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New option of eight-week in-person labs in partnership with VIU - Cowichan Campus, or in partnership with College of New Caledonia - Prince George Campus!
Program Highlights
- Career Ready in 15 months - condensed Diploma
- Flexible learning with theory courses completed Online (asynchronous)
- 8-week in-person lab in Castlegar, Duncan, or Prince George, BC
- Small Class sizes, instructor lead & supported
- Fully Accredited with CCAPP (Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs)
- IN-DEMAND! Nearly flawless employability rate for our grads!
The program is delivered using a blend of online theory courses, in-person 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, and ten weeks of practicum. Students complete 8 weeks of in person labs with Selkirk College on Castlegar Campus, or as a transfer credit with Vancouver Island University on Cowichan campus, or College of New Caledonia on Prince George campus, 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
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 15 month program has been awarded Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs effective January 1, 2022, until June 30, 2025."
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.
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In the News
The Selkirk College Pharmacy Technician Program provides graduates the opportunity to make a difference on the frontlines of health care. Fruitvale-native Shelby Jorgensen is an alumna of the program now working in the fast-paced environment at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
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