Red Deer,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician in Red Deer Canada | Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic
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Red Deer Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,163
(c. USD14,015.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Experience how your role as a Pharmacy Technician directly enhances people's wellbeing. This program provides hands-on training through classroom instruction, lab work, and practical placements. Launch your career in this rapidly expanding field where employers actively seek our graduates. Pharmacy Technicians collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare teams across various environments, from hospitals to retail pharmacies. You'll master essential skills like prescription processing, inventory management, and insurance claim handling while training in realistic simulation labs. Our industry partnerships ensure exceptional practical learning opportunities. Red Deer Polytechnic's accredited program qualifies graduates to become Registered Pharmacy Technicians (RPhT) after completing PEBC certification and ACP registration. Practical Training The diploma includes two practicum placements: 160 hours in community pharmacies and 200 hours in hospital settings. Continuing Education Options Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning: RDP graduates receive up to 54 credits toward a Bachelor of Health Science. NAIT: Eligible diploma holders can complete their Bachelor of Technology through a 2+2 program structure. Transfer policies vary by institution - consult the Alberta Transfer Guide and academic advisors for specific details. Career Paths Hospital Pharmacy Technician Community Pharmacy Technician
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. If you completed your studies outside of Alberta, please visit our International Course Equivalencies webpage for equivalencies from a variety of countries around the world.
Eligibility for admission to the Pharmacy Technician program at Red Deer Polytechnic requires applicants to meet minimum academic requirements. Qualified applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Academic Requirements 
Students applying to the Pharmacy Technician program must have:
Fall 2025 Intake
High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 60% in each of:
Biology 30 (or BIOL 0300 or equivalent)
Chemistry 30 (or CHEM 0300 or equivalent) 
ELA 30-1 (or ENGL 0301 or equivalent) or ELA 30-2 (or ENGL 0300 or equivalent)
Mathematics 30-1 (or MATH 0301 or equivalent) or Mathematics 30-2 (or MATH 0300 or equivalent)
OR:
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
Note: Students entering the program are expected to possess basic math skills that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion of fractions, percentages, decimals, ratios, and the ability to perform other related calculations.
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS Academic - 7.0 in Reading, Listening & Speaking, 6.5 on Writing
- OET – Occupational English Test: B grades on Reading, Listening & Speaking, C+ grade on Writing
- TEF Canada – Test d’evaluation de francais: B2 in Reading & Writing, C1 in Listening & Speaking
Tuition
CAD
19,163