Georgian College

The program This program will prepare you to work collaboratively with registered pharmacists and the interprofessional health care team within their scope of practice. You'll learn dispensing and compounding skills using knowledge from labs and supervised clinical practice. Courses focus on professionalism, relevant legislations, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology customer care, hospital and retail software systems and principles of quality assurance. You'll utilize current technologies as well as understanding of inventory control and customer service to accurately prepare and dispense a variety of medications including oral, topical, injectable and inhalant medications. Guiding principles of safe medication practice – including: aseptic technique, accurate calculations and labelling and use of current, credible sources of information – are emphasized in lectures, simulated lab and placements. This program is recognized by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs. Graduate career opportunities Community and hospital pharmacies; home health care companies; pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers or wholesalers; pharmacy software vendors; third-party insurance companies Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 mathematics (C or U) • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U) • Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details, refer to GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Certain clinical placements may require students to have updated flu shots, TB testing and Hepatitis B vaccination as well as a criminal (including vulnerable sector check and a check of the pardoned sex offender database). Applicants must also provide proof of a current First Aid and CPR HCP certification prior to the commencement of preclinical courses. Clinical requirements of the program and future employment require good vision (with or without corrective lenses) and manual dexterity with repetitive motion. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 2 communications courses • 24 mandatory courses • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Brock University, Davenport University, Thompson Rivers University, University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Barrie Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Credential: Ontario College Diploma Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: PHRM) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1092 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 Program fees: $30 (semester 4) One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PHRM Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include The Essential Body Pharmacology Fundamentals Pharmaceutical Calculations Retail Dispensing Introductory Theory Retail Dispensing Introductory Lab Retail Pharmacy Computer Systems Drug Therapy and Pathophysiology 1 Retail Dispensing Advanced Theory Retail Inventory Control Non-Sterile Compounding Practices Lab Practicum Legal Foundations and Professional Practice Drug Therapy and Pathophysiology 2 Hospital Pharmacy Computer Systems Hospital Inventory Control Hospital Dispensing Introductory Theory Sterile Techniques Pharmaceutical Calculations Advanced Drug Therapy and Pathophysiology 3 Advanced Compounding Hospital Dispensing Advanced Theory Herbal Products and Complementary Care Pharmacy Practice and the Interprofessional Team Practicum 2 The graduate's practice will fall under the Regulated Health Professions Act; graduates are required to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is a legal requirement to practise and is subject to the regulations and restrictions established by this governing body. HEALTH AND WELLNESS STUDIES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 106

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