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Pharmacy Technician Diploma

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IT'S A PRIVILEGE, BOTH IN TERMS OF PRESTIGE, AND CAREERS TO BE A PART OF THE CANADIAN HEALTHCARE SECTOR. SINCE HEALTHCARE IN CANADA IS IN REGULATED PUBLIC SECTOR, IT INVITES INTENSE SCRUTINY AND REGULATIONS BEFORE AN ASPIRING HEALTHCARE STUDENT OR PROFESSIONAL BECOMES ELIGIBLE TO STUDY AND WORK IN CANADIAN HEALTHCARE. THE CANADIAN PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOLLOWS STRINGENT PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES TO ADMIT, EDUCATE AND PREPARE INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE STUDENTS TO BECOME A PART OF THE CANADIAN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.

The two-year Pharmacy Technician Diploma is designed to equip undergraduate students to gain the scope of skills needed for the profession, including, receiving, ordering, and managing inventory;Preparing, dispensing, and compounding medications; Interacting with patients and a variety of health care providers; Assisting in the provision of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy services. The program has Full Accreditation Status with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), preparing graduates for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada’s national certification exam. Pharmacy technicians are regulated under the Health Professions Act and register with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.

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Academic Foundation Program at Chitkara University

The 5-week Academic Foundation Program or AFP has been designed and will be delivered by the School of Health and Wellness at Bow Valley College, Canada. Prior to your arrival in Canada, you will go through 5-weeks of Academic orientation at Chitkara University, delivered online by instructors from Bow Valley College. This AFP will give you an overview of your two-years diploma program at Bow Valley College, what is expected of you in the program, how will you prepare for your courses and succeed in them, and other insights into the Canadian Healthcare sector, including living in Canada and other social-cultural nuances that will help you integrate with the Canadian way of education, and life. The AFP would comprise of synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning. The learners will complete Academic Success 101, a Bow Valley College non-credit course here in India, closer to their homes before hitting the road running at Bow Valley College in Canada in their respective healthcare program. This course is mandatory for all incoming students.

Week 1

Introduction to Bow Valley College
Introduction to Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Introduction to the program

Module 1: Welcome to Bow Valley College
Module 2: Tech at BVC – overview of D2L, MS Teams, Office 365

Week 2

What to expect from your instructors and what they expect from you

Module 3: Learning How to Learn
Module 4: Online Learning at BVC

Week 3

Strategies for success-e.g. time management, study skills, learning supports

Module 5: Academic Writing Preparation

Week 4

Academic writing
Academic integrity
APA referencing or citation format

Module 5: Academic Writing Prep

Week 5

Advice from current learners and graduates from Bow Valley College

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK AT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE, CANADA

TERM 1

English Composition
Pharmacy Theory
Pharmacy Jurisprudence and Ethics
Pharmacotherapy I
Pharmacotherapy II
Pharmacy Calculations I
Prescription Processing

TERM 2

Pharmacotherapy III
Pharmacotherapy IV
Pharmacy Calculations II
Community Pharmacy Practice
Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Community Dispensing Lab I

TERM 3

Pharmacy Management
Community Dispensing Lab II
Extemporaneous Compounding
Lab Hospital Dispensing Lab
Sterile Production Lab

TERM 4

Specialized Pharmacotherapy
Entry to Pharmacy Practice
Community Pharmacy Practicum
Hospital Pharmacy Practicum

Program Highlights

The pharmacy technician diploma program is essential to meeting the ever-increasing demands for health care efficiency and improved patient experience. This program will allow you to gain the skills needed for the profession, including, receiving, ordering, and managing inventory; Preparing, dispensing, and compounding medications; Interacting with patients and a variety of health care providers; Assisting in the provision of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy services.
The program has Full Accreditation Status with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), preparing graduates for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada's national certification exam. Pharmacy technicians are regulated under the Health Professions Act and register with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
Registered Pharmacy Technicians have an expanded scope of practice that includes responsibilities such as performing final checks on prescriptions and receiving verbal orders from prescribers. Other tasks include compounding mixtures, dispensing medications, or preparing sterile products such as eye drop compounds or intravenous mixtures.
The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program has a designated lab. The world-class lab simulates both community and hospital pharmacy practice with individual work areas equipped with computers, phones and dispensing supplies, compounding equipment, certified sterile production hoods, and a high-speed automated medication packager (PACMED®️).
On approval of your application, you will receive a letter of acceptance which defines your conditions of transfer to Bow Valley College in Calgary, Alberta. You will go through five weeks of orientation at Chitkara University and will also be coached on IELTS since that is a mandatory requirement for transfer, among others.

Career Opportunities

Begin a career where you play a critical role in contributing to patient care as a pharmacy technician. Prepare yourself for opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of Canadians. Today, pharmacy technicians are entrusted with assisting in preparing medications, collecting medical histories and educating patients – all of which allow the pharmacist more time to focus on patient care.

As a Pharmacy Technician graduate, you'll have the ability to:

Strong problem solving skills
Technologically adaptable
Able to follow instructions, retain information, and prioritize tasks
Objective and factual
Active listening skills, non-judgemental and empathetic
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Fee Structure at Chitkara University

Towards 5 weeks Academic Foundation Program, IELTS Coaching, Study Permit Application Preparation & Submission

Rs. 85000 /-

5 weeks of Boarding & Lodging/Transportation

Rs. 15000 /-

Fee Structure at Bow Valley College

Tuition Fee (Two Years)

CAD $29,262

Estimated Book Costs

CAD $1,100

How to Apply

You can visit our website or download application form or visit us at our admission office in Chandigarh or speak to our representative. Once you meet the eligibility conditions below, you can deposit application form with required documents and application fee to receive your letter of admission. The eligibility conditions are:

Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is ranked as world’s fifth most livable city by the Economist in 2019 “livability ranking” for its healthcare, education, infrastructure and stability. Clean and beautiful, with modern architecture, attractive downtown, a good-sized meandering river and the rocky mountains backdrop adds to the beauty of the city. It is the major urban centre for the entire southern half of the province of Alberta, and is surrounded by an area of profound beauty with an unspoiled, resource-rich natural environment. It’s more affordable to live in Calgary than in many large North American cities. Calgary’s economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and tourism sectors.

Transfer to Canada

You have to secure a study permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or IRCC, the only Canadian government visa granting authority, and other conditions include but not limited to:

Please note that IRCC has the sole right to grant or refuse any kind of visa to Canada and no external factor or entity has any say, control or influence on their decision. For more information visit http://cic.gc.ca/English/study/work.asp.

Work in Canada

International Student Permit Information

Initial Study Permit
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp

Study Permit Extension
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-extend.asp

Study Permit Amendment
http://cic.gc.ca/English/study/work.asp

Working On-Campus
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-oncampus.asp

Working off-Campus
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-offcampus.asp

Post-graduation Work Permit
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation.html

Temporary Resident Visa (with valid status—study or work permit)
www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/cpp-o-apply.asp