Canadian Clinical Pharmacist

CANADA

Every year thousands of students appear for Canada pharmacist exams. These individuals carry the aspiration of being successful pharmacists in the future and helping people across age groups and with diverse medical needs. A pharmacist is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of drugs, whether through prescriptions, vaccinations, or other ways. They are on the frontline of healthcare and the country’s health status depends on how well they perform their jobs.

Information about pharmacy practice in Canada can be found on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities NAPRA . The “NAPRA Model Standards of Practice” further explain and illustrate the NAPRA competencies, which are the basis of the PEBC Qualifying Examination blueprint.

Here are the eligibility criteria for becoming a licensed pharmacist in Canada –

A bachelor / Doctor degree in pharmacy from top universities
Fluency in English or French
Successful completion of a national board examination through the PEBC (Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada) exam portal
Having working knowledge/internship in a pharmacy
Appear in Pharmacist Evaluating Examination or Pharmacist Qualifying Exam Part I and Part II

PEBC Certification Process for International Pharmacy Graduates

STEP I

DOCUMENT EVALUATION

You must pass this evaluation of your educational and professional credentials to be eligible to take the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination.

PEBC – The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)

It is the national certification body for the pharmacy profession in Canada. PEBC is a non-profit organization with more than 50 years of experience in assessing the qualifications and competence of candidates for licensing by pharmacy provincial regulatory authorities.One of the requirements for initial registration and licensure is certification of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and abilities at entry to practice. This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE). The Board is responsible for:

Assessing the qualifications of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on behalf of provincial pharmacy regulatory authorities
Ensuring that entry-level pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have the necessary professional knowledge, skills and abilities to practise pharmacy within their scope of practice, in a safe and effective manner.

Provincial legislation restricts the practice of pharmacy to qualified persons licensed by provincial regulatory authorities. The PEBC Certificate of Qualification for pharmacists is a licensing requirement for entry-to-practice applicants (whether trained in Canada or elsewhere) in all provinces, except Quebec. The PEBC Certificate of Qualification for pharmacy technicians is an entry-to-practice licensing requirement in all provinces that have regulated pharmacy technicians.Through its comprehensive certification process, PEBC ensures that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians entering the profession have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively practise pharmacy.

STEP II

THE PHARMACIST EVALUATING EXAMINATION (PEBC Evaluation Exam)

You must pass this examination to be eligible for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (PEBC) – Parts I (MCQ) and II (OSCE).This is a single day exam taken through computer on exam centre. The exam period is 4.25 hours long.

STEP III

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

The Qualifying Examination (both Parts I and II) is comprehensive and objective. It examines the knowledge, skills and abilities required for current pharmacy practice.

Preparing for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination is based on seven entry-level competencies, required by pharmacists beginning to practise, which were developed in 2014 by The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). These competencies are assessed through related questions or practice-based scenarios. On each examination, there will be a number of questions (for Part I) or stations (for Part II) relating to these major competency areas:

Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities
Patient Care
Product Distribution
Practice Setting
Health Promotion
Knowledge and Research Application
Communication and Education
Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration
Quality and Safety

The detailed competency statements are shown in the section “ Qualifying Examination Blueprint “

PART – I

The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination – Part I is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination. It is a single day, computer-based exam. Questions on the MCQ assess the understanding and application of knowledge to problems, as well as the ability to make judgments and problem-solve in situations relevant to pharmacy practice. Each question assesses one specific competency.

PART – II

The Qualifying Examination – Part II consists of both interactive and non-interactive stations. Each station will require that you complete one or more short tasks such as:

Counselling or responding to questions from a “Standardized Patient” or Standardized Client
Interacting with a “Standardized Patient” or “Standardized Client” or “Standardized Health Professional” to resolve a drug therapy problem or ethical dilemma
Responding in writing to a message or request for information/advice
Screening / evaluating new prescriptions
Checking dispensed prescriptions for accuracy prior to their release

LEARN MORE ABOUT CANADA

MAP of Canada – https://www.infoplease.com/atlas/north-america/canada

Government of Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en.html

Visit Canada – https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

Canadian Pharmacists Association – https://www.pharmacists.ca/

Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists – https://www.pharmacistsgatewaycanada.ca/

How to Immigrate to Canada as a Pharmacist – https://canadianvisa.org/blog/immigration/how-to-immigrate-to-canada-as-a-pharmacist

OUR STORY

Hola!

I wish to share my little story that kicked me to start the MEDXURY Org. for Pharm.D students and professionals and need for our profession in this highly demanding & uncertain healthcare in today’s date !!

Pretty much everything was flowing smooth until I chose PHARM.D program during my 12th grade. Friends – Denied; Staffs – Bullied; Staffs – Insulted; Internet was miserable. Regardless, my parents were so supportive for my clinical pharmacy passion. Even then, I was counselled frequently as like a psychiatric patient for choosing Pharm.D. and their only advice was “MBBS is best valued career for students who took Bio-Math group and you must first give yourself a try on that”. I felt like Who are these to fix my career ? Is that a rule everyone must apply for a med school after schooling ? Or Is that the only valued profession in the world ? I never take those to ears, I fixed my mind even more stronger that I gonna chase this profession at my best no matter how hard the track will be. I joined Pharm.D and my parents are in the situation to leave their business for my educational expenses. Both left and moved back to hometown and results ?? My business lady now a farmer. That may be happie for them to sacrifice their self and farming to settle their lovable daughter…. But that makes me so guilt, am I that selfish to leave them as such for rest of their life? Also I can’t leave my studies in middle. I was at my third year on that time with pandemic. I gone through several videos and career options, literally nothing inspires me more than Clinical Pharmacist !! Thinking about self development in clinical part creates so many loops, I felt really hard to frame exactly what to learn to fulfil the clinical needs. I started learning from foundations and thought how many students right now will be utilizing this same time to learn effectively ?? So, created a group and it grown gradually at its phase.

There comes a spark, If I become a Clinical Pharmacist, I will be working round the clock for few patients which satisfies my dream… But my knowledge will be hidden under one roof. I want all the patients to receive better clinical outcomes and must seek a way to educate all of my fellow students. Many students are really talented and just lacks some clinical skills and ways to apply theoretical knowledge.

Hence, MEDXURY was planted to be a supportive element for all starving Pharm.D students and professionals to rejoice their career.

To my lovely mom and dad,

“I took all those bullies as a Diamond, Hooked on the curves of successes, wearing my own crown today!”

With Love,
Your’s D 💙