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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
246-202 | Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 30 | 2 |
246-202 | Comply with the laws, regulations, standards and ethics governing pharmacies | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Interpret prescription information | 30 | 2 |
246-202 | Establish connections between non-parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications | 90 | 6 |
246-202 | Use digital tools in a pharmacy setting | 60 | 4 |
246-202 | Perform calculations related to prescriptions | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Prevent damage to health and safety at work and to the environment | 30 | 2 |
246-202 | Prevent infections and contamination | 60 | 4 |
246-202 | Perform calculations related to preparation | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | 2 |
246-202 | Establish connections between parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications | 60 | 4 |
246-202 | Perform activities related to assisting with patient management | 105 | 7 |
246-202 | Operate pharmacy equipment | 75 | 5 |
246-202 | Fill prescriptions in community pharmacies | 105 | 7 |
246-202 | Fill prescriptions and process requests in health care institutions | 105 | 7 |
246-202 | Carry out operations related to packaging | 60 | 4 |
246-202 | Perform operations related to maintaining and controlling inventory | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Make non-sterile extemporaneous preparations | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Make non-hazardous sterile preparations | 105 | 7 |
246-202 | Make hazardous sterile preparation | 30 | 2 |
246-202 | Carry out operations related to medication reconciliation (MR) | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Perform container/content verification and dispense drugs | 45 | 3 |
246-202 | Carry out operations related to the distribution of drugs | 60 | 4 |
246-202 | Integrate into the workplace of health care institutions | 120 | 8 |
246-202 | Integrate into the workplace of community pharmacies | 120 | 8 |
| 1590 | 106 | ||
The locations
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117-1111 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1Y6
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