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Course Description

This course introduces learners to the various dimensions of culture with a focus on integrating issues related to social justice into pharmacy practice. Learners will consider and apply social determinants of health, concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Indigenous perspectives to pharmacy practice.

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is designed for:

  • 🗸Internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs) planning to become clinical pharmacists in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada.
  • 🗸IEPGs interested in societal issues and cultural aspects of pharmacy practice in Canada.
  • 🗸Licensed pharmacists keen to enhance their skills for establishing respectful relationships with diverse patient populations and fostering a safe and inclusive clinical environment.
  • 🗸Leaders and policy makers exploring the impact of systemic barriers and discrimination on patient access to medication and care.

Learning Objectives

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

  • 🗸 Explore the pharmacist’s role in addressing social determinants of health.
  • 🗸 Discuss societal issues of accessibility, accommodation, ageism, racism, bias, stigma, and microaggressions and how they relate to pharmacy practice.
  • 🗸 Recognize care needs of diverse populations in Alberta (including LGBTQIA2S+ Indigenous, and BIPOC communities) and prepare for person-centred care that is equitable, inclusive, non-judgmental, and culturally safe.
  • 🗸 Discuss the systemic impacts of colonization on Indigenous health and explore steps to create meaningful change.

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
Cultural Competence and Social Justice 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 the various dimensions of culture with a focus on integrating issues related to social justice into pharmacy practice. Learners will consider and apply social determinants of health, concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as Indigenous perspectives to pharmacy practice.

The course is designed for:

  • 🗸Internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs) planning to become clinical pharmacists in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada.
  • 🗸IEPGs interested in societal issues and cultural aspects of pharmacy practice in Canada.
  • 🗸Licensed pharmacists keen to enhance their skills for establishing respectful relationships with diverse patient populations and fostering a safe and inclusive clinical environment.
  • 🗸Leaders and policy makers exploring the impact of systemic barriers and discrimination on patient access to medication and care.

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

  • 🗸 Explore the pharmacist’s role in addressing social determinants of health.
  • 🗸 Discuss societal issues of accessibility, accommodation, ageism, racism, bias, stigma, and microaggressions and how they relate to pharmacy practice.
  • 🗸 Recognize care needs of diverse populations in Alberta (including LGBTQIA2S+ Indigenous, and BIPOC communities) and prepare for person-centred care that is equitable, inclusive, non-judgmental, and culturally safe.
  • 🗸 Discuss the systemic impacts of colonization on Indigenous health and explore steps to create meaningful change.

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.

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

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