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Program Overview

The global pharmaceuticals market is rapidly growing, assuring a promising career outlook for aspiring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologists. If you are precise, good at following instructions, and have a knack for operating equipment, consider career training for this expanding field.

As a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist, you will be:

• Responsible for the oversight, production, documentation, and quality control for making pharmaceutical drugs
• Create and follow strict processes when producing dose-sensitive medication
• Maintaining good manufacturing practices, troubleshooting equipment
• Ensuring sanitary conditions
• And more

Invaluable PMT Skills

The pharmaceutical sector is exploding, with high demand for skilled labour. So much so that employers are coming straight to Oxford College’s program to recruit our graduates.

Oxford College’s intensive PMT program is specifically designed to bring you complete, hands-on training. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and manufacturing.

You will learn how to:

• Operate electronic or computerized control panels from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units
• Control processes start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting
• Monitor outside process equipment
• Adjust equipment, valves, pumps, and controls, and process equipment
• Authorize or co-sign maintenance work orders
• Shut down, isolate, and prepare process units or equipment for maintenance
• Sample products, perform tests, record data, carry out statistical process control on process operations, and write production logs
• Develop operator procedures for normal operation, start-up, or shutdown of unit
• Participate in safety audits and programs, and provide emergency response
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations

You may also be called upon to rotate between different processing units during shift cycles as well as train other workers and co-lead with supervisory responsibilities.

Many Unique Benefits

• Oxford College is the premier pharmaceutical institute in Canada approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training and is recognized by major pharmaceutical companies.
• Our innovative programs have achieved success in developing students for professional careers in the pharmaceutical and allied industries.
• The Institute is equipped with fully functioning GMP compliant laboratories and plants.
• We address the needs of the pharmaceutical industry through industrial training focused on specific departmental needs. Our Programs are 60 % Practical and 40% Theoretical!
• You can become an expert in: Innovation in Research and Development, Quality Standards and Regulatory Compliance, Accessibility of Medicines and Medications, and Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
• A Diploma from Oxford College can lead to a variety of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles in research and development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing.

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Train in State-of-the-Art Facilities

The term “state-of-the-art” gets thrown around a lot, but we really mean it! Our modern facilities are truly clinical grade. Here, you’ll train in laboratory equipment, the same technology you’ll encounter when you enter the field. Learning in a professional environment on this machinery gives you the first-hand experience and confidence that you need to excel when you enter an actual workplace lab.

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Flexible Program Options

Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.

At Oxford College, we provide flexible class schedules; including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at select campuses (subject to availability). Our hybrid learning approach combines online theory classes with in-person practical sessions. Plus, with our state-of-the-art Learning Management System, you can access course materials, submit assignments, and review protocols anytime, anywhere, making learning convenient and accessible.

For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!

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Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!

Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.

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Countless Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, food, cosmetics, natural product, and nutraceutical industries.

Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:

• Pharmaceutical Production Technician
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician
• Process Validation Technician
• Compounding Technician

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR

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Financial Aid

Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.

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