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Course Description

This course introduces learners to ethical frameworks and professional behaviour in pharmacy. Learners will delve into ethical practice, leadership, collaboration, active learning, and person-centred care. A foundation in communication skills, including active listening, is established.

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is designed for:

  • 🗸Internationally educated pharmacist graduates planning to become clinical pharmacists in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada.
  • 🗸Pharmacy professionals seeking education in ethical frameworks for Alberta scope of practice.
  • 🗸Pharmacy leaders aiming to better exemplify tenets of professionalism and effectively mentor staff/future leaders.
  • 🗸International pharmacists interested in ethics and professionalism in Alberta pharmacy practice and/or the Canadian healthcare system.
  • 🗸Relocating pharmacists seeking education in ethical frameworks for the Alberta scope of practice.
  • 🗸Healthcare professionals and policy stakeholders who are looking to understand the ethical dilemmas and professional obligations of pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • 🗸 Exemplify professionalism in behaviour, attitude, and action.
  • 🗸 Respond to common situations in Canadian pharmacy practice with appropriate conduct, legal responsibility, and high ethical standards.
  • 🗸 Explore tort law in Canada and the management of negligence and/or misconduct in Alberta.
  • 🗸 Explore patient consent and its relationship to patient autonomy.
  • 🗸 Cultivate collaborative relationships and opportunities to engage in leadership.
  • 🗸 Monitor professional competence and take steps to address gaps in knowledge and skill.
  • 🗸 Describe communication strategies to engage patients or caregivers.

Notes

A digital badge will be issued upon course completion. After the grade is posted, learners will receive an email from MyCreds with instructions on how to access their badge.

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Ethics, Professionalism, and Communication Skills in Pharmacy
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $725.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Leslie,Tara

Section Notes

This course introduces learners to ethical frameworks and professional behaviour in pharmacy. Learners will delve into ethical practice, leadership, collaboration, active learning, and person-centered care. A foundation in communication skills, including active listening, is established.

The course is designed for:

  • 🗸Internationally educated pharmacist graduates planning to become clinical pharmacists in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada.
  • 🗸Pharmacy professionals seeking education in ethical frameworks for Alberta scope of practice.
  • 🗸Pharmacy leaders aiming to better exemplify tenets of professionalism and effectively mentor staff/future leaders.
  • 🗸International pharmacists interested in ethics and professionalism in Alberta pharmacy practice and/or the Canadian healthcare system.
  • 🗸Relocating pharmacists seeking education in ethical frameworks for the Alberta scope of practice.
  • 🗸Healthcare professionals and policy stakeholders who are looking to understand the ethical dilemmas and professional obligations of pharmacists.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • 🗸 Exemplify professionalism in behaviour, attitude, and action.
  • 🗸 Respond to common situations in Canadian pharmacy practice with appropriate conduct, legal responsibility, and high ethical standards.
  • 🗸 Explore tort law in Canada and the management of negligence and/or misconduct in Alberta.
  • 🗸 Explore patient consent and its relationship to patient autonomy.
  • 🗸 Cultivate collaborative relationships and opportunities to engage in leadership.
  • 🗸 Monitor professional competence and take steps to address gaps in knowledge and skill.
  • 🗸 Describe communication strategies to engage patients or caregivers.

A digital badge will be issued upon course completion. After the grade is posted, learners will receive an email from MyCreds with instructions on how to access their badge.

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