Description
The Pharmacy Technical Assistance program trains students to become pharmacy technical assistants (PTAs), who support pharmacists in community and healthcare institution pharmacies. PTAs process prescriptions, package medications, prepare sterile and non-sterile preparations, and handle medication dispensing and distribution. They also manage inventory, produce documents, participate in special projects, assist with risk management, and help train peers. PTAs use computer systems and specialized equipment, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. They must follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Program Overview
Coded - 5394(French) Sanction - DVS Sector - Health Services Total duration - 1590 hours Approximate duration in months - 15 months Number of credits - 106 StatusProgram - Program approved in 2022
Admission
- Persons holding a CSQ or living in Quebec during the last 3 consecutive years or living in Quebec for 12 consecutive months without full-time studies - Permanent Residence or Canadian Citizen
Benefits
- Bursary up to $2100 per month - OPUS card reduced fare - Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses Subsidies
Course Content
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246-202 Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process 30 2
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246-202 Comply with the laws, regulations, standards and ethics governing pharmacies 45 3
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246-202 Interpret prescription information 30 2
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246-202 Establish connections between non-parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications 90 6
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246-202 Use digital tools in a pharmacy setting 60 4
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246-202 Perform calculations related to prescriptions 45 3
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246-202 Prevent damage to health and safety at work and to the environment 30 2
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246-202 Prevent infections and contamination 60 4
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246-202 Perform calculations related to preparation 45 3
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246-202 Communicate in the workplace 30 2
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246-202 Establish connections between parenteral drugs and therapeutic indications 60 4
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246-202 Perform activities related to assisting with patient management 105 7
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246-202 Operate pharmacy equipment 75 5
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246-202 Fill prescriptions in community pharmacies 105 7
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246-202 Fill prescriptions and process requests in health care institutions 105 7
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246-202 Carry out operations related to packaging 60 4
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246-202 Perform operations related to maintaining and controlling inventory 45 3
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246-202 Make non-sterile extemporaneous preparations 45 3
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246-202 Make non-hazardous sterile preparations 105 7
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246-202 Make hazardous sterile preparation 30 2
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246-202 Carry out operations related to medication reconciliation (MR) 45 3
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246-202 Perform container/content verification and dispense drugs 45 3
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246-202 Carry out operations related to the distribution of drugs 60 4
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246-202 Integrate into the workplace of health care institutions 120 8
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246-202 Integrate into the workplace of community pharmacies 120 8
1590 106