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.
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What you will learn
- 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
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42337 |
January 5, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42677 |
January 5, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70298 |
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.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.