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PHAR 2240: Career Development and Licensing Preparation
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course is designed to prepare pharmacy technician students for professional practice by honing career development skills and licensing exam preparation. Students will refine their job search strategies including resume and cover letter writing, and effective interview skills. Additionally, the course will guide students through the preparation process for licensing exams, including the College of Pharmacists of BC Jurisprudence Exam and the PEBC Licensing Exam.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PHAR 2100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create professional resumes and cover letters specific to the pharmacy technician role. (1)
- Demonstrate effective interview technique and communication skills. (2)
- Identify gaps of knowledge to prepare for the Jurisprudence and PEBC Licensing Exams. (3).
- Reflect on effective study strategies to prepare for the Jurisprudence and PEBC Licensing Exams. (4)
- CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 2.1. (2) 3.1. (3) 2.1. (4) 2.1.
- CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 1.4. (2) 1.4. (3) 6.2, 6.3. (4) 6.2, 6.3.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, group work, role-play
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B (72%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20% |
Resume and cover letter assignment |
|
Assignments |
20% |
Interview assignment |
|
Reflect |
30% |
3 reflections worth 10% each |
|
Assignments |
10% |
Jurisprudence practice assignments |
|
Final Exam |
10% |
Simulated MCQ Exam |
|
Final Exam |
10% |
Simulated OSPE Exam |
Course topics
- 1. Resume writing
- 2. Cover letter writing
- 3. Interview skills
- 4. Jurisprudence Exam preparation
- 5. PEBC Exam preparation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.