This two-year program includes two community pharmacy work practicum placements and one institutional pharmacy placement.
All practicums are preceptor-led, with students working under the supervision of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists. These unpaid placements provide relevant work experience and develop entry-to-practice competence.
The Pharmacy Technician Program requires the following pre-practicum clearance documentation:
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) or RCMP equivalent
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check
• Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Current, approved immunization record (as per Winnipeg Regional Health Authority requirements)
Important: Students should not begin any clearance applications or immunizations before the program start date. They should wait for guidance on the process, obtain relevant forms, and apply on the program-specified date to ensure their clearances do not expire before the practicum end date.
PVSC and abuse registry clearances are only deemed valid for a maximum period of six months and must cover the entire Work Practicum duration (e.g., end date). Consequently, returning Year 2 students must submit new pre-practicum clearance documentation as these are annual requirements.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with the pre-practicum clearances.
