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Pharmacy Assistant Diploma

Learn practical pharmacy skills.Combine healthcare & customer care.Support the pharmacy team.

You’ll build practical skills in prescription processing, compounding, pharmacy software and pharmacy math -- then apply them during a 6-week, 200-hour internship in a community pharmacy.

  • Live online training
  • Real pharmacy software
  • 6-week, 200-hour internship

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01Program at a glance

Practical pharmacy training with real-world experience.

Build pharmacy knowledge and hands-on skills through live, instructor-led online training, then apply them during a 6-week internship in a community pharmacy.

32
weeks total
LIVE
online
200
internship hours
Delivery & schedule
  • Live, instructor-led online classes
  • Half-day classes
  • Apply your skills during a 6-week, 200-hour internship
Diploma & skills
  • Pharmacy Assistant diploma
  • Prescription processing, compounding and pharmacy law training
  • First Aid/CPR/WHMIS training
Guidance & support
  • One-on-one admissions guidance
  • Ongoing enrolment means you don’t have to wait for a new semester to start
  • Explore financial assistance options
Build practical skills for a working pharmacy.
With half-day classes and accelerated career training, you’ll prepare for the day-to-day responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant.
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Pharmacy assistant helping a customer with a product in a community pharmacy
triOS College’s
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma ProgramBuild practical pharmacy skills for a customer-focused healthcare role.
02Career possibilities

See where your new skills can take you.

Build practical skills in prescription processing, inventory, pharmacy software and customer service, then apply them in community pharmacy and other pharmacy-support settings.

Pharmacy Assistantprescriptions + pharmacy support
Dispensary Assistantmedication preparation + inventory
Pharmacy Supply Assistantstock + inventory support
Clinic Assistantclient service + administrative support
Drug Safety Coordinatormedication safety + records
$20/hr
median hourly wage*
$26/hr
high hourly wage*
* Government of Canada Job Bank (NOC 33103). Updated November 19, 2025. Ontario wages rounded to the nearest dollar.
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03Your training

Build practical skills for a working pharmacy.

Build skills in prescription processing, pharmacy software, inventory, non-sterile compounding, pharmacy math and medication safety. You’ll apply your training during a 6-week, 200-hour internship in a community pharmacy.

Prescription processing & software

Practice prescription interpretation, data entry, labels, billing, inventory and pharmacy reports using a computerized dispensary system.

Non-sterile compounding

Practice weighing, measuring, mixing, labelling and documenting non-sterile preparations.

Pharmacy mathematics

Build skills in dosage calculations, prescription pricing, business math and compounding calculations.

Pharmacology

Learn drug classifications, therapeutic uses, side effects and commonly used Canadian brand and generic drugs.

Pharmacy law & ethics

Study pharmacy legislation, regulations, professional standards and ethical responsibilities.

Anatomy & medical terminology

Build medical terminology plus foundational anatomy and physiology knowledge.

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04Your career path

Explore where your Pharmacy Assistant training can take you.

Build practical experience for pharmacy and healthcare settings, with training that prepares you for the day-to-day responsibilities of supporting customers, pharmacists and pharmacy teams.

Potential workplaces
Where graduates work

Community pharmacies
Hospital pharmacies
Long-term care facilities
Medical clinics
Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Home healthcare companies
Pharmacy distribution & wholesale settings

What you might do
Day-to-day responsibilities

Process prescription information
Prepare labels and pharmacy records
Assist with medication preparation
Help manage inventory and stock
Handle billing and pharmacy paperwork
Support customers at the counter
Work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy assistant speaking with a customer at a community pharmacy counter
Career snapshot
32 weeks — diploma program
90% — employment rate*
$20–$26/hr — median to high wage**
* Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months. ** Government of Canada Job Bank (NOC 33103). Updated November 19, 2025. Ontario wages rounded to the nearest dollar.
triOS College graduates have been hired by
Shoppers Drug Mart Walmart Pharmacy Toronto Western Hospital Rexall Pharma Plus Costco Wholesale Pharmacy The Dispensary Joseph Brant Hospital Toronto Medical Pharmacy
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Why Choose triOS College?

Guidance from the start

Our team will guide you through the admission process and your financial aid options to help make enrolment simpler.

Learning support along the way

Our experienced instructors care about your progress and will help you build your skills and confidence throughout the program.

Career preparation included

Prepare for your job search with resumé help, interview guidance and career services.

SUCCESS STORIES

“I enrolled as a fresher without medical background. After graduating, I was immediately hired at the pharmacy where I completed my internship. The individual courses of the program covered all aspects of pharmacy procedures and policies. Our instructors often exposed us to advanced knowledge as they were also highly experienced professionals.”

Anisha P.triOS College Pharmacy Assistant program graduate

“It was a tough run. I was working full time and attending school full time. I loved going to school. I looked forward to it every day. It was relaxing compared to work. My teacher was an inspiration, and she kept me motivated. School was great! I know work full time at a pharmacy.”

Cheryl O.triOS College Pharmacy Assistant Graduate

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Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
Live online training | 6-week internship | 32 weeks total
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