Get In, Get Out, Get Working

History, Law and Ethics

Learn the profession's history, role and industry

ethics within a changing environment.

 

Pharmacy Math

Calculations to determine dosages as well as prepare

and dispense medications using imperial, metric,

apothecary and household systems.

 

Basic Pharmacy Science

Physiology and anatomy of the human body.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

 

Institutional Pharmacy

Hospital and personal-care home practices.

 

Basic Pharmacy Practice

The therapeutic and chemical classifications of drugs, and their use in the treatment of disease states in the various body systems.

 

Dispensing in Community Pharmacy

Using hands-on and theoretical exercises in a lab environment, students learn dispensing practices, software and workflow.

 

Sterile Drug Preparation

Introduction to concepts of sterile drug preparation and use.

 

Therapeutic Terminology

The study of generic and brand name drugs, along with their therapeutic use.

 

Intro to Microcomputers

Covers advanced word processing, keyboarding, , the computing system and the information processing cycle.

 

Human Relations

Familiarizing students with effective oral communication, customer service and written communication skills.

 

 Job Search Techniques

Teaches students the basic skills needed* to successfully search for career related employment. (*through practice, role-play and feedback).

 

Practicum

Placements (2x4 week practicums) in a community, internet or hospital pharmacy. The placement enables students to apply the skills and procedures learned in the classroom, (on-the job) and develop valuable job contacts.

· $31 300 is the average salary for this occupational classification

· Robertson College Brandon is the only post-secondary school in Brandon to offer this specialized training