EXPH 2556 - Patient Care Skills I
1027141
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Synchronous
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Course Description
Introduces learners to the patient care process and how to apply it with an emphasis on medication use process. Fundamental skills related to prescription processing and preparation, communication, accessing patient health information, drug information, and documentation will be covered. Restricted to Certificate to Canadian Pharmacy Practice students and Corequisites EXPH 2550 and EXPH 2553Who Should Take This Course?
- Internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs) who are planning to become a clinical pharmacist in Alberta
- IEPGs can complete the CCPP program to become eligible for ACP's provisional pharmacist register (ie., interns)
- IEPGs who do not pass their PEBC Qualifying Exams (Part 1 and 2) on their first attempt are required to enrol in the CCPP program to become a clinical pharmacist in Alberta
- IEPGs may wish to complete the CCPP program prior to registering as a provisional pharmacist with ACP
- All other pharmacist registration requirements in Alberta, such as Structured Practical Training (SPT), are defined and administered by ACP
- Other IEPGs
- IEPGs may wish to complete the CCPP program with an intention to enter pharmacy practice elsewhere within Canada
- Enrolment or completion of the CCPP program alone, however, is not sufficient to become a practicing pharmacist in Canada. All other regional licensure guidelines and requirements still apply as per the NAPRA Pharmacists' Gateway Canada
- Canadian-Trained Pharmacists
- Completion of the CCPP program is also a good option for Canadian-trained pharmacists intending to return to practice after a long absence
- CCPP program graduates and Canadian-trained BScPharm graduates can also consider the Faculty's PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists degree program to obtain advanced education in patient care
Learner Outcomes
By completing this program, you will be prepared to:
- Meet the health needs of patients by taking responsibility for medication management of common conditions and diseases
- Apply your expertise in knowledge of medications and disease management when providing patient care
- Work effectively in independent, collaborative, and interprofessional team-based health care delivery models
- Demonstrate effective and culturally safe communication with families, communities, and health team members
- Advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Canadian healthcare system, when providing care, and in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action
- Educate patients, the public, and other health care professionals regarding medication therapy to treat and prevent diseases and maintain wellness
- Anticipate change and continually adapt to meet challenges of professional practice
- Fulfill ethical, legal, and professional obligations to the profession, the community, and society at large
- Prepare for the development of further expertise in pharmacy practice and patient care
Prerequisites
Restricted to Certificate to Canadian Pharmacy Practice students and Corequisites EXPH 2550 and EXPH 2553Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Certificate to Canadian Pharmacy Practice : Core Courses
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