Overview
The Pharmacy Assistant course at Silver Oak College prepares you to work alongside licensed pharmacists and healthcare teams in community pharmacies, hospitals, and retail settings. You will gain practical skills in prescription processing, inventory management, patient communication, and healthcare product knowledge. With a strong focus on accuracy and customer care, this program equips you to support safe and effective medication services.
What You’ll Learn
- Basics of pharmacology and commonly used medications
- Prescription processing, labeling, and dispensing support
- Patient assistance, customer service, and communication skills
- Pharmacy software systems and inventory control
- Health, safety, and infection-prevention practices
- Ethical and legal guidelines in pharmacy operations
- Workplace professionalism and teamwork in healthcare settings
Program Format & Duration
- Delivery: Online
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Schedule: Asynchronous (Flexible)
- Fees: 1,599$
Other Certifications (Required for Employment)
While the following certifications are commonly required by employers in this field. Students are encouraged to obtain them independently to enhance employability:
- WHMIS & Workplace Safety Orientation
- Infection Prevention and Control modules.
- Customer Service in Healthcare certificate
Admission Requirements
Domestic Applicants
- Government-issued photo ID
- High school diploma or mature student entry assessment
- English language proficiency for coursework
International Applicants
- Valid passport and study authorization (if applicable)
- Translated academic documents (if not in English)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL or Silver Oak College test)
- Criminal record check where applicable
Career Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Assistant
- Pharmacy Clerk / Dispensary Assistant
- Retail Pharmacy Assistant
- Hospital or Long-Term Care Pharmacy Support Staff
Typical Employers: Community pharmacies, retail drugstores, hospital pharmacies, healthcare product suppliers.
Why Choose Silver Oak College
- Small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Interactive online training using pharmacy software simulations
- Experienced instructors from pharmacy and healthcare backgrounds
- Job-preparation workshops and career support
- Career-focused online learning with industry-relevant tools
