Alberta Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program
This program is designed to assist working pharmacy technicians meet the new requirements of the Alberta College of Pharmacists.
See Student Information link on the right hand side of this page for details of admission and course requirements.
NOTE: While it is anticipated that these courses will require a minimum of 3 hours per week of on-line work, students will also be required to do readings, study and prepare assignments, so 10-12 hours / week of course work will be the norm. If this is your first on-line course in a Blackboard environment, you will also require time to familiarize yourself with the layout, structure and design of the course.
Please be advised the following texts and materials are required:
- Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technician Bridging-
Focus on Safe Medication Practices by Rantucci Stewart and Stewart
ISBN 978-0-7817-7078-1
- Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technician Bridging-
Moscou K, Snipe K. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians 2009
ISBN: 978-0-323-04720-3
- Product Preparation for Pharmacy Technician Bridging-
Product Preparation Student Kit – OCP-001
- Product Preparation Plar Challenge - submission of the “Competency of Extemporaneous Compounding & Sterile Product Preparation” must be completed and submitted via fax – 403.342.3278 prior to registering for and writing this challenge exam. See also “ACP Important Notice for Product Preparation PLAR” for detailed instructions on completing and submitting these forms. Forms located on the right hand side of this page.
Texts and materials are available in the RDC Bookstore. Call 403.342.3245 to order.
TO REGISTER:
- If you have not done so previously, complete the Application Form on this page and fax to 403.357.3660 (do one time only; not required for each course registration).
- Register in your selected course online or by phone 403.357.3663 (have course # ready).
- See additional information / checklist documents and required forms on the right hand side of this page for exam arrangements and program details.
IMPORTANT: Registration for Winter/Spring 2012 is now open!
To avoid delays in the registration process and possible disappointment in courses being full, please ensure you’ve provided the following on your application form:
• Course Title (see below)
• Your credit card information
Fall 2011 Schedule
Winter 2012 Schedule
Spring 2012 Schedule