Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Pharmacy Assistants Study Certificate
A full-time program that prepares students for pharmacy assistant roles in community and hospital pharmacies. It covers pharmacy fundamentals, pharmaceutical mathematics, pharmacy computer systems, dispensing theory and labs, and professional practice.
Who This Program Is For
- Internationally trained pharmacy professionals seeking assistant roles in Canadian pharmacies.
- Newcomers to Canada with a health care or science background.
- Career changers interested in community or hospital pharmacy work.
Subjects Taught
- Pharmacy Fundamentals
- Pharmaceutical Mathematics
- Computers in Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacy Dispensing Theory
- Pharmacy Dispensing Lab
- Institutional Dispensing Lab
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Professional Communication Skills
- Career Preparation
Related occupational group: pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants. Example job titles include pharmacy assistant, dispensary assistant, and pharmacy technical assistant.
Schedule and Tuition
- Duration: 18 weeks, full time (375 hours; six months or less)
- Tuition: CAD $4,950. Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid.
- Not included in tuition: textbooks, the LOA fee, and the international student fee (CAD $1,000, where applicable)
- Application deadline: domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date
- Start dates: see the current Enrolment Schedule
Admission Requirements
Academic
- Post-graduate education in a specific skill or regulated profession, or equivalent.
- Applicants are typically internationally trained in the related occupation (pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants).
- Apply through the Program Registration Portal to receive a free initial qualifying assessment. You will then receive instructions to upload your credentials securely.
International Applicants
- Domestic and international applicants may apply.
- This program runs six months or less. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
- Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Delivery and Assessment
Delivery
Full-time instruction in English, delivered in person at the Vaughan campus or online through the College learning management system (LMS). Online students must meet the College System Requirements. No internship or placement is required.
Assessment
Each module or subject ends with an online multiple-choice examination and assignments. The pass mark is 60%.
Important Information
Please read before you apply
- “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- Pharmacy assistants work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
- This program does not lead to registration as a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
- The College does not guarantee licensure, registration, employment, or salary outcomes.
Read the full Bridge Training Program Disclaimer, the Refund Policy, and the College Policies.
Ready to Apply?
The application takes about 15 to 20 minutes. We recommend using a computer. For questions about eligibility or admission, email Send us an email.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved
Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
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