The Pharmacy Assistant diploma program at CDI College provides office training, clerical, and medical skills to support pharmacists. This combined program teaches students to provide patients with the medicines they need. The program covers pharmacology, medical terminology, pharmacy industry software, customer service skills, and includes a four-week practicum experience.
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Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program
This program is approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of British Columbia.
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For more than 50 years, we’ve watched our graduates embark on careers rich in opportunity.
Why CDI College?
Hands-On Experience
160-Hour Practicum Included
Expert Instructors
Our expert instructors bring over two years of full-time experience teaching adult learners
Graduate Sooner
You can complete this program in just 36 weeks
In-Demand Career
Look forward to a profession that is in high demand
Earn Additional Industry Certifications including WHMIS and First Aid Level 1 / CPR.
160 Hour Practicum Included
Get ready for a hands-on practicum to put your new skills to the test! After graduation, you'll have what it takes to succeed in different business settings and stand out in various roles.
Get six months of post-graduate career services support for finding jobs and creating resumes
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Discover why our graduates rave about the hands-on training at CDI College!
Learn Industry-recognized skills and technologies
Career Opportunities
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Community/Retail Pharmacies
- Health Food/Products Businesses
- Internet Pharmacy Companies
The healthcare programs at CDI College are definitely top-tier. The program coordinator and instructors are very passionate about students' growth and development. I am grateful to them for equipping me with the medical knowledge and technical skills to be an excellent student.
Sandra T.
Pharmacy Assistant Graduate
Enrolling in CDI College's Pharmacy Assistant program is one of the best decisions I ever made. My instructors took time and effort to guide us, especially if someone was having a hard time when it came to technicalities.
Tracy-Ann J.
Healthcare Program Graduate