here at Humber and was very satisfied and happy with the quality and level of education Humber provides.

    What are your career aspirations?
    I’m hoping I could get a job as pharmacy technician in a hospital setting.

    How have the faculty helped you on your road to reaching your goals?
    The faculty have been extremely helpful and supportive with all the students in the program.

    What would you say has been the single best learning experience in the program you are in?
    The labs are extremely important in the program as the students get an idea of the real pharmacy.

    What elements of the program are best preparing you for your career?
    The labs and the placements out in the community are just the two elements of the program that prepares me for the future.  Everything that is taught in class are relevant and eventually ties-in with the lab placement components.

    Would you recommend this program to others, and why?
    Absolutely!  The faculty are very knowledgeable and cares about their students.  The program quality is very high.

  • Student Testimonial 

    Tisa M.

     

    Why did you choose Humber?
    I had completed another program previously here at Humber and was very satisfied and happy with the quality and level of education Humber provides.

    What are your career aspirations?
    I’m hoping I could get a job as pharmacy technician in a hospital setting.

    How have the faculty helped you on your road to reaching your goals?
    The faculty have been extremely helpful and supportive with all the students in the program.

    What would you say has been the single best learning experience in the program you are in?
    The labs are extremely important in the program as the students get an idea of the real pharmacy.

    What elements of the program are best preparing you for your career?
    The labs and the placements out in the community are just the two elements of the program that prepares me for the future.  Everything that is taught in class are relevant and eventually ties-in with the lab placement components.

    Would you recommend this program to others, and why?
    Absolutely!  The faculty are very knowledgeable and cares about their students.  The program quality is very high.

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