The Professional Development and Assessment Program has undergone an extensive evaluation in order to learn from, build on and strengthen the current program. As a result, the launch of the September 2009 PDAP cycle has been delayed until the recommendations for the renewed program are developed and approved.
The evaluation has included a review of PDAP by and recommendations from the CE-Plus Task Group, Program Evaluation Task Group, External Consultants, and College staff. These recommendations were presented to the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) at their March 4, 2010 meeting. The QAC will put forth their final recommendations to the Board at their June 18, 2010 meeting. In accordance with the Health Professions Act, sec. 54 (2), the program will ultimately consist of both a continuing education component and an assessment component.
Details regarding the new PDAP program will be provided following the June 18, 2010 Board meeting. Please stay tuned.
Professional Development and Assessment Program (PDAP)
The Professional Development and Assessment Program (PDAP) was launched in September 2003 and provides an opportunity for registered pharmacists to demonstrate that they are developing their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of their clients and the healthcare system. The Framework of Professional Practice (FPP) is inherent to PDAP, and all other College programs and provides a detailed, comprehensive description of pharmacy practice in British Columbia. As such, the FPP serves as BC pharmacists’ standards of practice.
All registered pharmacists are required to participate in PDAP once every six years. As part of an on-going cycle, one-half of registrants participate at a time by first completing a self-assessment based on the FPP and then by selecting one of two assessment options to demonstrate that they meet the BC standards of practice. They choose either the Knowledge Assessment (KA) or the Learning and Practice Portfolio (LPP).
Pharmacists who successfully meet the standard on either assessment option during Phase 1, meet the program requirements for the six year cycle. Those who do not meet the standard during Phase 1, have another opportunity in Phase 2 to demonstrate that they meet the standards of practice. Pharmacists who do not meet the standard in Phase 2 receive individual remediation and support to help them undergo reassessment during Phase 3.
General Information
Self-Assessment