Pharmacy Technician

About this programme

Pharmacy technicians specialize in medication preparation and distribution. They work in the most regulated area of patient-centred healthcare. They manufacture small batch medications, practice sterile compounding and prepare prescriptions. Pharmacy technicians have specialty knowledge of ingredients in compounding medications for their mixing compatibility, storage, transport, stability and toxicity. Their technical work and training are patient-centred and patient-facing. This profession is also socially skilled and continuously evolving to transfer their skills to fill gaps in healthcare services. They educate patients on how to use devices, provide COVID and flu vaccinations, collaborating with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to navigate medication access and funding in their community or practice. Prescribers and patients require this profession to have strong communication skills, work efficiently and accurately provide what was ordered. Pharmacy Technician is an intensive two-year diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus. The program focuses on building your knowledge and skills in: You will have lectures that provide foundational knowledge, and will also apply your learning in Saskatchewan Polytechnic's well-equipped labs. Experienced instructors provide group and individual instruction, giving you hands-on training and real-world skills. It’s a career that demands careful attention to detail, a high degree of integrity and lifelong learning. There is zero tolerance for math errors, so you will need to be good at basic math.