HealthcareOnline & Hybrid
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Pharmacy Assistant

Support pharmacists in dispensing medications and providing patient care. Students learn pharmacy operations, drug nomenclature, dispensary software, inventory management, and OCP regulations — preparing them for roles in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

Duration
9 months
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Credential
Ontario College Certificate
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Delivery
Online & Hybrid
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Funding
OSAP Eligible

Program Highlights

  • Pharmaceutical terminology and drug classifications
  • Dispensary software (Kroll, Nexxsys)
  • Prescription intake and processing
  • Inventory management and ordering
  • OCP regulatory compliance

💼Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharmacy Assistant program are qualified to pursue roles such as:

Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician (support role)
Hospital Pharmacy Aide
Long-Term Care Pharmacy Worker

📡Delivery Format

Online & Hybrid

Study primarily online with scheduled on-campus sessions for hands-on training.

Hybrid delivery gives you the best of both worlds — the flexibility of online study with in-person sessions to develop hands-on skills and build connections with instructors and peers.

💰OSAP & Financial Aid

The Pharmacy Assistant program is eligible for OSAP funding. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for:

  • Non-repayable Ontario Student Grant (OSG) — up to full tuition coverage for eligible students
  • Canada Student Grant — additional federal funding
  • Student loans with repayment assistance programs
  • Possible Second Career or Employment Ontario funding for career changers

Use our free OSAP calculator to estimate your funding before you enroll, or contact us for a personalized funding assessment.