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The Pharmacy Assistant program at CDI College provides students with the office, clerical and medical skills to provide the essential support required by pharmacists.
Students will be trained in pharmacology, dispensing (community & hospital), inventory, billing and administration, as well as customer service skills. They will also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification.
Upon graduation, students will receive a Pharmacy Assistant Diploma.
This program is 30 weeks in length.
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Pharmacy Assistant - BC
Also offered in Ontario as Pharmacy Assistant - Ontario At:
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The program outline below is for British Columbia. Click here to see the outlines for Alberta and Ontario.
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- Students are introduced to the fundamentals of double entry bookkeeping including debits and credits, assets, liabilities, equities, journalizing transactions, posting of accounts to ledgers and preparing a trial balance. Stock and inventory control is also addressed in this module.
- Students are introduced to the fundamentals of double entry bookkeeping including debits and credits, assets, liabilities, equities, journalizing transactions, posting of accounts to ledgers and preparing a trial balance. Stock and inventory control is also addressed in this module.
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- This course looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview. Students will learn about how people find jobs, employment expectations, transferable skills, effective telemarketing, job search management and many other helpful, career strategy topics.
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- This course presents an introductory look at Windows 7 and its interface, tools and features. You will learn about the fundamentals of navigating and personalizing the interface, organizing files and folders, using media devices, and searching for information. This course relies heavily on practical hands-on activities that allow you to learn the concepts by practicing them on a regular basis.
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- In business, as in other interpersonal contact, the impression formed in the first 10 to 15 seconds is crucial to the success of the relationship. The importance of the customer and of customer relations to business success is examined through case studies and role-playing. Students will learn relevant theories of human behaviour and how they may be applied to improve customer relations in a medical office setting.
- In business, as in other interpersonal contact, the impression formed in the first 10 to 15 seconds is crucial to the success of the relationship. The importance of the customer and of customer relations to business success is examined through case studies and role-playing. Students will learn relevant theories of human behaviour and how they may be applied to improve customer relations in a medical office setting.
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- Students will be introduced to the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician working in a hospital. Procedures and structures specific to hospital pharmacies will be highlighted including methods of drug distribution, procedures surrounding medication administration and areas that merit special control or methodology. The basic principles of aseptic technique will be explored through theory and practice. Students will learn about parenteral drug administration and precautions necessary for establishing and maintaining an aseptic environment. Students will also learn about TPN preparation, the principles of working with cytotoxic / hazardous drugs and CIVA programs. The importance of quality control checks is emphasized.
- Students will be introduced to the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician working in a hospital. Procedures and structures specific to hospital pharmacies will be highlighted including methods of drug distribution, procedures surrounding medication administration and areas that merit special control or methodology. The basic principles of aseptic technique will be explored through theory and practice. Students will learn about parenteral drug administration and precautions necessary for establishing and maintaining an aseptic environment. Students will also learn about TPN preparation, the principles of working with cytotoxic / hazardous drugs and CIVA programs. The importance of quality control checks is emphasized.
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- Medicine, like other professions, has its own language. Students will learn to work with the specialized terminology of medicine, including the pronunciation and spelling of terms to describe medical circumstances and situations. Students will learn through descriptions, illustrations and exercises to identify the major anatomical features and systems of the body and the common pathologies, which can adversely affect these systems.
- Medicine, like other professions, has its own language. Students will learn to work with the specialized terminology of medicine, including the pronunciation and spelling of terms to describe medical circumstances and situations. Students will learn through descriptions, illustrations and exercises to identify the major anatomical features and systems of the body and the common pathologies, which can adversely affect these systems.
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- Students will learn how to process prescriptions, by understanding how to enter patient information, prescription usage directions, drug information, doctor information, and other pertinent information relating to the drug in question.
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- This module will introduce students to the basics of pharmacology. Students will be introduced to aspects of the administration and application of pharmaceutical drugs. Both brand name and generic drugs will be covered. Students will develop an ability to respond to patients' inquiries regarding prescribed medications.
- This module will introduce students to the basics of pharmacology. Students will be introduced to aspects of the administration and application of pharmaceutical drugs. Both brand name and generic drugs will be covered. Students will develop an ability to respond to patients' inquiries regarding prescribed medications.
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- Students will be provided an overview of several different pharmacy billing practices used in BC today, including MSA.
- Students will be provided an overview of several different pharmacy billing practices used in BC today, including MSA.
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- Students will learn about ratios, fractions, and other math related topics and how they play a major part in calculating different prescription and medication dosages. Students also learn about math calculations routinely used in IV preparation, a requisite skill for employment in a hospital pharmacy.
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- Students cover several aspects of pharmacy law, drug laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures set by the BC College of Pharmacy. Students will study over 200 brand name and generic drugs, complete dispensing and blister packing procedures, compounding labels and filling prescriptions using a pharmacy computer system. Students will be trained in how to use blood glucose testing machines. Students will also receive their First Aid and CPR certification via external training and examination.
- Students cover several aspects of pharmacy law, drug laws and regulations, as well as policies and procedures set by the BC College of Pharmacy. Students will study over 200 brand name and generic drugs, complete dispensing and blister packing procedures, compounding labels and filling prescriptions using a pharmacy computer system. Students will be trained in how to use blood glucose testing machines. Students will also receive their First Aid and CPR certification via external training and examination.
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- This module is for course credits but has no grade. Students will be placed in actual work places related to their field of study and will be expected to act as a regular employee for the five-week period in order to gain the valuable "real world" experience that so many employers seek. Students are encouraged to find their own work experience placement; however, once placed, continuation in that placement is mandatory.
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- Students will gain a better understanding of themselves through an exploration of their personal attributes, transferable skills and learning styles. This course will introduce techniques for time, conflict, and stress management and develop interpersonal communication skills. Fundamental study and motivation skills will be covered, preparing students to excel in their program of choice. Students will also prepare a professional resume and learn how to write effective cover letters.