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Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • About the Program

    The Pharmacy Technician diploma program at CTS Canadian Career College prepares you to become a regulated pharmacy technician (RPhT) through Canada's first blended distance education model for this profession. Over 79 weeks (1,830 hours), you'll gain comprehensive knowledge in pharmacology, compounding, sterile products, hospital and community pharmacy practice, preparing you for PEBC qualifying exams and provincial registration. The innovative delivery combines online learning from your community with intensive hands-on Skills Camps at campus locations (North Bay, Sudbury, or Barrie) and a 360-hour practicum in retail and hospital pharmacy settings, addressing the nationwide shortage of regulated pharmacy technicians.

    What You'll Learn

    • Pharmaceutical Sciences & Calculations - Master anatomy and physiology, pharmacology covering drug classifications and mechanisms, pharmaceutical calculations for accurate dosing and compounding, plus microbiology, phytotherapy, vitamins and supplements
    • Compounding & Sterile Products - Develop expertise in non-sterile and sterile compounding techniques, aseptic procedures for preparing sterile products, clean room protocols, and quality assurance procedures ensuring patient safety in hospital and community settings
    • Hospital & Community Pharmacy Practice - Gain proficiency in hospital dispensing operations, community pharmacy workflows, long-term care pharmacy procedures, pharmacy software and billing systems, prescription processing, and drug distribution protocols aligned with NAPRA Standards of Practice
    • Regulatory Compliance & Professional Practice - Study pharmacy laws, regulations and ethics, interprofessional collaboration, interpersonal workplace skills, patient communication scenarios, scope of practice, continuing education requirements, and professional standards governing regulated pharmacy technicians

    Key Program Features

    • 79 weeks blended distance education - innovative delivery with 1,140 hours online learning + 240 hours Skills Camps + 60 hours semester reviews + 360-hour practicum in retail and hospital pharmacies
    • CCAPP accredited program - Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs accreditation (2023-2029) ensuring national standards and eligibility for PEBC registration
    • Skills Camps at campus locations - intensive hands-on training in simulated pharmacy lab environments at North Bay, Sudbury, or Barrie campuses (1 week after semester 1, 2 weeks after semester 2, 3 weeks after semester 3)
    • Study from your community - complete theory-based courses online without relocating, then attend concentrated Skills Camps and practicum placements across Canada

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Regulated Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) in hospital pharmacies, community retail pharmacies, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies, compounding pharmacies

    Why it matters: Address Canada's nationwide shortage of regulated pharmacy technicians—work as an essential healthcare professional supporting pharmacists in medication preparation, distribution, and patient safety across diverse pharmacy environments

Skilled Trades, Auto, Fire Programs

  • About the Program

    The Fire Safety Technician certificate program prepares you for careers in security and fire protection services. In just 19 weeks (including 160-hour placement), you'll complete the first step toward the CFAA Registered Technician designation—Canada's most-recognized credential for fire alarm system testing and inspection professionals.

    What You'll Learn

    • 19 weeks including placement - accelerated training with 160-hour placement in real fire protection service settings
    • Fire alarm systems - system overview, applications, testing and inspection procedures, fire safety principles, life safety systems electronics (LSSE)
    • Electrical fundamentals - basic electricity principles specifically for fire alarm technicians, electrical systems and components
    • CFAA certification preparation - comprehensive preparation for CFAA final theory exam leading to Registered Technician designation

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Safety Technician, Life Safety Systems Technician in fire protection service companies, security firms, building management, inspection services

    Why it matters: Earn Canada's most-recognized fire alarm credential—every building needs qualified technicians to test and inspect fire alarm systems, protecting lives and property through essential fire safety services

  • About the Program

    The Brewing Technician diploma program trains you for careers in Ontario's booming craft brewery sector and large-scale brewing operations. Over 39 weeks (29 weeks online learning + 10-week brewery internship), you'll master brewing science, fermentation management, quality control, and packaging technologies through distance education that lets you study from your community without relocation.

    What You'll Learn

    • 39 weeks blended learning - 29 weeks online instruction + 10-week (300-hour) hands-on internship in real craft or large-scale breweries
    • Brewing science & production - ingredient selection (malt, hops, yeast, water chemistry), mashing, lautering, boiling, fermentation management, cellar practices, packaging (kegging, canning, bottling)
    • Quality control & lab testing - sanitation protocols, CIP systems, gravity/pH/IBU/SRM testing, sensory evaluation, brewery hygiene standards
    • Operations & business - equipment care, draft systems, production planning, inventory, record-keeping, marketing, distribution, regulations, taxes

    Career Opportunities

    Roles: Brewer's Assistant, Junior Brewer, Cellarperson, Packaging Technician, QC/QA Lab Technician, Taproom Operations in craft breweries, microbreweries, large-scale operations

    Why it matters: Ontario's craft brewery explosion demands skilled brewing technicians—one of the only programs of its kind in Ontario prepares you for this growing sector with real-world brewery experience

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