To enhance pharmacists’ preparedness for decision-making roles in the healthcare sector, UBC's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is developing a new interprofessional, online graduate certificate program in collaboration with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s School of Population and Public Health and the School of Nursing. We are seeking your feedback to assist us in its development.
While Pride Season - typically reserved for large community celebrations and awareness events – is going to look a little different this year, the vibrancy and strength of 2SLGBTQ+ communities across BC continues to shine.
At the start of the pandemic, many first aid and CPR providers extended the expiry date of some of their certifications, based on their own criteria, as in-person first aid and CPR courses were not available.
However, as we continue to progress through the different phases of the provincial restart plan, some providers continue to offer extensions, while some are offering training sessions which may involve both online and in-class components.
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond provided details about her investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system at a news conference on July 9.
A new 24/7 support line for clinicians and pharmacists is now available, offering live, in-the-moment addiction medicine support while they are meeting with patients across British Columbia.
BC Health Regulators (BCHR) members are united in declaring that any racist behaviour among regulated health professionals is unprofessional, harmful to patients, and unacceptable. It contravenes the professional conduct standards to which health professionals are held and constitutes a danger to the public.
Sunday, June 21st marks the 24th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, and throughout the month of June, BC’s health professionals are asked to take some time to both celebrate and reflect on the culture, heritage and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis Communities.
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia stands against racism in solidarity with the Black Community.
The past few weeks have forced us all to take a hard look at ourselves, our workplaces, our organizations, and our society. Prompting us to recognize the internal prejudices that we may not realize we hold. To ask ourselves how we may unknowingly be contributing to the systemic racism present in North America. And to acknowledge that we all have a responsibility to stand against the everyday transgressions faced by Black People.
Stay Informed Regarding Legislative Requirements!
As registrants are aware, pharmacists in BC expanded their scope of practice to include the Administration of Drugs by Injection in 2009. Pharmacists may administer drugs by injection or intranasal route in accordance with Section 4.1(1)(c) of the Health Professions Act and Section 43(1) of the Bylaws to the Health Professions Act.
Given the unique dispensing pathway necessary for Sublocade, prescribers and pharmacists should create a plan in advance for each prescription.