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Associate in Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician

MSM Group - Spokane Community College, USA

Intake Sep 2023

Jul 2022, Sep 2022, Jan 2023

USD 22401

Tuition Fee (USD)

USD 100 Waived

Application Fee

24 months

Duration

5.5

IELTS

TOEFL

60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician program trains students in all phases of the pharmacy field: drug products, calculations, dosages, dispensing techniques, inventory management, and Washington pharmacy law. Graduates will be prepared to work in both community and hospital pharmacy settings.

Each required course for graduation must be completed with a 2.0 grade or better before proceeding to the next quarter and must be maintained in all classes. The student may enroll in liberal arts either preceding or following the professional curriculum. For an associate in applied science degree, the student must complete 25 credit hours of required courses and 7 hours of department approved electives numbered 100 or above in addition to the one-year professional curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate accountability as a health care professional.
Communicate effectively in a professional manner with members of the healthcare team.
Able to solve math-oriented problems posed to the technician by a pharmacist.
Practice principles of implementing physician orders in a pharmacy setting.
Demonstrate standards of aseptic technique and safety in a pharmacy setting.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal requirements involved in a pharmacy operation.
Identify appropriate information regarding standard dosing, generic versus trade name and other drug information.
Understand the role of the technician – the pharmacist/patient/tech interaction; i.e. confidentiality.

Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

Application Processing Days 45

Program Intensity Full-Time

General Admission Requirement

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

5.5 IELTS Score With no band less than 5.5

61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score

43 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score

85 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score

60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

22401

Tuition Fee
(USD)

USD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(USD)

0 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(USD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Student Visa

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Bank Account?

No Need

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

Appointment

Required

How can you apply

Apply Now

Cost and Expenses

Fee

Visa Fee

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

Other Expenses

Medical Fee and more

Examination and Skills

Medical Examination

Required

Language Skills

Required

Work Permit

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Work Permit

Till valid study visa

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Documents Required

Study Permit

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit