How long is the Pharmacy Technician - Retail at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology?
5 Month Certificate

What you need to get in to the Pharmacy Technician - Retail at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology?
Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with an overall average of at least in each of the following courses or their equivalents: 60% in Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30 or Math 31; English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2. English Proficiency: English is the language of instruction in all programs at SAIT and the primary language of most workplaces in Alberta. Prior to admission to this program, all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways: 1. Successful completion of the named prerequisite English course or equivalent, with at least three years of formal full-time study at an English designated secondary school or post-secondary institution in an English speaking country which SAIT recognizes as English language proficiency exempt. 2. Proof on application of a minimum score of 8 in Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) in all categories. The CLBA measures English proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Further information about the CLBA may be obtained at www.language.ca. Successful candidates must sign a practicum agreement contract prior to final acceptance. This program receives more applications than seats available in the program. Applicants will be ranked on the basis of achieving a keyboarding speed of 35 wpm net or better on a keyboarding assessment (www.typingtest.com), academic standing and a career investigation. The top ranked candidates will be offered a personal interview with the selection committee for further consideration based on suitability to the program and the career, community and professional service. Candidates will be notified of their success in obtaining an interview by mid-April or mid-December. The usual number of seats in this program is 24 in late August and 24 in January. Due to restrictions within the practicum component of this program, international applications will not be accepted.

For more information on the Pharmacy Technician - Retail at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(403) 284-7248

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Pharmacy Technician - Retail?
In Class Study