Program Overview

Program Overview

The UBC Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program (CP3) is a comprehensive program designed to help International Pharmacy Graduates and Canadian-trained pharmacists achieve the skills and competencies required to practice pharmacy in Canada.

Program Structure

• The program includes a 12.5 week Structured Practical Training (SPT) practicum, which satisfies requirements necessary for licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• The SPT practicum occurs in January, April, and August each year.
• The practicum is 500 hours (12.5 weeks) in duration.
• The Course Coordinator for the SPT practicum is Gilly Lau.

Practicum Details

The Structured Practical Training is a direct patient care practicum in the outpatient pharmacy setting. This practicum emphasizes outpatient pharmacy workflow, the role of the pharmacist, and knowledge, comprehension, and application of skill in patient care activities.

Assessment

Students are assessed by their practice educator using a written assessment form for the Structured Practical Training practicum.

Program Resources

For all course materials, including the course handbook and policies, please refer to the relevant resource centre. The practice educator assessment form can also be found in the resource centre.