Selkirk College’s Pharmacy Technician program prepares graduates for employment as pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings including community, hospital, and residential pharmacies. Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the entry-level competencies defined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).

“The Pharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College one year program has been awarded Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a two year term ending June 30, 2020."

“The Pharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College 15 month program has been awarded Provisional status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs effective June 22, 2018."

Graduates of the program are eligible for direct admission into the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certification process and the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia registration process.

The program is delivered using a blend of online theory courses, face-to-face lab classes and practicum hours in both hospital and community. The program is 15 months in length and consist of three theory semesters, one lab semester, followed by eight weeks of practicum. Students are required to re-locate to the Castlegar Campus for seven weeks to complete the face-to-face labs where they apply theory learned in the online courses and prepare for practicum.  

Consider the Pharmacy Technician Program if you

• Are detailed-oriented and well organized
• Enjoy working in a fast paced team environment
• Are self motivated and is committed to life long learning
• Have strong interpersonal communication  and critical thinking skills
• Enjoy computer technology
• Are caring and empathetic