The Pharmacy Technical Assistance program trains students to become pharmacy technical assistants (PTAs), who support pharmacists in community and healthcare institution pharmacies. PTAs process prescriptions, package medications, prepare sterile and non-sterile preparations, and handle medication dispensing and distribution. They also manage inventory, produce documents, participate in special projects, assist with risk management, and help train peers. PTAs use computer systems and specialized equipment, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. They must follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.
| Code | 5894(English) 5394(French) |
|---|---|
| Diploma | DVS |
| Sector | Health Services |
| Length of training | 1590 hours |
| Approximate duration in months | 15 months |
| Number of credits | 106 |
| Status | Program approved in 2022 |
Admission (Domestic students ONLY)
Benefits
Course Content
| Code | Statement of Competency | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
746-202 246-202 | Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process French Course | 30 | 2 |
746-213 246-202 | Comply with the laws, regulations, standards and ethics governing pharmacies French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-222 246-202 | Interpret prescription information French Course | 30 | 2 |
746-236 246-202 | Establish connections between non-parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications French Course | 90 | 6 |
746-244 246-202 | Use digital tools in a pharmacy setting French Course | 60 | 4 |
746-253 246-202 | Perform calculations related to prescriptions French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-262 246-202 | Prevent damage to health and safety at work and to the environment French Course | 30 | 2 |
746-274 246-202 | Prevent infections and contamination French Course | 60 | 4 |
746-283 246-202 | Perform calculations related to preparations French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-292 246-202 | Communicate in the workplace French Course | 30 | 2 |
746-304 246-202 | Establish connections between parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications French Course | 60 | 4 |
746-317 246-202 | Perform activities related to assisting with patient management French Course | 105 | 7 |
746-325 246-202 | Operate pharmacy equipment French Course | 75 | 5 |
746-337 246-202 | Fill prescriptions in community pharmacies French Course | 105 | 7 |
746-347 246-202 | Fill prescriptions and process requests in health care institutions French Course | 105 | 7 |
746-354 246-202 | Carry out operations related to packaging French Course | 60 | 4 |
746-363 246-202 | Perform operations related to maintaining and controlling inventory French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-373 246-202 | Make non-sterile extemporaneous preparations French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-387 246-202 | Make non-hazardous sterile preparations French Course | 105 | 7 |
746-392 246-202 | Make hazardous sterile preparations French Course | 30 | 2 |
746-403 246-202 | Carry out operations related to medication reconciliation (MR) French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-413 246-202 | Perform container/content verification and dispense drugs French Course | 45 | 3 |
746-424 246-202 | Carry out operations related to the distribution of drugs French Course | 60 | 4 |
746-438 246-202 | Integrate into the workplace of health care institutions French Course | 120 | 8 |
746-448 246-202 | Integrate into the workplace of community pharmacies French Course | 120 | 8 |
| 1590 | 106 | ||
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117-1111 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1Y6
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