This full time program prepares graduates for employment as pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings including community, hospital and long term care pharmacies. Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the technical and administrative functions required to provide patient-centred, outcomes-focussed pharmacy services. In addition, students learn to be responsible and accountable for ensuring patient safety and for accuracy and quality of product preparation and product release. Students learn to collaborate with other health care professionals in the promotion of wellness, disease prevention and chronic disease management. The program includes a practicum in a community and hospital pharmacy.