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Pharmacy technician bridging program
each module is 11-13 weeks online
The Bridging Module Program is availabe
online at Selkirk College, Castlegar or UBC.
For the latest information about this
program, please visit selkirk.ca/programs/
hhs/health/pharmacybridge/details/
Program Calendar
• September 4 - Fall Semester begins
Program Summary
The BC Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program
has been designed to assist pharmacy technicians
currently working in the profession to meet new
regulatory requirements and expanded practice
capabilities defined in the Health Professions Act,
the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling
Act and the Pharmacists Regulation and Bylaws of
the College of Pharmacists of BC (June 2010).
Program Objectives
The Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program is
divided into 4 modules;
• PTECB 130, Pharmacology (33 hours)
• PTECB 131, Product Preparation (33 hours)
• PTECB 132, Management of Drug Distribution
Systems (39 hours)
• PTECB 133, Professional Practice (39
hours).
The program is designed to provide current
technicians with the knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to take on the additional job responsibilities
of a regulated technician. Selkirk College
will offer each module online. It is important to
note that successful completion of the 4 modules
from any BC provider qualifies the student to take
the PEBC Qualifying Examinations.
To receive the Selkirk College credential of Associate
Certificate for the Pharmacy Technician
Bridging Program a student must complete two
of the 4 modules from Selkirk College. However,
students are welcome to complete any number of
the modules from Selkirk College.
Career Potential
Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision
of a licensed Pharmacist to perform pharmacyrelated
functions, in compliance with policies and
procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.
Course of studies
Translation Key:
• Crd = Credits
• Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
Course N name Crd Ttl
PTECB 130 (D) Pharmacology 2 33
PTECB 131 (D) Product Preparation 2 33
PTECB 132 (D) Management of Drug Distribution Systems 3 39
PTECB 133 (D) Professional Practice 3 39
Total: 10 144
The expanded role for Regulated Pharmacy Technicians
in both community and hospital environments
continues to emerge as a result of the regulation
process. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians are well
poised to take on a number of technical responsibilities
within the pharmacy environment as the
demand for pharmacy services increases.
Admission Requirements
Prior to registering for the Pharmacy Technician
Bridging modules, a pharmacy technician must
pre-register with the College of Pharmacists of British
Columbia (CPBC). The CPBC pre-registration
form can be found on the CPBC website.
Important Notice
All students in Pharmacology 130 only need to
have the following textbook for this course. You
can order it online from amazon.ca or similar
website. Moscou K, Snipe K. Pharmacology for
Pharmacy Technicians 2009 ISBN: 978-0-323-
04720-3
Program Courses
PTECB 130 Pharmacology
This course provides a practical, applied approach
to pharmacology. Through a variety of learning
tools such as assignments, quizzes, case studies
and group work, the student will enhance his/her
ability to practice competently and contribute to
a safe patient care setting. Participants will gain
basic knowledge related to the pharmacological
uses of drugs within a variety of commonly
encountered medical conditions.
Prerequisites
Currently a Pharmacy Technician and registered
with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
This course is available via Distance Education.
PTECB 131 Product Preparation
This course addresses the theoretical knowledge
and practical skills essential for safe and accurate
preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical
products. For non-sterile preparation, students
will focus on compounding practices for various
internal and external preparations and specialty
dosage forms, equipment and tools, professional
guidelines, standards and legislation, pharmaceutical
calculations, and documentation requirements.
For sterile product preparation, areas of emphasis
include infection control, aseptic technique,
parenteral dosage forms, accurate calculations,
appropriate use of equipment, and quality control.
Best practices associated with the preparation of
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and antineoplastics
are also covered.
Prerequisites
Currently a Pharmacy Technician and registered
with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
This course is available via Distance Education.
PTECB 132 Management of
Drug Distribution Systems
This course will examine various drug distribution
systems in pharmacy practice, and prepare learners
to effectively manage operations in different
practice settings to ensure safe and effective drug
supply and distribution. Learners will explore
distributive functions in institutional settings, as
well as common drug plans and their formularies,
adjudication challenges, inventory management
elements and common business practices.
Accurate product release within the parameters of
the pharmacy technician role receives special emphasis.
Note: There will be a structured practical
evaluation following this course (and managed by
CPBC) to verify the learners ability to consistently
perform accurate product release in the workplace
(independent double check).
Prerequisites
Currently a Pharmacy Technician and registered
with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
This course is available via Distance Education.
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