This program will prepare the graduate to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in community and institutional pharmacies.

Typical duties of a Pharmacy Assistant include preparing medication for dispensing;
compounding pharmaceuticals; inventory control; purchasing; merchandising; record keeping as required under such acts as the Food and Drug Act; narcotics control; third party billing; drug distribution; pre-packing pharmaceuticals; computer processing; and clerical and other duties as necessary.

Program is 8 months and includes a 4 week on the job training practicum. Can be done online, in person or a combination of both.