# Pharmacy Technician Diploma

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program is a partnership with Selkirk College and Northern Lights College. 

The program is delivered through a partnership between Selkirk College and Northern Lights College using a blend of online theory courses, in-person lab classes and practicum hours in both hospital and community. The program is 15 months in length and consist of three theory terms, one lab term and ten weeks of practicum. Students complete eight weeks of in-person labs with Northern Lights College on the Dawson Creek campus, where they apply theory learned in the online courses and prepare for practicum.

Career Prospects

Pharmacy technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and members of the health care team in the promotion of wellness, disease prevention and the management of chronic diseases. Pharmacy technicians are responsible and accountable for ensuring accuracy in product preparation and release. Graduates have the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the entry-level competencies defined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).

Details

Intakes

LocationStartingTypeDawson Creek - Lab TermJulyCohort 

Note:  This program has an intake in August each year. See the Selkirk College Program Important Dates for the next intake details.

Length

This is a 15-month program.

Estimated Program Fees

Fees for this program are set by Selkirk College.  See Tuition&Fees.

Still have questions?

Contact:

info@nlc.bc.ca if you are a domestic student

info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are an international student

healthscienceoffice@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student

Admission Requirements

Please see Selkirk College Program Admission Requirements

Important Notes

The Pharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College has been awarded Accreditation Status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Graduates of the program are eligible for direct admission into the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certification process and the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia registration process.

Program Requirements

Program requirements provided here are abridged from Selkirk College.  

Term One

Selkirk College PTEC 101

Selkirk College PTEC 102

Selkirk College PTEC 103

Selkirk College PTEC 111

Selkirk College PTEC 117

Term Two

Selkirk College PTEC 122

Selkirk College PTEC 123

Selkirk College PTEC 126

Selkirk College PTEC 127

Selkirk College PTEC 128

Term Three

Selkirk College PTEC 213

Selkirk College PTEC 216

Selkirk College PTEC 217

Term Four

PTEC220 Technology for Product Distribution (2.0 Credits)

PTEC221 Prescription Dispensing (2.0 Credits)

PTEC223 Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation (3.0 Credits)

PTEC 224 Non-Sterile Compounding (2.0 Credits)

Credential

None