Pharmacy Technology
On completion of this course, you will be able to carry out technical, administrative and clinical pharmaceutical tasks. You will be able to process prescriptions, prepare medications, monitor supply chains, storage and inventories using information systems and equipment.
About the program
This program trains individuals to become technicians capable of doing pharmaceutical technical, clinical and administrative tasks. These people contribute to providing quality pharmaceutical services in terms of technical treatment of the medication circuit. They collaborate in pharmaceutical care provided by pharmacists in order to meet customer needs. Pharmacy technicians also accomplish administrative tasks related to human resources management.
Under the supervision of pharmacists or in collaboration with them, pharmacy technicians perform the following tasks: ensure the processing of orders, requests and drug distribution; control the supply chain, warehousing and stocks; manage the use of information systems and equipment; set up quality control, risk management and continuous improvement measures; manage pharmacy’s medical staff; participate in document management; collaborate in the management of patients’ drug therapy and, finally, collaborate in clinical studies.
Employment opportunities
Health facilities : medical centers, university-affiliated medical centers, Centres intégrés de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) and Centres intégrés universitaires de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS).
Community pharmacies : pharmacies associated with chains or banners, independent pharmacies or preparatory pharmacies.
Under the supervision of pharmacists or in collaboration with them, pharmacy technicians perform the following tasks: ensure the processing of orders, requests and drug distribution; control the supply chain, warehousing and stocks; manage the use of information systems and equipment; set up quality control, risk management and continuous improvement measures; manage pharmacy’s medical staff; participate in document management; collaborate in the management of patients’ drug therapy and, finally, collaborate in clinical studies.
Employment opportunities
Health facilities : medical centers, university-affiliated medical centers, Centres intégrés de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) and Centres intégrés universitaires de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS).
Community pharmacies : pharmacies associated with chains or banners, independent pharmacies or preparatory pharmacies.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 11 institutions
3 years
Technical Program