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Out-of-province practitioners’ prescribing authority should be recognized

October 29, 2024

Any Canadian-based health practitioner’s prescribing authority is valid, even if their profession does not have that authority in Alberta.

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NAPRA publishes updated entry-to-practice competencies for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

October 29, 2024

Of note are competencies required for sterile and hazardous compounding.

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ACP has launched new licensee and proprietor education programs

October 15, 2024

Pharmacy teams and owners can all benefit from these new programs.

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Licensees and proprietor’s representatives must complete new learning program

October 15, 2024

All licensees and proprietor’s representatives must complete applicable learning before applying to renew the pharmacy’s 2025-26 licence.

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Seasonal immunization information webpage update

October 15, 2024

New information is available for pharmacy teams as the 2024-25 immunization season kicks off.

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Two vaccines newly categorized as Schedule II drugs

October 15, 2024

Prevnar 20™ (for pneumococcus) and Abrysvo™ (for respiratory syncytial virus) are available now through publicly funded programs.

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First aid and CPR training courses are not valid when taken solely online

October 15, 2024

Courses must be offered in Canada and at least a portion must be in person to meet ACP requirements.

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Privacy impact assessment review process has changed

October 15, 2024

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta has updated its process for managing privacy impact assessments.

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Celebrating person-centred care!

October 15, 2024

Submissions for the Health Quality Council of Alberta’s Patient Experience Awards are now being accepted.

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Fall 2024 ACP Connect: introducing the new standards

October 1, 2024

Nearly 500 registrants joined ACP in person and online.

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