Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Red Deer Polytechnic

See the impact your work has on helping improve others' lives as a Pharmacy Technician. In this program, you will gain valuable training through applied learning in classrooms, laboratories and practicum placements. Pursue a career as a Pharmacy Technician and enter a high demand field that is continuously growing. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings from hospitals to community pharmacies. In this program, you will learn the skills required to perform vital functions to support patient care and health maintenance efforts of the pharmacy team, including processing and preparing prescriptions, organizing inventory, processing insurance claims and much more. You will learn in simulation lab facilities that replicate real work environments. Outside the classroom, you will benefit from partnerships that guarantee you receive enhanced practicum and learning experiences.