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Pharmacist

Learn About the Profession

Pharmacists collaborate with services and programs that are designed to promotehealth and well-being. They treat disease and other disorders through drugtherapy, wellness promotion, and disease state management. Pharmacists supportcaregivers and other health care professionals and help patients manage theirmedications.

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*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

TheAlberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) is responsiblefor quality pharmacy practice in Alberta.
They develop and enforce pharmacy practice standards and guidelines:

-         ensurethat only qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are licensed, allpharmacists and pharmacy technicians maintain their knowledge and skills at thehighest level possible, and all pharmacies provide a practice environment thatsupports quality practice and patient safety;

-         managethe complaints resolution process related to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians,and pharmacies;

-         participatein local, provincial, and national forums when health policy is debated; and

-         promotepatient-centred, collaborative health care that best uses the skills andknowledge of all health care professionals.

Theiractivities are governed by the Health Professions Act (HPA). This Act outlinesthe organizational structure of the college—namely Council and itscommittees—and dictates responsibilities related to licensure, practice review,and complaint resolution. Learn more about relatedlegislation.

STEP 1: Visit & review: AlbertaCollege of Pharmacy(ACP)

STEP 2: Review registration process information for Internationallyeducated Pharmacist Graduates (IEPG)

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

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INDUSTRY LINKS:

Home - RxA - Alberta Pharmacists' Association
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
National Association of PharmacyRegulatory Authorities
Pharmacists' GatewayCanada for International Pharmacists (pharmacistsgatewaycanada.ca)
Certificateto Canadian Pharmacy Practice - UofA

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Additional Supports & Resources

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Some Things to Focus On:
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Review Licensing Requirements:
Carefully review your licensing body’s webpage, especially the process for internationally educated professionals.
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Gather Required Documents:
Collect all the documents your licensing body requires.
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Stay Updated:
Regularly check for updates from your licensing body. If possible, follow them on social media and subscribe to their newsletters.
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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