Community Pharmacy Assistant

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Program description - May 2025

Community Pharmacy Assistants are important members of the intraprofessional health care team, working with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, and engaging directly with patients. Pharmacy Assistants work in community pharmacies, both chain and independent, long-term care, and specialized compounding pharmacies. If you are interested in health care, with a desire to assist patients who require a range of pharmacy services, then the Community Pharmacy Assistant program may be a perfect fit for you. This one-year Ontario College Certificate is a fully-integrated program including medical conditions and medications, professional practice, and inventory management. Through a combination of theory, practical laboratories and a work experience placement, graduates are prepared to practice as Community Pharmacy Assistants as they receive, order and manage inventory, assist with compounding and dispensing, and provide general assistance with the delivery of pharmacy services.

Program details

Code: 1499
Start: May 2025
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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    Tuition & fees

    Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.

    1 Term

    Canadian

    International

    Tuition
    $1511.00
    $7294.00
    Ancillary Fees
    $985.19
    $1535.09
    Total Fees
    $2496.19
    $8829.09

    Canadian fee details

    Description Spring 2025
    FT Program Tuition – Basic + $1511.00
    Administration Fee $25.00
    Capital Development Fee $84.22
    CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
    CSI Association Fee $102.00
    CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
    CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
    CSI UPass Fee $118.97
    Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
    ONE Card Fee $7.50
    Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
    Student Services $86.00
    Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
    Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $115.00
    CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
    CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
    CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
    Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
    Term Total $2496.19

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    International fee details

    Description Spring 2025
    International Program Tuition $7294.00
    Administration Fee $25.00
    Capital Development Fee $84.22
    CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
    CSI Association Fee $102.00
    CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $174.90
    CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
    CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
    CSI UPass Fee $118.97
    Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
    ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
    ONE Card Fee $7.50
    Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
    Student Services $86.00
    Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
    Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $115.00
    CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
    CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
    CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
    Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
    Term Total $8829.09

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    Financial assistance

    The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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    Delivery sequence - May 2025 - Kitchener – Doon

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