Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) is designed to equip students with essential skills for modern pharmacy practice. Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare efficiency and improving patient experiences. They assist in medication preparation, collect medical histories, and educate patients, allowing pharmacists to focus more on patient care. This program has been preparing students since 1987, ensuring they are well-prepared to work collaboratively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in various pharmacy settings.

Program Structure

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program is a two-year full-time course that includes a comprehensive curriculum designed by pharmacy experts. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and is aligned with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) standards. Key features of the program structure include:

• Duration: 2 years full-time
• Credential: Diploma
• Work Practicum: Yes, includes three work practicums in community and hospital pharmacy settings
• Simulated Learning: Students engage in laboratory and simulation activities within a state-of-the-art pharmacy simulation space
• Interprofessional Activities: Opportunities to collaborate with other health programs and institutions

This program is unique in Manitoba, offering specialized training in areas such as compounding and dispensing, and students become certified NAPRA-compliant sterile compounders before their hospital practicum rotation. The curriculum is continuously updated to reflect current practices and emerging healthcare trends.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on simulated learning experiences in a state-of-the-art pharmacy simulation space.
• Training in PYXIS MedStation technology, making students early adopters in Canada.
• Three work practicums: two in community pharmacy and one in a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Collaboration with experienced instructors, including licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Opportunities for interprofessional activities with other health programs and educational institutions.

Career Options

Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

• Pharmacy Technician: Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing patient education.
• Community Pharmacy Technician: Work in retail pharmacies, providing customer service and medication management.
• Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Support pharmacists in hospital settings, preparing medications and ensuring patient safety.
• Compounding Technician: Specialize in preparing customized medications for patients, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: Promote pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals and provide product information.

These roles require strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care, making the Pharmacy Technician Diploma a valuable credential for aspiring healthcare professionals.

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