Professional Practice 2

Course code PHAR 1201

Credit 2.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course continues the study of the profession of pharmacy. Issues pertaining to patient safety and standards of practice are emphasized. Emerging trends and issues affecting pharmacy practice are discussed. The course also includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.

Prerequisites

PHAR 1101.

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. Patient safety
  • 2. Anatomy and physiology
  • 3. Medical terminology
  • 4. Trends in Pharmacy
  • 5. Quality Assurance
  • 6. Research
  • 7. Keyboarding

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70293 September 8, 2026
to December 11, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule
72861 September 8, 2026
to December 11, 2026
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.