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Overview
On the Community Pharmacy Assistant Certificate from Mohawk College gain hands-on experience through both labs and actual pharmacy settings.
What you'll learn
- Understand processes and legislation related to dispensing prescriptions, drug inventory controls and customer service.
- Identify the uses and classes of available prescription medications, non-prescription products and medical devices.
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Pharmacy Assistant
Where you could work includes:
- Independent and Corporate Community Pharmacies
- Long-Term Care and Compounding Pharmacies
- Pharmacy Benefit Providers
- Pharmacy Software Vendors
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Conditions, Diseases & Related Physiology for Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Math for Assistants
- Pharmaceutical Products for Pharmacy Assistants
- Legislation for Pharmacy Assistants
- Retail Pharmacy Inventory Management
- Indigenous Culture and Multiculturalism
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 80
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U level or equivalent
- Grade 11 Mathematics, minimum C level (M or U level recommended)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry or Biology, C or U level
Technological requirements
Recommended:
- good computer and Windows-based skills, 35 WPM keyboarding, and good written and verbal communication skills.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Mohawk College and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International
17342 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17342 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
4300 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4300 CAD per year during 12 months.
- The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.
- Including: Ancillary Fee and International Tax Recovery
Living costs for Hamilton
1163 - 1630 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
- It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
- Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
- Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.
Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.
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