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Overview
As our population grows and ages, there is a vital need for trained professionals to provide pharmacy-related assistance. In this program, learners will train to assist pharmacy personnel in addressing and ensuring the health needs of a diverse population.
As future professionals working under Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, students of this program will learn to prepare pharmaceuticals, manage inventory, and as the potential first point of contact, assist customers in a variety of related ways.
Career opportunities
Pharmacy Assistant Blended Graduates from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) can pursue job opportunities in:- retail pharmacies
- hospital pharmacies
- long-term care facilities
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Pharmacy Concepts
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Assistive Devices
- Order Processing
- Body Systems and Pharmaceutical Implications
- Order Processing
- Body Systems and Pharmaceutical Implications
- Professional Standards and Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
22 alternative credits
22.5
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Pharmacy Health Sciences View 29 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2.
- All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
- SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
- SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada.
Tuition Fee
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National
6488 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6488 CAD for the full programme during 5 months.
Living costs for Calgary
1247 - 1953 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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