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Diploma of Community Pharmacy Assistant
- Belleville, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year certificate preparing students to assist pharmacists in community pharmacy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Community Pharmacy Assistant. Apply concepts related to two-term programme in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Community pharmacy
- Long-term care pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical distribution wholesaler
- Pharmacy software vendor
- Pharmacy benefits administration and consulting firm
Curriculum
- Two-term programme. Term one covers healthcare communication
- Health sciences mathematics
- Pharmacology I
- Pharmacy business practices
- A pharmacy lab
- Legislation and a field placement. Term two covers pharmacology II
- Pharmacy calculations
- Non-prescription products
- Compounding
- Long-term care pharmacy
- Pharmacy computers and a second field placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C level) and any programme-specific courses
- Or mature applicant status
- International credentials may need a credential assessment
- English proficiency proof if English is not the first language.
- No minimum grade published
- Loyalist states OSSD or equivalent with required courses per programme
- No percentage.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent, With Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent, Some programmes also need Grade 11/12 Math, Biology or other courses) or mature applicant, International credentials may need a Credential Assessment Report (ICAS or WES), Transcripts with word-for-word translations.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,695 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Belleville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Ontario College Certificate in Community Pharmacy Assistant |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $16,695 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $13,960 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 105, Cambridge C1 Advanced.