Pharmacy Technician Day (October 17) recognizes the invaluable contributions made by Registered Pharmacy Technicians who work tirelessly to ensure patients receive their medications safely and accurately.

The role of a pharmacy technician is an integral part of any pharmacy operation, including Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. With many new responsibilities, such as an expanded role in medication reconciliation and management of our Automated Medication Dispensing Units (Omnicell ®), it is important to take some time to appreciate all that our pharmacy technician team does for our patients, their families and staff. Please take this day to show your support for our pharmacy technician team.

Are you or someone you know interested in pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician?

In order to enroll in one of the 23 current pharmacy technician programs in Ontario, you’ll need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, a grade 12 English credit, and grade 11/12 math and sciences credits. The programs are generally 18-24 months in duration. In order to ensure that the program you’re considering is accredited by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), visit https://ccapp.ca/canadian-pharmacy-technician-programs/

Pharmacy technicians are regulated under the OCP in order to practice. Once you’ve completed an accredited program, you’ll need to meet the requirements from the OCP to become registered and work in the field.