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Diploma Summary

ABM College’s Pharmacy Assistant Diploma in Calgary program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required to become a professional Pharmacy Assistant. With hands-on training in realistic simulation labs and practicum, students are uniquely and effectively prepared to succeed in this rewarding career opportunity.

During the course, students gain relevant knowledge of the technical and clerical aspects of the pharmacy profession. The program concludes with an intensive 8-week practicum in retail and facility placements that allows students to gather real-world experience in both settings. Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate is qualified to work as a pharmacy assistant in a wide variety of healthcare facilities as well as retail pharmacy environments.

Pharmacy Assistant

Diploma Highlights

Learn the roles of a Pharmacy Assistant in both a community/retail environment and a medical/hospital environment.

Study the mathematical calculations and clerical skills required for proper dosage, compounding, and inventory maintenance.

Gain an understanding of the effects of medications on anatomy and physiology.

Learn the concepts and procedures behind pharmacy compounding with an emphasis on patient safety regulations during sterile preparations.

Explore the fundamentals, core features, and functions of the industry standard KROLL software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Career Opportunities

Pharmacy Assistant

Hospital Pharmacy Assistant

Clinic Pharmacy Assistant

Compounding Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Distribution Clerk

Salary Range

Pharmacy Assistant Course Curriculum

This course will focus on helping students understand the role of the pharmacy assistant and their duties and responsibilities. The course will discuss specifically on the gradual stages of development in the pharmacy profession. We will also learn to differentiate among various workplace environments such as community and institutional. This course will also educate students on the Law and Ethics in the pharmacy workplace. At the end of the course, students will be able to explain the various cultural origins of pharmacy and their impact on the profession.

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the retail pharmacy workplace. This course takes a practical view in educating the students on how to receive prescriptions and be efficient at problem solving. We will emphasize customer communication skills and body language. The course will also explore the importance of inventory management within the pharmacy. We intend to develop skills needed for being an efficient Pharmacy Assistant in a retail environment.

This course outlines how the hospital pharmacy works and the role of the pharmacy assistant within it. It gives students a look at how the hospital pharmacy operates differently from the community pharmacy. It explains single-unit dose medications and equipment like PACMED machines, which are involved in packaging the unit dose medication. The course also outlines sterile compounding and the safety procedures that have to be followed before, during and after sterile procedures.

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Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Information Kit

This kit includes important details on the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program at ABM College.

Pharmacy Assistant Information Kit

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Student Recommendations of ABM College

I loved every minute of going to ABM College, I felt they prepared me so well for my course and for what's to come after graduation. I could not be happier with my education and now my successful career as a Health Care Aide.

Kelly Reis, Alberta
ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first, I was hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not so easy. But they have flexible hours to attend so working students can choose a time to work with your schedule. All instructors are very approachable and staff are very accommodating. A great school that I will not forget.

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I studied the Diploma program in Business Administration and graduated May 2022. The teachers I had were all amazing! They are very good at what they do and help us as much as they can. They share their knowledge and experiences and help the students in every way.

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I studied Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk at ABM College. The decision was difficult for me in my 40’s with kids and work, but I had great experience with online lessons. Thanks to my Instructors for always supporting and helping me. A good decision to study at ABM College.

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Ian Morales
Being a student of theMedical Office Assistant and Unit Clerkprogram was a great platform to change my career in the medical field. As I finished my studies, a lot of opportunities opened up to me to work as a unit clerk in the Saskatchewan Health Region.

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