Licensing

Young Leader in Pharmacy Kristen Ramsdale: "I have a passion for teaching and shaping the next generation of pharmacy technicians."
The increasing scope of practice and evolving role of the pharmacy technician are a couple of the many things that excite me about being in this profession. Throughout the past two years, it has become quite evident how valuable pharmacy technicians are in the healthcare industry.
Ontario pharmacists will be able to perform certain point-of-care tests as of July 1
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, registered pharmacy students and interns will be able to do point-of-care tests to support medication management for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Pharmacists in B.C.'s Professional Employees Association vote to strike

Pharmacists are part of the 92% of licenced professionals in B.C.’s Professional Employees Association that voted in favour of striking after bargaining reached an impasse, according to the association.
Nova Scotia attracted 163 new doctors in the last fiscal year, lost another 68

Michelle Thompson calls the number a success, although the province has yet to finish a new health workforce management plan that sets out specific recruitment targets.
Ukrainian physicians find work in P.E.I. long-term care home

Emergency physician and ophthalmologist welcomed by residents and staff.
POLL: Is it time for national licensure in Canada?

Dr. Katharine Smart said in a recent interview that a pan-Canadian policy would expedite the inclusion of more internationally trained physicians.
Are you a new family practice grad? B.C. has a sweet offer for you

Student loan forgiveness of up to $130,000 is a key offering in the province's new contract for recent family practice resident graduates.
Walmart raises wages for U.S. pharmacy techs, with plans to hire 5,000 more

Corporate giant "gets serious" about attracting top talent and celebrating techs as community heroes.
Calling all doctors: Family physicians really need your help

They are the cornerstone of medical care delivery, but family doctors are struggling to maintain quality of care with the additional burdens they face. How can specialists and other practitioners provide support?
Pilot program in England has pharmacists referring patients for cancer screening

Patients would not need to go through a physician to get testing.

Young Leader in Pharmacy Kristen Ramsdale: "I have a passion for teaching and shaping the next generation of pharmacy technicians."

Ontario pharmacists will be able to perform certain point-of-care tests as of July 1

Pharmacists in B.C.'s Professional Employees Association vote to strike

Nova Scotia attracted 163 new doctors in the last fiscal year, lost another 68

Ukrainian physicians find work in P.E.I. long-term care home

POLL: Is it time for national licensure in Canada?

Are you a new family practice grad? B.C. has a sweet offer for you

Walmart raises wages for U.S. pharmacy techs, with plans to hire 5,000 more

Calling all doctors: Family physicians really need your help

Pilot program in England has pharmacists referring patients for cancer screening