Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Area Of Interest

Health

Duration

2 years

Program Code

0645

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Location

Thunder Bay

Courses

1
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
CS 050	College Writing	42	Expand
In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.
PT 140	Community Pharmacy Management	42	Expand
In this course, a comprehensive exploration of community pharmacy practice, focusing on key areas such as federal and provincial regulations, safety, and effective inventory management strategies, are discussed. Students will learn the generic and trade names of frequently prescribed medications. Through collaborative work, students will sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are important for community pharmacy success. Students will learn error prevention, standards of practice and the role of the pharmacy technician in the community pharmacy setting.
PT 141	Pharmacy Calculations 1	42	Expand
In this course, students will learn arithmetic manipulations and their application to pharmacy calculations. Emphasis will be placed on calculating medication doses and quantities of medications required, pricing, inventory and related business calculations. Additionally, calculations required for non-sterile and sterile compounding will be covered.
PT 142	Pharmacy Dispensing Theory	56	Expand
In this course, exploration of dosage forms and dispensing theory, designed to support students in Dispensing Labs are taught. The course encompasses a range of skills, including interpreting prescriptions, deciphering Latin abbreviations, performing dosage and quantity calculations, and understanding drug nomenclature, prescription labeling, and auxiliary labeling. These concepts and skills will be comprehensively explained and applied through a combination of textbook resources and computer software tools. Students will gain knowledge about various dosage forms, their characteristics, and their application in patient care. Furthermore, they will develop proficiency in selecting the appropriate products for commonly encountered prescriptions in community pharmacy settings. Recognizing the importance of collaborative healthcare, this course will also introduce and allow practice in the essential elements of effective teamwork and leadership, vital for successful healthcare delivery.
PT 143	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 1	70	Expand
In this course, a foundational introduction to the fundamental principles of prescription dispensing and their practical application in a laboratory setting are discussed. The curriculum is structured to guide students through a step-by-step process, encompassing various tasks such as interpreting prescriptions, deciphering Latin abbreviations, calculating quantities based on patient instructions, creating labels, determining pricing, and maintaining accurate patient profiles in compliance with legal requirements for record keeping. Students will gain exposure to effective client interaction within a simulated community pharmacy environment. Throughout the course, both manual and computerized processes will be employed to perform these tasks. Students will have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively, engaging in tasks such as medication dispensing, quality assurance assessments of peers' work, and responsibilities related to inventory management.
PT 144	Pharmacotherapeutics 1	42	Expand
In this course, an overview of dosage forms and dispensing theory to equip students with the necessary skills for dispensing medications are discussed. Topics covered include dosage forms, dosages, dose calculations, drug nomenclature, prescription labeling, and auxiliary labeling. Additionally, students will gain insights into the effects of drugs on the human body, with a focus on special considerations for different age groups. The course also delves into the fundamental principles of the Central Nervous System (CNS) physiology and the underlying mechanisms of CNS-related pathophysiological conditions. Furthermore, students will explore pharmacological classifications of CNS drugs and their application in treating various medical conditions.
	Elective	42

2
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 240	Professionalism and Ethics	42	Expand
In this course, students delve into the ethical and professional challenges common in daily pharmacy work. Drawing from the Code of Ethics for Members of the Ontario College of Pharmacists, they learn to navigate ethical dilemmas through a structured case-based approach. Moreover, students reflect on their roles and competencies within the pharmacy team.
PT 241	Pharmacy Calculations 2	42	Expand
In this course, students perform pharmaceutical calculations essential for safe and professional practice. They engage with computations typically found in institutional environments and select community pharmacies. This encompasses calculations for sterile and non-sterile compounding, and parenteral dosing. Business and inventory calculations will also be covered.
PT 242	Hospital Practices and Pharmaceutics	42	Expand
In this course, students explore the Canadian and Ontario health care systems, focusing on hospital organization and the roles of pharmacy personnel, from technicians to the director of pharmacy. Discussions cover hospital drug distribution, pharmacy services like inventory control, and the practical aspects of compounding in institutional settings.
PT 243	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 2	56	Expand
In this course, students will expand principles learned in Dispensing Lab 1, which includes to proficiently dispense prescriptions using computer software, entering and updating patient and physician details, and selecting correct drugs and dosages. They maintain patient profiles, handle billing, and print pertinent drug and billing sheets. Students understand therapeutic drug classifications and engage in role-play to demonstrate prescription management. Practical experience is gained in preparing various non-sterile medications, such as liquids, suspensions, and creams. They become adept at using laboratory equipment for compounding and emphasize accurate calculations, measurements, and record-keeping. Finally, students compound by adhering to master formula sheets and individual prescriptions.
PT 244	Pharmacotherapeutics 2	42	Expand
In this course, students will be introduced to disease states, pathophysiology, and drug treatments, focusing on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Immune systems. They explore how drugs interact with these systems and continually apply this knowledge in a Pharmacy Technician context.
PT 245	Institutional Dispensing Lab 1	56	Expand
In this course, students learn to implement hospital medication policies and procedures, dispense drugs in a hospital environment, interpret and fulfill hospital drug orders, and maintain essential records and documentation for effective institutional drug management. This includes manual and computerized order entry for unit doses. Independent double checks will be practiced.
	Elective	42

3
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 340	Professional Communication Pharmacy Technician	42	Expand
In this course, students enhance their written communication skills tailored to today's technological and collaborative workplaces. Building on critical reading, thinking, and writing proficiencies, students use a scenario-based approach to understand diverse audiences, address real-world communication challenges, conduct research, and culminate with a capstone project.
PT 341	Pharmacy Calculations 3	14	Expand
In this course, students refine their skills in pharmaceutical calculations, building on prior arithmetic knowledge. They tackle measurement systems, dosage calculations, ingredient breakdowns for compounded products, and pharmacy accounting. The training prepares them for safe and professional practice as pharmacy technicians. Standard 15.1 of the the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) which requires pharmaceutical calculations to be "taught with a zero tolerance assessment" will be implemented in this course.
PT 342	Aseptic Compounding	56	Expand
In this course, students learn aseptic techniques and the preparation of intravenous (IV) admixtures and other parenteral medications, reinforced by a review of pharmaceutical calculations. The focus is on mastering techniques, precision, accuracy, thorough record-keeping, and prioritizing protocol adherence and critical thinking.
PT 343	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 3	70	Expand
In this course, students become proficient in prescription generation and dispensing using community pharmacy software. They explore pharmacy services like inventory control and practice dispensing for simulated care settings, such as long-term care. PACMED for dispensing in specialized settings will be introduced. A focus of this course includes selecting generic medication while following specific guidelines, enhancing compounding techniques, and understanding over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and alternative medications. Through case studies, students learn critical thinking, recognize the technician's role, and identify when pharmacist referrals are necessary. The course also delves into pharmaceutical devices and dosage forms, emphasizing the pharmacy technician's role.
PT 344	Pharmacotherapeutics 3	42	Expand
In this course, students advance their understanding of disease states and their drug treatments, focusing on the Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems, as well as select inflammatory and dermatologic disorders. They consistently apply this knowledge in a Pharmacy Technician context.
PT 345	Institutional Dispensing Lab 2	42	Expand
In this course, students implement hospital medication policies, focusing on drug procurement, dispensing, and management. They maintain essential records using medication management software and practice fulfilling hospital drug orders. Additionally, they learn to prepackage drugs and utilize automated cabinets for dispensing and restocking.
	Elective	42

4
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 440	Professional Communication and Collaboration	42	Expand
In this capstone course, students sharpen their critical thinking using case studies emphasizing the pharmacy technician's collaborative role. They cultivate adaptability, conflict resolution, and effective communication in pharmacy settings, while also refining skills for the professional licensing exams.
PT 444	Pharmacotherapeutics 4	42	Expand
In this course, students delve into microbiology fundamentals, understanding disease-causing organisms and their drug treatments. Bacterial, fungal, viral and other infection treatments will be covered. Cytotoxic medications will be discussed along with safe handling and dispensing of cytotoxic and hazardous treatments.
PT 450	Prof. Practicum Pharm. Tech.	400	Expand
In this course, students undertake fieldwork placements, spending four weeks each in community and hospital pharmacy settings. They observe pharmacy technicians' roles, interact with healthcare professionals, and apply skills from the Pharmacy Technician program. The practicum emphasizes refining technical abilities and enhancing professional communication. No compensation is provided for this placement.

1
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
CS 050	College Writing	42	Expand
In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.
PT 140	Community Pharmacy Management	42	Expand
In this course, a comprehensive exploration of community pharmacy practice, focusing on key areas such as federal and provincial regulations, safety, and effective inventory management strategies, are discussed. Students will learn the generic and trade names of frequently prescribed medications. Through collaborative work, students will sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are important for community pharmacy success. Students will learn error prevention, standards of practice and the role of the pharmacy technician in the community pharmacy setting.
PT 141	Pharmacy Calculations 1	42	Expand
In this course, students will learn arithmetic manipulations and their application to pharmacy calculations. Emphasis will be placed on calculating medication doses and quantities of medications required, pricing, inventory and related business calculations. Additionally, calculations required for non-sterile and sterile compounding will be covered.
PT 142	Pharmacy Dispensing Theory	56	Expand
In this course, exploration of dosage forms and dispensing theory, designed to support students in Dispensing Labs are taught. The course encompasses a range of skills, including interpreting prescriptions, deciphering Latin abbreviations, performing dosage and quantity calculations, and understanding drug nomenclature, prescription labeling, and auxiliary labeling. These concepts and skills will be comprehensively explained and applied through a combination of textbook resources and computer software tools. Students will gain knowledge about various dosage forms, their characteristics, and their application in patient care. Furthermore, they will develop proficiency in selecting the appropriate products for commonly encountered prescriptions in community pharmacy settings. Recognizing the importance of collaborative healthcare, this course will also introduce and allow practice in the essential elements of effective teamwork and leadership, vital for successful healthcare delivery.
PT 143	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 1	70	Expand
In this course, a foundational introduction to the fundamental principles of prescription dispensing and their practical application in a laboratory setting are discussed. The curriculum is structured to guide students through a step-by-step process, encompassing various tasks such as interpreting prescriptions, deciphering Latin abbreviations, calculating quantities based on patient instructions, creating labels, determining pricing, and maintaining accurate patient profiles in compliance with legal requirements for record keeping. Students will gain exposure to effective client interaction within a simulated community pharmacy environment. Throughout the course, both manual and computerized processes will be employed to perform these tasks. Students will have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively, engaging in tasks such as medication dispensing, quality assurance assessments of peers' work, and responsibilities related to inventory management.
PT 144	Pharmacotherapeutics 1	42	Expand
In this course, an overview of dosage forms and dispensing theory to equip students with the necessary skills for dispensing medications are discussed. Topics covered include dosage forms, dosages, dose calculations, drug nomenclature, prescription labeling, and auxiliary labeling. Additionally, students will gain insights into the effects of drugs on the human body, with a focus on special considerations for different age groups. The course also delves into the fundamental principles of the Central Nervous System (CNS) physiology and the underlying mechanisms of CNS-related pathophysiological conditions. Furthermore, students will explore pharmacological classifications of CNS drugs and their application in treating various medical conditions.
	Elective	42

2
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 240	Professionalism and Ethics	42	Expand
In this course, students delve into the ethical and professional challenges common in daily pharmacy work. Drawing from the Code of Ethics for Members of the Ontario College of Pharmacists, they learn to navigate ethical dilemmas through a structured case-based approach. Moreover, students reflect on their roles and competencies within the pharmacy team.
PT 241	Pharmacy Calculations 2	42	Expand
In this course, students perform pharmaceutical calculations essential for safe and professional practice. They engage with computations typically found in institutional environments and select community pharmacies. This encompasses calculations for sterile and non-sterile compounding, and parenteral dosing. Business and inventory calculations will also be covered.
PT 242	Hospital Practices and Pharmaceutics	42	Expand
In this course, students explore the Canadian and Ontario health care systems, focusing on hospital organization and the roles of pharmacy personnel, from technicians to the director of pharmacy. Discussions cover hospital drug distribution, pharmacy services like inventory control, and the practical aspects of compounding in institutional settings.
PT 243	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 2	56	Expand
In this course, students will expand principles learned in Dispensing Lab 1, which includes to proficiently dispense prescriptions using computer software, entering and updating patient and physician details, and selecting correct drugs and dosages. They maintain patient profiles, handle billing, and print pertinent drug and billing sheets. Students understand therapeutic drug classifications and engage in role-play to demonstrate prescription management. Practical experience is gained in preparing various non-sterile medications, such as liquids, suspensions, and creams. They become adept at using laboratory equipment for compounding and emphasize accurate calculations, measurements, and record-keeping. Finally, students compound by adhering to master formula sheets and individual prescriptions.
PT 244	Pharmacotherapeutics 2	42	Expand
In this course, students will be introduced to disease states, pathophysiology, and drug treatments, focusing on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Immune systems. They explore how drugs interact with these systems and continually apply this knowledge in a Pharmacy Technician context.
PT 245	Institutional Dispensing Lab 1	56	Expand
In this course, students learn to implement hospital medication policies and procedures, dispense drugs in a hospital environment, interpret and fulfill hospital drug orders, and maintain essential records and documentation for effective institutional drug management. This includes manual and computerized order entry for unit doses. Independent double checks will be practiced.
	Elective	42

3
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 340	Professional Communication Pharmacy Technician	42	Expand
In this course, students enhance their written communication skills tailored to today's technological and collaborative workplaces. Building on critical reading, thinking, and writing proficiencies, students use a scenario-based approach to understand diverse audiences, address real-world communication challenges, conduct research, and culminate with a capstone project.
PT 341	Pharmacy Calculations 3	14	Expand
In this course, students refine their skills in pharmaceutical calculations, building on prior arithmetic knowledge. They tackle measurement systems, dosage calculations, ingredient breakdowns for compounded products, and pharmacy accounting. The training prepares them for safe and professional practice as pharmacy technicians. Standard 15.1 of the the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) which requires pharmaceutical calculations to be "taught with a zero tolerance assessment" will be implemented in this course.
PT 342	Aseptic Compounding	56	Expand
In this course, students learn aseptic techniques and the preparation of intravenous (IV) admixtures and other parenteral medications, reinforced by a review of pharmaceutical calculations. The focus is on mastering techniques, precision, accuracy, thorough record-keeping, and prioritizing protocol adherence and critical thinking.
PT 343	Pharmacy Dispensing Lab 3	70	Expand
In this course, students become proficient in prescription generation and dispensing using community pharmacy software. They explore pharmacy services like inventory control and practice dispensing for simulated care settings, such as long-term care. PACMED for dispensing in specialized settings will be introduced. A focus of this course includes selecting generic medication while following specific guidelines, enhancing compounding techniques, and understanding over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and alternative medications. Through case studies, students learn critical thinking, recognize the technician's role, and identify when pharmacist referrals are necessary. The course also delves into pharmaceutical devices and dosage forms, emphasizing the pharmacy technician's role.
PT 344	Pharmacotherapeutics 3	42	Expand
In this course, students advance their understanding of disease states and their drug treatments, focusing on the Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Systems, as well as select inflammatory and dermatologic disorders. They consistently apply this knowledge in a Pharmacy Technician context.
PT 345	Institutional Dispensing Lab 2	42	Expand
In this course, students implement hospital medication policies, focusing on drug procurement, dispensing, and management. They maintain essential records using medication management software and practice fulfilling hospital drug orders. Additionally, they learn to prepackage drugs and utilize automated cabinets for dispensing and restocking.
	Elective	42

4
Course #	Title	Credit Hours
PT 440	Professional Communication and Collaboration	42	Expand
In this capstone course, students sharpen their critical thinking using case studies emphasizing the pharmacy technician's collaborative role. They cultivate adaptability, conflict resolution, and effective communication in pharmacy settings, while also refining skills for the professional licensing exams.
PT 444	Pharmacotherapeutics 4	42	Expand
In this course, students delve into microbiology fundamentals, understanding disease-causing organisms and their drug treatments. Bacterial, fungal, viral and other infection treatments will be covered. Cytotoxic medications will be discussed along with safe handling and dispensing of cytotoxic and hazardous treatments.
PT 450	Prof. Practicum Pharm. Tech.	400	Expand
In this course, students undertake fieldwork placements, spending four weeks each in community and hospital pharmacy settings. They observe pharmacy technicians' roles, interact with healthcare professionals, and apply skills from the Pharmacy Technician program. The practicum emphasizes refining technical abilities and enhancing professional communication. No compensation is provided for this placement.

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