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The LPEP consists of three different programs, each targeting a specific audience: new or prospective licensees, experienced licensees, and proprietor’s representatives. Each program is designed to ensure licensees and proprietor’s representatives learn and review the information required for their specific roles.

If you have any questions about the LPEP programs, refer to the LPEP guide.

The three LPEP programs include Licensee Fundamentals, the Proprietor Education Program, and Licensee Development. See below for more details.

The Licensee and Proprietor Education Programs are being transitioned to Academy

New enrollment in the LPEP has transitioned to ACP’s new online learning platform, Academy. The content of the LPEP is not changing—the programs are just being transitioned to Academy to centralize all educational experiences for regulated members. If you have already taken the required LPEP courses through Queen’s University, you do not need to retake the course in Academy.


Licensee Fundamentals

Who must take this course

  • Pharmacists who are applying to be the licensee of a new pharmacy must take this course, regardless of experience.
  • Pharmacists who are applying to be the licensee of an existing pharmacy must take this course if, in the last five years, they have not served as a licensee in Alberta for at least one complete year.

This program outlines the fundamental knowledge needed by licensees to manage the operation of a pharmacy and lead a pharmacy team, emphasizing the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the licensee role. It will facilitate reflection and application of this knowledge to case-based scenarios, modeled on common situations and challenges experienced by licensees.

The program provides an in-depth review of the Foundational Guidelines and ACP’s standards. The information outlined in Licensee Fundamentals is vital for any licensee establishing the operations of a new pharmacy.

  • Time: 12-13 hours.
  • Accreditation: CCCEP accredited for 12.5 continuing education units (CEUs).
  • Cost: $300 + GST.

Proprietor Education Program (PEP)

Who must take this course

  • Any individual who is submitting a letter of intent to open a new pharmacy, regardless of experience.
  • Any individual who is applying to be the proprietor’s representative of a new or existing pharmacy, regardless of experience.
  • Note: Licensee Fundamentals may be substituted for the Proprietor’s Education Program by any applicant.
  • Enrollment is non-refundable.

This program outlines the legislative responsibilities of a proprietor’s representative and is tailored for non-pharmacist learners. The program focuses on the role of the proprietor’s representative in the oversight of the pharmacy and describes how they can collaborate with the licensee to manage their individual and joint responsibilities for the operation of the pharmacy.

  • Time: 3-4 hours.
  • Cost: $150 + GST.

Licensee Development

Who should take this course

  • Pharmacists who are applying to be the licensee of an existing pharmacy may take this course, instead of Licensee Fundamentals, if in the last five years, they have served as a licensee in Alberta for at least one year.
  • Note: If you are a proprietor’s representative or are applying for a new pharmacy licence, you may be required to enroll in Licensee Fundamentals.
  • Note: If you complete Licensee Fundamentals, you do not have to complete Licensee Development when applying to be licensee of an existing pharmacy.
  • Enrollment is non-refundable.

This program is designed for experienced licensees and provides up-to-date information to ensure compliance with ACP programs and standards, as well as legislation.

The program guides experienced licensees to reflect on their pharmacy operations and leadership using the Licensee Competencies Framework. Activities in the program will help licensees identify areas for improvement and create realistic action plans targeting these areas.

  • Time: 6-7 hours.
  • Accreditation: CCCEP-accredited for 6.25 continuing education units (CEUs).
  • Cost: $200 + GST.