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.
✨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:
📡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.