Program Overview

Program Overview

The provided markdown content contains information about various university programs offered by Excel Career College. The programs are categorized into several fields, including Business Management & Logistics, Digital Marketing & Business Management, Academic Diploma, Healthcare, Agriculture and Sustainability, Education & Social Services, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, and English Language Programs.

Programs

• Business Management & Logistics
• Digital Marketing & Business Management
• Academic Diploma
• Healthcare
  • Healthcare Office Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Pharmacy Assistant with Practicum
  • Pharmacy Technician
• Agriculture and Sustainability
  • Aquaculture Technician
  • Sustainability & Renewable Energy
• Education & Social Services
  • Social Services & Community Support Worker
  • Early Childhood Education Assistant
  • Education Assistant
• Finance
  • Financial Office Assistant
  • Insurance Professional
• Information Technology
  • Cyber Security
• Legal
  • Immigration Assistant
• English Language Programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Beginner
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Pre-Intermediate
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Upper-Intermediate
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Advanced
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Intensive

Pharmacy Assistant Program

About the Program

The Pharmacy Assistant Diploma at Excel Career College is a 26-week program designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in pharmacy settings. The program focuses on delivering the practical skills and foundational knowledge needed to assist pharmacists in dispensing, customer service, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

Career Opportunities

• Community Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Stock and Inventory Clerk
• Compounding Pharmacy Assistant

Courses

• Pharmacy Assistant
• Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Pharmacology for Pharmacy Assistants
• Pharmacy Calculations for Pharmacy Assistants
• Pharmacy Software Fundamentals
• Community Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacy Compounding Techniques
• Certifications

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), achieve a minimum of 50% on Excel’s in-house math assessment, and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:

• Completion of grades 9-11, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages
• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) – Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
  • Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level
  • The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level
  • iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5
  • EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Duration and Format

• Duration: 26 weeks
• Format: In-class, Distance, Combined
• Total program hours: 520
• Total weeks: 26
• Total months: 6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Are there any exams or practical assessments in this program? Yes, the program includes both written exams and practical assessments to test your knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios.
• Do I need previous healthcare experience to do well in this program? No, this program is designed for beginners. You’ll start with the basics and gradually build your skills through guided instruction, hands-on practice, and real-world training.