September 30, 2022 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we encourage pharmacy professionals in British Columbia to reflect on the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples, and what you can do within both your personal and professional lives to help address and dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in Canada.
This is the fourth article in a series of articles by CCCEP about the value of high quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education.
Proper prescription documentation provides clear accountability for filling a prescription from start to finish. The HPA Bylaws Schedule F Part 1 - Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice require prescriptions to be documented with the written confirmation of the registrant(s) who were involved in and responsible for filling a prescription.
This is the first article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) about the value of high quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education.
This is the second article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) about the value of high quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education.
This is the third article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) about the value of high quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education
The TI is comprised of pharmacists, physicians, and university researchers. Our motto is “Better Prescribing, Better Health”. We aim to promote drug therapy that is in the best interest of patients, based on a thorough and accurate understanding of scientific evidence.
With elections being held in four of the eight electoral districts, only registrants who work and/or live in these districts will be eligible to vote.
It is important for you to ensure that your most up-to-date employment and home addresses are listed in their eServices profile to ensure that you receive relevant notifications and voting instructions.
The College is currently working to implement an Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard in order to set clear expectations for registrants on the provision of providing culturally safe and anti-racist care for Indigenous patients and clients. The Board will be reviewing the new practice standard at its September Board meeting and, if approved, is expected to come into effect in September 2022
The new standard will be adapted with permission from the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-racism Practice Standard, developed collaboratively by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
June is National Indigenous History Month and today, Tuesday, June 21st 2022, marks the 26th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, and throughout the month of June, BC’s health professionals are reminded to take some time to celebrate, reflect on, and learn about the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Communities.