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Pharmacy Assistant
Certificate Program in Ontario
Gain the knowledge, professional awareness and confidence for an entry-level pharmacy assistant support role.
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4 Weeks
Online Learning
Live & Interactive Classes
Registered Pharmacist
Instructors
Academic Observation
Community Pharmacy Project
In-Person Pharmacy Training
Pharmacist Supervised
Your Community. Our Focus.
A Healthier Tomorrow.
Built for meaningful pharmacy support
Learn with purpose. Practise with care.
OPAA combines structured online learning, live pharmacist-led instruction, guided assignments, a supervised community-pharmacy training session and an independent Community Pharmacy Observation Project to help learners prepare for an entry-level pharmacy assistant support role.
Your four-week learning journey
From foundations to safe pharmacy workflow.
Foundations & terminology
Drug products, prescriptions & safe communication
Schedules, calculations, privacy & safety
Workflow, software & final competency
Frequently asked questions
Helpful information before you apply.
How long is the program?
The program covers four weeks and approximately 26 planned learning hours, including approximately 6 hours 30 minutes of OPAA videos, required Week 4 Kroll tutorials, live classes, supervised training and guided study. Live classes may run longer for questions and discussion.
How is the program delivered?
Learning combines portal learning materials, live pharmacist-led instruction, 2 hours of supervised community-pharmacy training and guided assignments and assessments, including an independent observation project.
Who is this program for?
It is designed for people preparing for an entry-level pharmacy assistant support role in a pharmacy setting.
What will I learn?
You will learn pharmacy foundations, prescription workflow, communication, privacy, safety, basic calculations and practical workplace skills.
What is the Community Pharmacy Observation Project?
It is a required independent observation from public customer areas, included within the guided-assignment hours. It is separate from the 2-hour supervised community-pharmacy training session.
How is the certificate earned?
Students must meet the required academic and final-competency standards, complete the Community Pharmacy Observation Project and demonstrate safety-critical competencies.
Can I share my student account or course materials?
No. Your account is for your own use. Course materials, videos and assessments must not be shared, copied or recorded.
How do I get help during the program?
Email OPAA support for enrolment, course access, account, payment, certificate or administrative questions. You will receive an acknowledgement, and the team aims to reply within two business days.
What if I need an accommodation?
Contact OPAA support as early as possible. The team will explain the available request process and next steps.
What happens after I apply?
Complete your details and sign the Student Policy Agreement, then continue to secure Stripe Checkout. OPAA creates your application only after Stripe confirms payment. OPAA then reviews your application and payment settlement before approving course access. If payment is declined, cancelled or not confirmed, no application is created.
OPAA support
We are here to help you move forward.
For enrolment, course access, account, payment, certificate and administrative questions, OPAA support is provided by email. Use the support form for your request. OPAA aims to reply within two business days.
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