• Graduates with a DVS in Pharmacy Technical Assistance must be at least 18 years old to enter the job market.
• While the term “drug” is used in competencies, teachers have the flexibility to replace it with placebos or substitutes during instruction.
• Hands-On Experience: Students gain practical experience in handling drugs during their training in Work-Related Tasks at both community pharmacies and health care institutions.
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions to be eligible for this program:
•High School Diploma or Equivalent:
The individual holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g., a certificate of equivalency for educational level) or a higher-level diploma such as a college diploma or bachelor’s degree.
•Age 16 or Older with Required Units:
The person is at least 16 years old by September 30 of the school year in which they begin their training. They have obtained the 4th-grade secondary units in the language of instruction, second language, and mathematics from programs established by the ministry or have completed recognized equivalent learning.
•Age 18 or Older with Functional Prerequisites:
The individual is at least 18 years old when starting their training and possesses functional prerequisites. This includes passing the General Development Test and meeting specific prerequisites (see the table below), or having completed recognized equivalent learning.
•Units from 3rd Secondary Level and Concurrent General and Vocational Training:
The person has obtained the Secondary 3 credits in the language of instruction, second language, and mathematics from programs established by the ministry. They will pursue their general education concurrently with vocational training to obtain the missing 4th-grade secondary units in the language of instruction, second language, and mathematics from programs established by the ministry
- For more information on Functional Prerequisites, please visit the InfoRouteFPT website.
- For a full list of required registration documents based on your status in Canada, click here.
