Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,373/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Program Overview

Our nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician program thoroughly prepares graduates for this fast-paced and highly respected occupation. As a regulated pharmacy technician, you will be involved with dispensing prescriptions, preparing compounded medications and sterile products, repackaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, teaching patients to use medical devices, and providing patient care.

Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:

  • Are detail-oriented
  • Have strong arithmetic skills
  • Can multi-task and problem-solve effectively
  • Have access to a computer with strong computer and typing skills
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills
  • Have good vision and manual dexterity and can stand and sit for extended periods of time.
  • Applicants are requested to review the job requirements listed below and assess their ability to fulfill the demands of the occupation of pharmacy technician.

As a pharmacy technician, you must be able to:

  • Work day, evening, and weekend shifts
  • Stand and sit for extended periods of time
  • Use your knees, back, and arms to move objects that weigh up to 10 kilograms
  • Have good manual dexterity and vision, which are essential for some tasks
  • Physically and emotionally manage workplace demands
  • Function effectively in stressful situations
  • Multi-task and problem-solve
  • Perform all skills independently
  • Work collaboratively with other health-care professionals
  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal form with patients, colleagues, and other health care professionals.

Practicum/Work Experience: This program includes two practicums totalling 320 hours.