Fleming College

Program Highlights

Pharmacy technicians work very closely with pharmacists to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes for patients.

The pharmacy technician's role requires them to focus on the technical aspect of the prescription, perform med reconciliation by collecting the best possible medication history from patients, perform product preparation and distribution functions as well as inventory control.

As a registered pharmacy technician, graduates will participate in health promotion activities and provide education such as medical device training or coordination of health clinic days. Pharmacy technicians work in collaboration with the pharmacy team and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Join this growing field of regulated healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

As of December 2010, pharmacy technicians are able to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and eligible to use the RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician) designation.

Graduates of programs accredited by CCAP, are well-prepared and eligible to write the national pharmacy technician qualifying examination.

Is this You?

This program will appeal to you if you enjoy being precise and accurate in your work, are attentive to details and enjoy helping others. You like to work both independently and as a team member, with the ability to take initiative within your scope of practice. Good customer relations and excellent communication skills are also important.

Career Opportunities

When you complete your Pharmacy Technician diploma program, you'll be ready to take a position in a variety of companies or institutions, such as:

Indigenous Perspectives Designation

The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in the Pharmacy Technician program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.

Related Progams

If you don't possess the required science courses for admission to this program, or if you want to enhance your likelihood for entry, consider the one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program. Fleming College has reserved space in the Paramedic program for students who successfully complete one year of study in this program.

Language Proficiency Requirements

A pharmacy technician’s ability to communicate is critical in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. English language proficiency is required to be successful in this field.

Our program is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), and applicants must provide documentation of language proficiency. There are several ways to demonstrate proficiency:

• You have passed the language proficiency test that meets the NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada; or
• You have Graduated from a high school in Canada with three consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; or
• You have graduated from a Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec with three consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; or
• You have an undergraduate degree from a university in Canada, whose instruction was provided in English or French.

Health and Non Academic Requirements

Immunization Requirements

Your program has mandatory immunization requirements that include a "pre-entry" deadline date for submission. For more information, and to print a copy of the immunization form, please see the Immunization Information page.

Non Academic Requirements

Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page.

Failure to provide any of the required Non Academic Field Requirements by the specified due date will result in an inability to participate in the mandatory placement components of the program.

Field Placement Requirements

Placement is an integral component of the Pharmacy Technician program. In order to provide high quality placements for each student, travel outside the Peterborough area will be required. Placements are scheduled as two, four- week blocks to facilitate accommodation and or travel arrangements. Hospital placement start /end dates may vary based on the needs of the hospital and dates may extend outside of the semester.

You will have clinical experiences, in hospitals and community/Long Term Care settings in semester three and four of the program. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program are required to secure their own community placement site in Semester 3.

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.