Pharmacy Technician

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

• One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

plus

• One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%
• Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)
• Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U)

Mature student status.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

English Language Proficiency

English proficiency requirements for the Pharmacy Technician program (PPHTO) are as follows:

For more information about the English Proficiency requirements for Pharmacy Technicians, please visit the Ontario College of Pharmacists website.

Articulation Agreement

The following Articulation Agreement applies only to students enrolled in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program, starting at Sheridan in September 2019 or later.

Applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements to this program at Sheridan who complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program will be granted admission, contingent on space in the program (in the semester that they are applying for), if they fulfill the following criteria:

• An overall GPA of 3.0;
• A minimum of 70% in required science and math courses for the program(s) to which the student is seeking admission; and
• A minimum grade of 60% in both English courses (ENG 10102 and ENG 17889) for students seeking admission to Sheridan's health science degrees (excluding diplomas) included under this agreement.

For the courses with minimum grade thresholds, as specified above, students may only have a maximum of two graded attempts. Withdrawals without Academic Penalty (i.e., "W" grades) are not included.

Where space is not available in the semester for which an applicant has applied and the applicant meets all the requirements of this agreement, admission to a later intake of the program will be granted.

Applicants from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate program must also complete all other pre-admission requirements for their chosen programs (including volunteer hours for the Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences – Athletic Therapy program), and should be aware of program-specific requirements such as criminal record checks, immunization documentation, etc.

Applicants who meet the admission requirements above and who successfully complete the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program are not required to complete the HOAE (Health Occupations Aptitude Exam), an admission requirement for Practical Nursing and Veterinary Technician.

Prospective students should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for registration, such as English language proficiency in the program for which this transfer process is being applied.

Preparation for Application

The employment opportunities and scope of responsibilities for the pharmacy technician have changed and continue to evolve. We recommend that applicants research the demands of this career.

Criminal Record Check & Immunization Requirements

Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.

Program Accreditation

Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program has been awarded Full Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs from July 2017 to June 2021 (extended to December 2021).

Admission Requirements/Additional Info

Prior to your placements, you must (at your own expense) obtain a valid CPR + AED certificate (Level C) with standard First Aid, complete a criminal record/vulnerable sectors check, take a N95 Mask Fit Test, and present an up-to-date immunization record approved by the Sheridan College Health Centre.