Becoming a pharmacy assistant is the perfect choice for someone who wants an in-demand career in healthcare—without spending years earning a university degree.

Are you patient, a good communicator, eager to help others, and highly detail-focused? Are you interested in pharmacology, healthcare products, and the process of preparing prescription drugs?

This is the profile of a successful pharmacy assistant student.

In this post, we explain all the steps involved in becoming a pharmacy assistant in Ontario. We break down how to get your pharmacy assistant diploma, career options after college, and what to expect at work.

Considering pharmacy assistant training, but not totally sure this career path is right for you? Wondering about job options, courses, and the skills you would need to succeed in this field?

We've got you covered. This week, we gathered together the most frequently asked questions about pharmacy assistant training at Herzing.

These are the questions we often get from prospective students, who are trying to figure out what this program is all about.

For answers, we went straight to the source: Robert Orser.  Robert (Bob) is the instructor for Herzing's Pharmacy Assistant Program, and has more than 40 years experience in the field.

Whether you're fresh out of high school, or looking for better job options as an adult, career training is a fast, effective way to open up new opportunities.

And if you're going to invest in training, one of your key questions should be: Are there plenty of available jobs in my chosen field? How difficult will it be to land my first position after completing the program?

The ultimate goal is to find a career you like, and are good at—which also has strong employment prospects where you live.

We're covering one of those careers in today's post: Pharmacy Assistant. We'll look at the latest salary information, employment outlook, key skills, and training requirements for this role.

Updated November, 2020.

Considering a career in healthcare, but don't want to invest time and money in a university degree? What are your training options?

Actually, there are many alternatives in Ottawa. The city is home to several colleges, offering a range of quick, practical healthcare diploma programs.

Finding a program isn't difficult. The real challenge is deciding which healthcare program best fits your personality, natural strengths, and career goals.

Which path should you take?

What's the best thing about working as a pharmacy assistant? And what are some of the day-to-day challenges people face in this role?

And the big question: should you take pharmacy assistant training and invest in this career path?

In this post, we're breaking down the top pros and cons of becoming a pharmacy assistant, so you can get a clearer picture of whether this diploma program is right for you.