We are updating our website to align with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), which is now in force. Some pages may still reference the former HPA as we work through these changes. Note, all pharmacy professionals and pharmacies must now comply with the new HPOA and Bylaws and the revisedPharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act(PODSA) and Bylaws.
The PDAP portal accepts common text and image file types such as .pdf, .txt, .doc, .docx, .jpeg, .jpg, .gif, .png. Please retain all original supporting documentation for at least 2 years from your licence renewal deadline.
The current PDAP cycle year is displayed on the PDAP Portal (see screenshot below) based on when your cycle started.
Your PDAP cycle year is the same as the College fiscal year: April 1st of the current year to March 31 of the following year.
Document the hours the activity is accredited for under the “Accredited Hours” field. Any additional time spent beyond what the activity is accredited for, can be recorded as “Non-Accredited Hours” using increments of 0.25 hours (15 minutes).
Yes, all learning can be accredited as there are no minimum requirements for non-accredited learning.
To fulfill your Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licence renewal, you must:
No. The CE requirements are the same for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that are renewing their licence.
No. CE is required for licensees that are renewing their licence beyond their first renewal.
To fulfill your CE requirements for renewal, you must:
No, hours and Learning Records cannot be carried over from year to year. Learning has to take place within the 12 months prior to your renewal deadline.
No, the completion date of the learning activities must occur within the 12 months prior to your renewal deadline, even though the accreditation is still valid (not expired) beyond that date.
Yes, if the learning activity was accredited at the time you completed it, you can document it as accredited learning. Learning activities must occur within the last year (past 12 months) of your renewal date to be considered current.