Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Prepare for licensed pharmacy technician roles supporting safe medication delivery and patient care through accredited training and extensive practicum experience.
Your Future as a Pharmacy Technician
As a pharmacy technician, you'll work alongside pharmacists to prepare, dispense, and manage medications that support patient treatment and safety. Combining technical precision with compassionate care, you'll play an essential role in Canada's healthcare system and enter a profession in high demand.
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma at Anderson College is a 64-week hybrid, full-time program that includes 360 practicum hours in community and hospital pharmacies. The program is CCAPP-accredited, meeting national standards for pharmacy technician programs in Ontario and ensuring eligibility for licensure.
The curriculum covers the history and evolution of the pharmacy technician role, pharmacy legislation, ethics, and professional responsibilities, human anatomy, physiology, and common disease states, major drug classifications, therapeutic actions, interactions, dosage and dilution calculations, pharmacy software (KROLL) for prescription processing and billing, prescription processing, third-party billing, hospital distribution systems, inventory management, extemporaneous and specialty sterile compounding, aseptic technique and cleanroom safety, pharmacy operations for long-term care, and workplace ethics. Students also complete comprehensive review and readiness for the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) registration and the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) licensure pathway, plus CPR and First Aid.
Classes are led by instructors with pharmacy expertise, backed by Anderson's 140+ year commitment to student success. Career services — resume building, interview preparation, and job-fair access — are available for life. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify; our Admissions team is happy to walk through the options.
- Program Length
- 64 Weeks + 360 Practicum Hours
- Delivery
- Hybrid, Full-Time
- Accreditation
- CCAPP-Accredited; OCP/PEBC Pathway
- Funding
- Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
- Career Services
- Lifetime, for all alumni
Why This Program Stands Out
Accredited Excellence:
CCAPP-accredited, meeting national standards for pharmacy technician programs in Ontario, ensuring eligibility for licensure.
Real-World Training:
Hands-on experience through 360 practicum hours in community and hospital pharmacies.
Career-Ready in 64 Weeks:
Graduate prepared for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and roles across Canada’s healthcare system.
Leading-Edge Support:
Industry-expert instructors, a committed team with a 140+ year track record of student support.
Career Services – for Life:
Resume building, interview prep, job fairs – all you need to land your first, or next, career.
What To Expect
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64-week, full-time program, 360 practicum hours in community and hospital pharmacies.
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Focused training in dispensing, compounding, pharmacology, and pharmacy software.
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Graduate with precision, professionalism, and confidence for pharmacy tech registration success.
What You'll Learn
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This program is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), ensuring graduates meet national standards and are eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
Ask Your Admissions Advisor About Financial Aid
Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
Admissions Readiness Hub
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent*; and
- English, Grade 11 and 12 (C or U)*
- Biology, Grade 11 or 12 (C or U)*
- Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 (C or U)*
- Math, Grade 11 or 12 (C or U)*
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening ("VSS") 30 days prior to practicum
- Up-to-date immunization as per Ministry of Health requirements within 30 days of starting
- English Language Proficiency: applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency per NAPRA standards — IELTS Academic (Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Writing 6.5, Overall band 7), OET (Reading B, Listening B, Speaking B, Writing C+), or TEF Canada (Reading B2, Listening C1, Speaking C1, Writing B2).
Career Outlook
Pharmacy technician training program graduates are qualified for these roles:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Community or Retail Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician
- Institutional or Acute Care Settings
- Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician
- Retirement and Care Homes
- Compounding Technician
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Product Preparation
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Quality Assurance Technician
- Inventory Control, Operations, or Data Management Specialist
To practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, graduates must complete the registration process through the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP). This includes successfully completing the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) qualifying exam and the OCP jurisprudence exam. Graduates of this CCAPP-accredited program meet the educational requirements for eligibility to become regulated pharmacy technicians in Ontario.
Demand for pharmacy technicians in Ontario is rated “Good” - job prospects are strong as healthcare expands, medication complexity increases and the workforce ages. Job Bank data shows growth and minimal unemployment.
Graduates can explore careers such as:
- Hospitals — preparing and dispensing medications for patient care
- Community pharmacies — supporting pharmacists and serving patients
- Long-term care facilities — managing medication delivery and records
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing — assisting in production and quality
- Research or public health settings — contributing to medication safety and education
Career pathway & pay (Ontario)
This program prepares graduates for roles classified under NOC 32124 (Pharmacy technicians). Median wage: $26.45/hour — Job Bank (Ontario), 2025.
Employment outlook: Good (2025-2027) — Job Bank, Ontario.
How We Prepare You for Success
CCAPP-accredited program guided by expert instructors with real-world pharmacy experience.
Practical training in state-of-the-art labs and 360 practicum hours in hospital and community settings across Ontario.
Anderson is student-centred and has been a partner to over 150,000 students, over 140 years.
Career services team empowers you – resume build, interview prep, job fair connect - to stand out to employers - for life!
Alumni network access – from job leads to career growth though networking with Anderson grads and leading professionals.
Is a career as a Pharmacy Technician right for you?
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Take the Healthcare Career Discovery QuizFunding your Pharmacy Technician Program
Multiple financial-aid pathways — from government loans and bursaries to interest-free college financing. Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies.
Pharmacy Technician Program tuition fees (in CAD) for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
| Tuition | $16,500 |
| Books (est) | $900 |
| Other Fees | $4,820 |
| Total | $22,220 |
Please Note: Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) may fund your Pharmacy Technician training — tuition, books and living costs for eligible applicants. Check if you qualify →
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Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in patient care by preparing, dispensing, and managing medications under a pharmacist's supervision. They ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency in every aspect of the medication process … essential professionals across healthcare.
Faculty
Experienced, industry-expert instructors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
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