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Become a Respected Pharmacy Assistant |
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Start a Successful Career Contributing to the Health & Safety of Your
Community in 40 Weeks
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If you're interested in the medical field, but aren't looking to spend years in school, a career as a respected Pharmacy Assistant (PA) could be the career path for you. The Pharmacy Assistant program at Evergreen College will give you the skills and experience you need to begin a professional Pharmacy career in only 40 weeks.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you'll be an important member of the Healthcare community assisting a Pharmacist to dispense medication and other Healthcare products to patients. You'll act as a lifeline for those who are ill, in pain, chronically or otherwise injured, or those who face other Health issues such as allergies and infections.
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Healthy Employment Prospects for New Pharmacy Assistants |
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As with all jobs in the Healthcare field these days, job prospects for Pharmacy Assistants will be positively affected by an aging population and advances in science. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people - who tend to use more prescription drugs than younger people, as well as an increase in the number and types of medications that are available - will increase the demand for quality, trained Pharmacy Professionals. That means great job prospects for you as a new professional entering the Pharmaceutical field. According to labour statistics, job outlook for Pharmacy Assistants is very good, with employment expected to grow faster than other careers.
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Duties of a Pharmacy Assistant |
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As a professional Pharmacy Assistant you'll work in a dynamic, often fast-paced environment. Pharmacy Assistants works under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Take a look below at some typical duties of a Pharmacy Assistant:
- Read and Dispense Prescriptions
- Prepare Compounds
- Prepare Aseptic
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing
- Merchandising
- Record keeping as required under the Food and Drug Act
- Narcotics Control
- Third Party Billing
- Drug Distribution
- Repacking Pharmaceuticals
- Computer Processing
- Clerical and other duties
- Interact with patients/customers
Plus, in addition to the well-regarded Evergreen College Pharmacy Assistant Certification, as a successful graduate of this program you'll also receive your First Aid & CPR certifications.
As a Pharmacy Assistant you'll use a wide range of skills, from an extensive scientific knowledge about the design, production, reactions and uses of medicines to the ability to communicate effectively with Pharmacists, customers, patients and doctors.
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Field Placement: Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience |
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You'll make a smooth transition from training into the professional setting and will start your new career with confidence after gaining plenty of hands-on, practical experience in a real Pharmacy setting before you graduate. Some students are even offered jobs with their clinical placement employers. You could land a great job while you're still in school!
Successful graduates of the Evergreen Pharmacy Assistant program have found employment in Retail Pharmacies, Department Stores, Health Care Facilities, Medical Centres, Clinics, Industrial Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Laboratories & Wholesalers, Internet Pharmacies, Federal Government, Educational Institutions and more!
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Flexible Schedules to Fit Your Lifestyle |
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In the Pharmacy Assistant program at Evergreen College you can you can choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle. Our course is offered Full-Time and Part-Time. We recognize that our students have a variety of responsibilities. Whatever your unique situation, Evergreen has a program that works for you.
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Discover Your Funding Opportunities |
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Your education is an investment in your future. At Evergreen College we realize that all students come from unique financial backgrounds. There are many options when it comes to financing your education including Second Career for individuals receiving EI or OW, programs for recipients of WSIB & ODSP, Instalment Payment Plans, Bursaries, Scholarships, Loans, Lines of Credit and more..
Our Financial Aid experts can help you navigate your funding options and discover the financing solution that's right for you.
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Is a Rewarding Career as a Pharmacy Assistant Right for you? |
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If you're interested in learning more about your possible career opportunities as a Pharmacy Assistant and exploring if this is the right career path for you, fill out the form to receive a FREE Career Information Kit. A helpful Evergreen College Career Advisor will assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.
For immediate questions, give us a call at 416-365-0505 (Toronto) or 905-566-0507 (Mississauga)
Fill out the Online Inquiry to learn more about the (full-time/part-time)Pharmacy Assistant program from Evergreen College.
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