Sundance College’s Pharmacy Assistant diploma program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to obtain entry-level employment and to be successful in today’s pharmacy and business world. The Pharmacy Assistant training students receive balances primary medical and pharmaceutical knowledge so that graduates can excel in a busy client-focused environment and assist pharmacists with ease.
Sundance College’s Pharmacy Assistant Program includes a practicum with 7 weeks of practical work experience in a local pharmacy setting.
Career Opportunities
Retail Pharmacy Assistant
Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
Central Fill Dispensary Assistant
Pharmaceutical Business Development Assistant
Pharmacy Administrative Professional
Career Knowledge & Skills: Areas of Focus
Introduction to Computers
Health & Ethics
Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology
Pharmacy Calculations
Community Pharmacy Procedures
Institutional Pharmacy Procedures
Compounding
Pharmaceutical Software
Becoming a Master Student
Communications & Interpersonal Skills.
Career Management
Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer
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