Pharmacy Assistant
- Updated on: November 20, 2025
Program Description
The Pharmacy Assistant Program is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of pharmacy settings (hospital, community, retail). Learn pharmacy fundamentals, the relevant laws, communication skills, prescriptions, math skills, business management, and employment strategies. This pharmacy program reflects the current trends and practices in pharmacy assisting in Canada and uses an interprofessional, collaborative, client/customer-focused approach. Current research and best practices provide the foundation for learning.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or BC Dogwood Diploma.
Minimum age of 19 for applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
Applicants must provide evidence of a negative tuberculin test, taken no more than six months before the date of application (or evidence of an appropriate follow-up if the test was positive).
A criminal record check clearance from the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General’s Criminal Records Review Office.
English proficiency, either through prior education at grade 10 level or higher or by passing an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent). Adequate English language skills are essential for success, as the program is taught in English.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other health care products to patients.
Perform tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles.
Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and receiving payments.
Additional Information
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous, meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 360 hours / 18 weeks
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Total Program Fees: $3,500
Tuition $950
Materials: $2,000
Textbooks: $550
Monthly Tuition Installment Payments Available - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education
