Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician Bridging in Manitoba
Do you have experience as a pharmacy assistant and a passion for advancing your career as a pharmacy technician in Manitoba? The part-time Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at Eastern College is your gateway to the next level. Take the leap today!
About The Program
The Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program at Eastern College provides a pathway for experienced pharmacy assistants to advance their careers as Pharmacy Technicians in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba. Our part-time pharmacy technician course is fully online and includes workplace training, ensuring that students acquire the hands-on skills necessary to become Registered Pharmacy Technicians.
Career Opportunities
This online Pharmacy Technician course in Manitoba provides pharmacy assistants with the opportunity to elevate their careers by equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in community and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and specialty pharmacies.
Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads
- Costco Pharmacy
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Pharmachoice
- Sobeys Pharmacy
- Lawtons Drugs
- Walmart Pharmacy
- Medicine Shoppe
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**Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 32124 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar and based on Nova Scotia data. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Feb 2024.
Program Details
The demand for healthcare professionals in Winnipeg and across Manitoba is on the rise, driven by an aging population and an increasing focus on accessible healthcare services. As the province seeks to enhance its healthcare system, roles such as pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and support staff are becoming increasingly vital. This growing need not only highlights the importance of skilled professionals in delivering quality care but also presents numerous career opportunities for those looking to enter or advance in the healthcare field in Manitoba.
Our Pharmacy Technician Bridging Diploma Program is delivered online, featuring just three hours of instruction per week. This format allows students in Manitoba, the flexibility to conveniently balance work and classes. The curriculum covers key topics such as professional practice skills, pharmacology, product preparation, and drug distribution management. Graduates of the program will meet the academic requirements necessary to pursue licensure as a Pharmacy Technician.
In jurisdictions where bridging has been approved as a pathway to licensure, interested candidates should check with their provincial pharmacy regulator to confirm that this program will be accepted in their province.
Course Listings
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Management of Drug Distribution Systems
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Pharmacology
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Product Preparation
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Professional Practice
Admission Requirements
- Student has completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Proof of a minimum 2000 hours of experience working in Canada as a Pharmacy Assistant within the previous 3 years.
- Language proficiency requirement as per the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).
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Instructor Quote
Pharmacy technicians are health professionals that are in demand. Graduates can be assured they will find work they will love in a great variety of settings from hospitals to community pharmacies to specialty stores even in insurance companies or IT companies that service pharmacies - the sky is the limit. The role of the technician has expanded quickly and will continue to grow as pharmacists take on more roles. This is an exciting time to be part of a rapidly changing profession and help shape the future of pharmacy.
Karen Barberie
Pharmacy Technician Instructor