New Professional Development (PD) Presentation: Managing Drug Shortages in Pediatric Patients
A recorded PD presentation for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on managing medication shortages in pediatric patients and exploring alternative dosage forms for antibiotic liquid shortages has been developed by Manitoba pharmacists Michael Armas and Derek McCreath, in partnership with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM). This 40-minute learning activity was recorded in April 2023 and can be claimed as 0.75 accredited CEU in the online PD Log. Pharmacy professionals must complete the Learning Activity Evaluation Form to receive a statement of participation.
For more information and to view the presentation recording, click here.
Discussion points and learning objectives in this presentation include:
- Drug shortages affecting children;
- Drug administration in children, including individualized dosing, adverse effects/drug safety, and improving compliance;
- Options for dispensing medications when liquid formulation is unavailable;
- Review a drug shortage algorithm and apply to patient case; and
- Liquid antibiotics commonly used in children, dosing for various indications, and dosage form alternatives.
Licensing and Listing Deadlines for CCAPP Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Graduates
CPhM Council recently revised the policy for pharmacy technician and pharmacist University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Pharmacy CCAPP graduates. The new policies and additional information are below:
Pharmacy Technician CCAPP Graduates
- Graduates of a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician program who list less than three years post-graduation must complete 240 hours of structured practical training, complete the pharmacy law modules and JP exam and become listed within three years of PEBC Qualifying Exam certification.
- Graduates of a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician program who list three or more years post-graduation, must complete 360 hours of structured practical training, complete the pharmacy law modules and JP exam and become listed within three years of PEBC Qualifying Exam certification.
- The Registrar and/or the Board of Examiners retain the authority to consider each individual application on its own merits and to exercise discretion in setting additional conditions of that applicant, based on the individual particulars of that application.
The Pharmacy Technician Structured Practical Training (SPT) Manual and Logbook have been updated to reflect this information. The associated forms will be updated in the coming weeks.
Pharmacy managers and pharmacy staff are asked to inform all pharmacy assistants who previously graduated from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy technician school of the new policy, since some who were previously ineligible may now choose to pursue pharmacy technician listing in Manitoba.
Pharmacist CCAPP Graduates
- Graduates of the University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Pharmacy* who license three or more years post-graduation, must complete an additional 600 hours of internship post-graduation, complete the pharmacy law modules and JP exam and become licensed within three years of PEBC Qualifying Exam certification.
- Graduates of the University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Pharmacy* who license less than three years post-graduation, complete their internship hours pre-graduation, and must become licensed within three years of PEBC Qualifying Exam certification.
- The Registrar and/or the Board of Examiners retain the authority to consider each individual application on its own merits and to exercise discretion in setting additional conditions of that applicant, based on the individual particulars of that application.
The Pharmacy Law Modules and JP Exam also need to be repeated if two or more years have passed since graduation.
*Note that other pharmacist graduates of CCAPP-accredited pharmacy programs need to license in the province in which they graduated before licensing in Manitoba.
Register for the June 8, 2023, Narcotic Accountability Professional Development (PD) Event with CPhM & Health Canada
Join us on June 8, 2023, for a live webinar PD event titled, From Policy to Practice: A Joint Webinar on Narcotic Accountability with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba and Health Canada, to gain a comprehensive understanding of Health Canada regulations and the legislative framework that applies to pharmacy professionals. Our expert speakers will guide you through the key elements of the Health Canada Pharmacy Inspection Program and the powers of the Health Canada inspector.
By attending this webinar, you will learn practical ways to comply with federal laws and regulations and understand how provincial policies align with federal requirements. Whether you are a practicing pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or a pharmacy owner, this webinar is an essential opportunity to stay up-to-date and ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of Health Canada and the legislative framework that applies to pharmacists
- Gain an understanding of Health Canada’s Pharmacy Inspection Program and the powers of the inspector
- Learn ways to comply with federal laws and regulations
- Understand how provincial policies align with the federal requirements
Date: June 8, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Accreditation: Can be claimed as 1.25 accredited CEU
Speakers:
- Angela Lina, Compliance and Enforcement Officer and Team Lead in Health Canada’s Controlled Substances Program
- Kevin Chaboyer, Quality Assurance and Field Officer
Registration: To register for this webinar, please click here.
CPhM Announces an End to Professional and Student Awards and Recognition Programs
As an organization committed to fairness and impartiality, CPhM Council has decided to discontinue CPhM’s awards and recognition programs. While this program has been a valuable way to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of pharmacy professionals in Manitoba, it presents a conflict of interest with CPhM’s mandate to protect the public interest.
Maintaining public trust and confidence is of the utmost importance to CPhM. To effectively regulate the profession of pharmacy, we must avoid partiality and conflict of interest, meaning that CPhM relations with registrants must remain neutral, consistent, and unbiased. To ensure impartiality, Council has directed that the awards and recognition programs cease, the Awards and Nominating Committee be dissolved, and efforts be made to divest the programs to other interested organizations, as appropriate.
We understand that many of you worked hard to earn these recognitions and that you have made significant contributions to the profession of pharmacy. We want to assure you that your past achievements will not be affected. We recognize that this decision may be disappointing for many of you; however, we believe that this change is needed to ensure that CPhM is fulfilling its mandate to act in the best interests of the public with sound ethics and integrity.
Council extends its appreciation to members of the Awards and Nominating Committee for their meticulous work over the years bringing recommendations to Council for awards and recognition of deserving individuals. Thank you to the many registrants who have gone to the effort of honouring their colleagues and advancing the pharmacy profession.
Call for Expressions of Interest for Committee Service – Pharmacy Technicians Encouraged to Apply
Pharmacy professionals interested in making a meaningful contribution to the pharmacy profession in Manitoba are invited to apply for the statutory and standing committees of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) to assist with fulfilling its mandate of regulating the practice of pharmacy in the public interest.
Pharmacy technicians with diverse backgrounds and experience working in different practice settings are strongly encouraged to apply. By joining the committees, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, members of the public, and Council members to help ensure the safe and quality care of pharmacy practice in Manitoba.
All those interested in becoming committee members with CPhM are encouraged to view the information on the CPhM website and submit a Committee Expression of Interest form. CPhM considers several factors when reviewing the applications, including experience, expertise, practice setting, demographic representation, and unique skills and attributes.
The appointment of committee members is made in the best interests of the committee to ensure it is adequately constituted, able to function effectively and fulfill its duties and responsibilities. The selection process endeavours to match volunteers with their expressed interests, and appointments are contingent on vacancies at the time.
Upcoming events Professional Development Opportunities
College of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba Survey
The College of Pharmacy is seeking input from pharmacy professionals to inform its Professional Development strategies and support the dynamic needs of patients. A survey link is provided below and will take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey closes on June 2, 2023. For survey-related questions, contact Ruchi Kumra, Director of Professional Development at the College of Pharmacy: ruchi.kumra@umanitoba.ca.
Survey link: https://survey.med.umanitoba.ca/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=726761&lang=en
The Community Connectors Training Workshop: Identifying and Referring Socially Isolated Older Adults
Accredited for 1.5 CEU
June 20, 2023
Click here to register and for more information.
Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT) National Professional Development Conference
Accreditation pending
June 23 to 25, 2023
For information on the conference program and to register click here.
Opioid Agonist Therapy 101 Introduction to Clinical Practice
October 26 and 27, 2023
Click here to register and for more information.