Hospital Pharmacy

Course code PHAR 1206

Credit 7.0

Length 150.0 hours

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Students will explore the practice of pharmacy within institutional settings. Building on the foundational knowledge and skills gained in PHAR 1106 Community Pharmacy, this course allows students to apply their understanding of dispensing procedures and pharmacy operations to the institutional environment. Students will discuss different distribution systems and the delivery of healthcare services in hospitals. During the lab portion of the course, students will expand their skills in maintaining accurate records, prescription dispensing, hospital pharmacy equipment, and quality assurance.

Prerequisites

PHAR 1106.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • 1. Types of hospitals
  • 2. Organization of hospitals
  • 3. Pharmacy Department
  • 4. Prescription processing
  • 5. Drug distribution systems
  • 6. Specialty areas
  • 7. Hospital Pharmacy Equipment
  • 8. Quality assurance
  • 9. Outpatient dispensing

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70298 September 8, 2026
to December 11, 2026
Lab
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule
72866 September 8, 2026
to December 11, 2026
Lab
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.