Pharmacy Assistant ( Short Course )

Pharmacy Assistant ( Short Course )

• Pharmacy Assisting- An introduction and Career Planning 0/7

  • Lesson 1.1
    Overview of pharmacy in Canadian healthcare
  • Lesson 1.2
    Scope of practice
  • Lesson 1.3
    Resume and cover letter writing
  • Lesson 1.4
    Interview preparation
  • Lesson 1.5
    Job search strategies
  • Lesson 1.6
    Workplace professionalism, Time management & etiquette
  • Lesson 1.7
    Career pathways & WHMIS

• Ethical and legal responsibilities in Pharmacy 0/5

  • Lesson 2.1
    Ethical responsibilities and professional conduct
  • Lesson 2.2
    Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Lesson 2.3
    Food and Drugs Act & provincial regulations
  • Lesson 2.4
    Legal elements of a prescription
  • Lesson 2.5
    PHIPA and documentation

• An introduction to Pharmacology- Understanding Medications 0/6

  • Lesson 3.1
    Principles of pharmacology
  • Lesson 3.2
    Drug classifications
  • Lesson 3.3
    Brand vs. generic drugs
  • Lesson 3.4
    Drug administration routes
  • Lesson 3.5
    Side effects and reactions
  • Lesson 3.6
    Drug interactions

• Pharmacy Communication essentials and Medical terminology for Pharmacy Assistants 0/7

  • Lesson 4.1
    Word roots, prefixes, and suffixes
  • Lesson 4.2
    Common medical abbreviations
  • Lesson 4.3
    Decoding prescription instructions
  • Lesson 4.4
    Customer service and communication
  • Lesson 4.5
    Handling patient interactions
  • Lesson 4.6
    Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson 4.7
    Privacy and documentation