Medical studies and research should ‘inform your professional judgment, not replace it,’ ACP tells pharmacistsNew guidance from the Alberta College of Pharmacy urges pharmacists to question weak studies and avoid relying on information that doesn’t fit a patient’s situation. Pharmacists are often the first to see mental health issues. They should be trained to respondMental Health First Aid training could strengthen pharmacists' ability to assist patients in distress and could serve as a vital first touch point for patient care. ‘The largest piece of legislation in British Columbia’: What exactly is in the HPOA for pharmacists? B.C. pharmacy college registrar says expanded accountability and discipline changes are redefining regulation, but public safety needs to remains the bottom line. New lab course prepares pharmacists as expansions of scope take effect The Canadian Pharmacists Association’s new online curriculum aims to help pharmacists order, monitor and interpret lab results. From tech to pharmacist: employers ramp up career pathways Growing interest is driving chains like CVS to invest in new training, tuition and apprenticeship programs for techs. N.L. doctors now get $4,500 each year to cover professional development Physicians who have a permanent address in the province will automatically receive the benefit, the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says Upcoming conference: Learning and leadership opportunities for Ontario techs Professional development conference geared to advancing growth and development of techs. Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment. CAPT National Professional Development conference coming up this May May conference in Toronto focused on theme of ‘Driving My Pharmacy Career.’ Finding your niche in primary care teams Pharmacists working in interprofessional teams weigh in on why this practice model works. 1 2 3 Next Last
