Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs · Criterion 1.1: Intended outcomes are based, at a minimum, on the current Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association

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Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs

ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

FOR

CANADIAN

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS 20170321-DFTv3

For Stakeholder Consultation


PREFACEAccreditationisthepublicrecognitionaccordedtoaprofessionalprogramthatmeetsestablishedprofessionalqualificationsandeducationalstandardsthroughinitialandperiodicevaluation.Accreditationconcernsitselfwithbothqualityassuranceandprogramenhancement.Itappliestoprogramsandistobedistinguishedfromcertificationorlicensure,whichappliestoindividuals.TheMissionofTheCanadianCouncilforAccreditationofPharmacyPrograms(CCAPP)istograntaccreditationawardstoPharmacyandPharmacyTechnicianprogramsthatmeettheStandardssetbyCCAPPandtopromotecontinuedimprovementofthoseeducationalprogramsforpharmacypractitionersandpharmacytechnicians.TheseAccreditationStandardsaddressCanadianPharmacyTechnicianProgramsthatintendtodeveloppharmacytechnicianswhowillbeabletomeettherequirementstoregisterwithaCanadianpharmacytechnicianregulatoryauthority.TheStandardsreflecttheeducationalphilosophyandintentoftheEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechnicianProgramsinCanadaoftheCanadianPharmacyTechnicianEducatorsAssociation(CPTEA)andtheNationalPharmacyRegulatoryAuthoritiesofCanada(NAPRA)documententitledProfessionalCompetenciesforPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPracticeinCanada.TheCCAPPStandardsarenotappropriateforProgramsthatintendtodeveloppharmacyassistantsorclerks,pharmacytechniciansforcareersinmanagementorhealthinformatics,orPharmacyTechnicianProgramsthatoperateoutsideofCanada.TheseAccreditationStandardsrecognizethatpharmacytechnicianeducationofhighqualitydependsongeneralknowledge,basicandprofessionalsciences,andpracticumexperience.ThecurriculumofaPharmacyTechnicianProgramisexpectedtoembracethecurrentscopeofpracticeaswellasemergingroles.CCAPPbelievesinthepreparationofcompetentgraduateswhocanreliablydemonstratetheabilitytoapplytheirknowledge,skillsandbehaviourstocarryoutpharmacytechnicianrolesthatareexpectedbysociety.Pharmacytechnicians,incollaborationwithotherpharmacyteammembers,ensurethatpharmacyservicesaresafe,effectiveandefficient.Pharmacytechniciansmustbeabletoworkwithpeopleofdifferentcultureswithdiversevalues,beliefs,andcustoms.Pharmacytechniciansmustbeabletobecometrustedandrespectedmembersofthepharmacyteam,developskillsinpublicrelations,andprovidesupporttostudentsandcolleagueswithinandoutsidethefieldofpharmacy.Pharmacytechniciansareexpectedtopracticewithintegrity,honesty,andempathy.Pharmacytechniciansareexpectedtoworkinintra-andinter-professionalteamsandbeadaptableenoughtoworkinavarietyofsettings.ThepublicisentitledtodemandthatgraduatesofaPharmacyTechnicianProgramhavemasteredtheentry-to-practicecompetenciesfortheprofession.ThisdoesnotpreventaProgramfromestablishingadditionaleducationaloutcomes.Sinceregistrationandlicensureofapharmacytechnicianbyaprovincialregulatoryauthorityreliesontheeducationaloutcomesofgraduates,itisimportantforthePharmacyTechnicianProgramandtheprovincialregulatoryauthoritytohaveacloseworkingrelationship.InthisStandard:

• Collegereferstothebodyresponsibleformakingstrategicandfinancialdecisionsregardinganeducationalprogramandawardingthecredentialtothegraduateonsuccessfulcompletionoftherequirements.


• ProgramreferstothePharmacyTechnicianProgram’sintegratedresourcesandeducationalcomponentsatallsites(didacticandpractice-based)thatparticipateinthedeliveryoftheeducationalprocess.

• EachStandarddescribesanoutcomethataProgrammustdemonstratetoachieveCCAPPAccreditation.

• EachCriterionprovidesfurtherdetailsabouttheexpectedoutcomesrelatedtoaStandard.CriteriaareusetomeasureaProgram’scompliancewithaStandard.

• RequiredEvidencedescribesmandatoryinformationthatistobesubmittedtoCCAPPinordertodemonstratethattheProgrammeetstheStandard.WhereatemplateisreferencedintheRequiredEvidence,allfieldsofthetemplatemustbecompletedandincludedintheSelf-AssessmentReportthataccompaniestheapplicationforaccreditation.ForguidanceaboutpreparingaSelf-AssessmentReport,pleaseconsulttheresourcesavailableontheCCAPPwebsite.

Howtocitethisdocument:CanadianCouncilfortheAccreditationofPharmacyPrograms(CCAPP).AccreditationStandardsforCanadianPharmacyTechnicianPrograms.Toronto:Ibid;201XMONTH.


TableofContents Page

Preface 2

PartI: AcademicProgram Page

A. EducationalOutcomes Standard1: TheProgramthatleadstoapharmacytechniciancredentialisbasedonan

organizededucationalframeworkthatfacilitatesdevelopmentofgraduateswithcompetenciestomeettheentry-levelscopeofpractice.

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B. LearningEnvironment Standard2: TheCollegeprovidesanenvironmentandculturethatpromotesprofessional

behaviourandharmoniousrelationshipsamongstudents,andbetweenstudentsandinstructionalstaff,administrators,preceptors/mentorsandstaff.

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C. Curriculum Standard3: TheProgramcomprisesaseriesofcorecourses,practiceexperiences,andintra-

andinter-professionalexperiencesthatsupporteducationaloutcomes. 7

Standard4: ThecurriculumaddressestheCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechniciansinCanadaandenablesstudentstoachievethecompetenciesdescribedintheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.

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Standard5: Practiceexperiencesareofadequateintensity,breadth,structure,durationandvarietysoastoachieveeducationaloutcomes.Practiceexperiencesareacquiredinhighqualitypracticesettingsinavarietyofcaresectors,involvingpatientswithavarietyofhealthcareserviceneeds.Experiencesintegrate,reinforceandadvancetheknowledge,skills,attitudesandvaluesdevelopedthroughtheothercomponentsoftheprofessionalprogram,includingcollaborationandteamwork.

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Standard6: Thecurriculumincludesrequiredintra-andinter-professionallearningexperiences,offeredthroughouttheprofessionalprogram,tobroadenunderstandingofrolesandcompetenciesofpharmacyteammembersandotherhealthprofessionals.

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D. Teaching,Learning,andAssessment Standard7: TheProgramusesavarietyofteaching,learningandassessmentmethodologiesto

producegraduateswhomeettherequirededucationaloutcomes. 10

PartII: GovernanceandProgramManagement Page

A. StructureandCommitment Standard8: TheCollegeiscommittedatitshighestleveltothedevelopmentofpharmacy

techniciangraduateswhoareabletoattaintheintendededucationaloutcomes. 11

Standard9: TheProgramhasavisionandmissionalignedwiththatoftheCollegeineducationandpractice. 11

Standard10: TheCollegehasanorganizationalstructurethatclearlyidentifieslinesofauthority,responsibility,andgovernanceforandwithintheProgram. 12

Standard11: TheProgram’sgovernancestructureprovidesforcontinuouscoordinationofstudentexperiencesthroughouttheProgram. 12

Standard12: TheProgramisresponsivetostakeholdersregardingitsrelevancetothepharmacyprofession,practicesitesandcommunityorregionalneeds,minimallybytheestablishmentofafullyfunctioningPharmacyTechnicianProgramAdvisoryCommittee(PTPAC).

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Standard13: FormalizedaffiliationorcontractualagreementsareinplacebetweentheCollegeandpracticesitestooutlinetheauthority,privileges,obligationsandresponsibilitiesoftheCollegeandthepracticesite.

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B. PlanningandEvaluation Standard14: TheProgramhasacurrentstrategicplanthatissystematicallyreviewedand

updatedtofacilitatetheachievementoftheProgram’smission,vision,goalsandobjectives.PlansandplanningprocesseshavethesupportandcooperationoftheCollegeadministration.

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Standard15: TheProgramestablishesandmaintainssystemsthatmeasureandevaluatetheextenttowhichthestrategicplanisachieved. 15

C. Admissions Standard16: TheProgramusespublishedcriteria,policy,andprocedurestoadmitstudentsto

theprogramleadingtoapharmacytechniciancredential.ApplicantsareinformedthattheEnglish/Frenchrequirementsforregistration/licensuremaybedifferenttothoserequiredforentrancetotheProgramandthatregistration/licensuretopracticeinaprovincerequiresmeetingthelanguageproficiencyrequirementsestablishedfortheprofessioninthatparticularprovince.

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Standard17: Arecruitmentprogramisavailabletoattractadiversepoolofwell-qualifiedapplicants. 16

D. ContinuousQualityAssuranceoftheProgram Standard18: TheProgramconductsregularsystematicreviewsofcurricularcontent,structure,

processandoutcomestoensurethateducationaloutcomesrequiredfortheprogramleadingtoapharmacytechniciancredentialaremet.

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PartIII: Resources Page

A. StudentServices Standard19: Studentsaresupportedandhaveapositive,safe,inclusive,non-discriminatory,

inspiringexperiencewhileenrolledintheprogramthatleadstoapharmacytechniciancredential.

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B. HumanResources Standard20: TheProgramhassufficienthumanresources,includingappropriatelyqualified

instructionalstaff,supportandadministrativestaff,andpreceptors/mentorstoeffectivelydeliverandevaluatetheprofessionalprogram.

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Standard21: TheCollegeiscommittedtothecontinuousprofessionaldevelopmentofinstructionalstaffandpreceptor/mentorstoenhancetheirabilitytoeffectivelydeliverandevaluatetheprofessionalprogram.

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C. PracticeSiteResources Standard22: TheProgramselectspracticesiteswherestudentlearningandskillsdevelopment

areadequatelymanaged,supportedandsupervised.Practicesitesmeetrelevantregulatoryrequirements.

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D. PhysicalFacilitiesandInfrastructure Standard23: PhysicalfacilitiesoftheProgramareadequatetoachievetheProgram’sstated

missionandtosupporttheoutcomesoftheProgram. 20

Standard24: SimulatedpracticefacilitiesandequipmentsupporttheoutcomesoftheProgram. 21 E. InformationResources Standard25: TheCollegeensuresaccessforallinstructionalstaff,preceptors/mentors,and

studentstolibraryandinformationresourcesthataresufficientinquantityandqualitytosupportalleducationalandscholarlyactivitiesinaccordancewiththeProgram’smissionandgoals.

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PartI:AcademicProgram

A. EducationalOutcomes

Standard1:TheProgramthatleadstoapharmacytechniciancredentialisbasedonanorganizededucationalframeworkthatfacilitatesdevelopmentofgraduateswithcompetenciestomeettheentry-levelscopeofpractice.

Criterion1.1:Intendedoutcomesarebased,ataminimum,onthecurrentCanadianPharmacyTechnicianEducatorsAssociation(CPTEA)EducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechnicianProgramsinCanadaandthecurrentNationalAssociationofPharmacyRegulatoryAuthoritiesProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.RequiredEvidence:

• Curriculummapofeducationaloutcomesormatrixofoutcomeslinkedtocourseobjectivesandexpectedlevelofachievement

Criterion1.2:ThegraduatedemonstratesanunderstandingofandisabletoperformtheessentialtasksofthepharmacytechnicianrolethatisdefinedbytheregulatoryauthorityintheCanadianprovince/territorywheretheProgramoperates.RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixA,Table1(graduationrate)• AppendixA,Table1(successrateinnationalboardexaminations)

Criterion1.3:Thecurriculumeducationalframeworkandanysubsequentchangesaredocumentedandevaluatedagainsttherequirededucationaloutcomesandcompetencies.

RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixB,Table3(curriculumchanges–mappingandevaluationofchanges)

B. LearningEnvironment

Standard2:TheCollegeprovidesanenvironmentandculturethatpromotesprofessionalbehaviourandharmoniousrelationshipsamongstudents,andbetweenstudentsandinstructionalstaff,administrators,preceptors/mentorsandstaff.

Criterion2.1:TheCollegehasastudentcodeofconductthatdefinesexpectedbehavioursandconsequencesfordeviationfromthecode.ThecodeisconsistentwithCollegepolicy.Studentsareawareofthecodeofconductandtheprocessforappeals.RequiredEvidence:

• Codeofconductpolicyincludingproceduresregardingcommunicationandapplicationofthecodeofconduct

• Evidencethatstudentcompliancewiththecodeofconductisassessedthroughouttheprogram


Criterion2.2:TheCollegeintroducesstudentstoprovincialregulatoryandlocal,regionalandnationalpharmacy,andotherprofessionalorganizationsandactivities.RequiredEvidence:

• List(description)ofactivitieswithorabout:provincialregulatoryorganizations;local,regional,nationalpharmacyorganizations;and,thenationalpharmacyexaminationboard

C. Curriculum

Standard3:TheProgramcomprisesaseriesofcorecourses,practiceexperiences,andintra-andinter-professionalexperiencesthatsupporteducationaloutcomes.

Criterion3.1TheCollegeensuresthattheProgramincludesanorganizedprogressioninthelevelofexpectedperformancethatsupportsgrowthingraduates’capabilitiestomeeteducationaloutcomes.RequiredEvidence:

• Evaluationofprogression(e.g.,introduced/taught,assessed,reinforced;beginner,intermediate,advanced)withinthecurriculum’sfoundationalcontent,practiceskills,andpracticeexperiences

Criterion3.2:Didacticcoursesthataredesignedtodevelopstudentswithcompetenciestomeettheentry-levelscopeofpharmacytechnicianpracticecompriseaminimumof650hoursdeliveredoveraminimumof26weeks.RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixA,Table2(didacticcourseworkhours)Criterion3.3:TheacademicprogramleadingtothePharmacyTechniciancredentialincludesatotalof16weeks(minimum)(640hours)ofpracticeexperiences.Thetotalhoursofpracticeexperiencesprovidetheopportunitytodevelopproficiencyinallcompetenciesrequiredforpharmacytechniciansatentrytopractice.Eachgraduateattainsatleast(minimum)140hoursoffull-time(35hoursperweekminimum)practiceexperienceinaninstitutionalsettingandatleast(minimum)140hoursoffull-time(35hoursperweekminimum)practiceexperienceinacommunitypharmacysetting.RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixA,Table2(practiceexperienceshours;patientcareservicehours)

Criterion3.4:Appropriatesimulationactivitiescomprisenotmorethan110hours(maximum)oftherequiredtotalhoursofpracticeexperiences.Appropriatesimulationactivitiesare:

a) Structuredaroundasetofspecificlearningobjectives;andb) Involvestructuredassessmentactivitiestoassurethatstudentshavemetthestated

learningobjectives;and


c) Aresupervisedbypharmacyeducators,practitioners,orotherappropriatelytrainedinstructionalstaff/facilitators;and

d) Involvelearningexperiencesthatarelimitedto:i. Highrisk/lowoccurrencesituationsthatapharmacytechnicianmay

experienceinpractice(e.g.,emergencyrequestsforpatientmedicationprofiles;medicationerrors;compoundingofhazardousmedications;attempteddiversionorrobbery,etc.);or

ii. Learningexperiencesinthepharmacytechnicianscopeofpracticethatarelimitedbyprovince’sactorregulationsinsuchawaythatapharmacytechnicianstudentcannotperformthetaskintherealpatientcaresetting(e.g.,providingcareinaremotedispensarywhenapharmacistisnotpresent;performingpointofcarediagnostictests,etc.);or

iii. Rolesortasksthatapharmacytechnicianstudentisnotpermittedtoperformforreasonsofpracticumsite(s)policy(e.g.,asepticcompoundingofhazardousdrugs;highrisknon-sterilecompounding,etc.).

RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixA,Table2(simulationhoursrelatedtoTypei,TypeiiandTypeiiilearning

experiences)

Criterion3.5GraduatescompletetheProgramwithin5yearsofadmission.RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixA,Table1(timeinyearsfromadmissiontograduation)

Standard4:ThecurriculumaddressestheCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechniciansinCanadaandenablesstudentstoachievethecompetenciesdescribedintheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.

Criterion4.1:Thecorecurriculumincludescontentofsufficientdepth,scope,timeliness,quality,sequenceandemphasistoprovidefoundationalknowledgethatisnecessaryforthefullscopeofcontemporarypracticeresponsibilitiesaswellasemergingroles.

Criterion4.1.1:Foundationalknowledgeandskilldevelopmentinthepharmaceuticalsciences,toincludebutnotbelimitedtocontentinpharmacology,toxicology,pharmaceutics,non-prescriptionproducts,andmedicalterminology.

Criterion4.1.2:Foundationalknowledgeandskilldevelopmentinpharmacypracticeandsocial,behaviouralandadministrativepharmacy,toincludebutnotbelimitedto:

a) patientcare(developingprofessionalrelationships,obtainingpatientinformation,etc.);

b) productdistribution(prescriptionprocessing,dispensing,productpreparation,asepticandnon-asepticcompounding,automateddispensingsystems,pharmacyinformatics,etc.);

c) calculations;


d) practicesetting(institutionalandcommunityoperations,inventory,recordkeeping,billingprocedures,managementpractices,etc.);

e) healthpromotion;f) makingevidence-informeddecisions;g) communications,includingcustomerserviceanduseofinformationtechnology;h) inter-andintra-professionalcollaboration,includingrolesandresponsibilitiesof

pharmacytechniciansrelativetootherhealthprofessionals;i) ethics,lawandregulatoryissues;j) qualityandsafetypractices;and,k) professionalism

Criterion4.1.3:Foundationalknowledgeinthebasicbiomedicalsciences,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedtoanatomy,physiology,andpathophysiology.

RequiredEvidence:• MappingofthecorecurriculumtoCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacy

TechniciansinCanadaandthemostrecentpublishedversionoftheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.

• Foreachcourse,theoutlineorsyllabusindicatingthecompetenciesandeducationaloutcomesthatwillbemet

Criterion4.2:Practiceskillsaredevelopedtoachieveeducationaloutcomesthroughlaboratory,simulation,andpractice-basedexperiences.RequiredEvidence:

• MappingofthepracticeskillscurriculumtoCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechniciansinCanadaandthemostrecentpublishedversionoftheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.

• Assessments(tools)thatevaluatetheabilityofagraduatetoperformthetasksofaregulatedpharmacytechnician

• Outlineofpracticeskillsthatagraduateisexpectedtoperform.Examplesincludebutarenotlimitedto:accessingpatienthealthinformation;collaborativecare;compounding(asepticandnon-aseptic);diagnosticandpoint-of-caretesting;dispensing;documentationofcare;evidence-baseddecisionmaking;instructingaboutmedicaldevices;literatureevaluation;patientandprofessionalcommunications;performingthefinalcheckofaprescription;prescriptionorderreceivingandtransfers;shareddecision-making;etc.

Standard5:Practiceexperiencesareofadequateintensity,breadth,structure,durationandvarietysoastoachieveeducationaloutcomes.Practiceexperiencesareacquiredinhighqualitypracticesettingsinavarietyofcaresectors,involvingpatientswithavarietyofhealthcareserviceneeds.Experiencesintegrate,reinforceandadvancetheknowledge,skills,attitudesandvaluesdevelopedthroughtheothercomponentsoftheprofessionalprogram,includingcollaborationandteamwork.

Criterion5.1:Thecurriculumincludespracticeexperienceswherestudentsdevelopskillsandabilitiesnecessarytoassistavarietyofpatientsinprimary(community,ambulatory,homecare),acute,andlong-termcare/personalcarehomesettingsaswellastransitionsincare.


RequiredEvidence:• AppendixC(outlineofpracticesitesprovidingprimary/community,acutecare/hospital

andlongtermcare/personalcarehomeexperiences)• Rationaleforpracticeexperiencesneededtomeetcurricularrequirements• Relevantmanuals/handbooksandpolicies

Criterion5.2:Tasksduringexperientiallearningcontributemeaningfully,productively,andsafelytopatientcareandotherprofessionalactivitiesofthepracticesiteatalevelappropriatetothelevelofpreparedness.Inculminatingpracticeexperiences,studentsdemonstrateanabilitytoperformtaskswithinthepharmacytechnicianscopeofpractice.RequiredEvidence:

• Evaluation,bystudentsandpreceptors,ofstudenttasks,contributions,andpreparednessandabilitytocontributemeaningfully,productivelyandsafelytocaredeliveryincludingtasksthatfallwithinthepharmacytechnicianscopeofpractice

Standard6:Thecurriculumincludesrequiredintra-andinter-professionallearningexperiences,offeredthroughouttheprofessionalprogram,tobroadenunderstandingofrolesandcompetenciesofpharmacyteammembersandotherhealthprofessionals.

Criterion6.1:Contentandexperiencesdeveloptheexpectedcompetenciesforintra-andinter-professionalcareandcollaborativepractice.ExperiencesareintegratedthroughouttheProgram.Provisionoflecturesbypharmacistsorotherhealthprofessionalsdoesnotconstituteintra-orinter-professionalcontentorexperiencesforthepurposeofthisStandard.RequiredEvidence:

• Outlineofcontentareas,forexample:communication,teamwork,groupdynamics,problemsolving,conflictresolution,etc.

• Evaluation,bystudents,instructionalstaff,andpreceptors/mentors,ofintra-andinter-professionaleducationalactivitiesasitrelatestoexpectedoutcomes

D.Teaching,Learning,andAssessment

Standard7:TheProgramusesavarietyofteaching,learningandassessmentmethodologiestoproducegraduateswhomeettherequirededucationaloutcomes.

Criterion7.1:TheProgramincludesanoverallplanofinstructionaldesignthatsupportstheneedsofdiverselearnerswhiledevelopingtheknowledge,skills,behavioursandjudgmentrequiredofthepharmacytechniciangraduateatentrytopractice.RequiredEvidence:

• InstructionaldesignoutlinethatdescribesteachingandlearningstrategiesusedintheProgram,forexample:largegroup,smallgroup,simulation,laboratoryexperience,casediscussion,practiceexperience


Criterion7.2:Avarietyofassessmentmethodsaresystematicallyandsequentiallyappliedthroughouttheprogramtoprovideformativeandsummativefeedbacktostudents,andtoconfirmgraduates’achievementofeducationaloutcomes.Calculationsaretaughtwithazero-toleranceassessment.

RequiredEvidence:

• Examplesofassessmentmethodsused:formative,summative,self,orpeer• Assessmenttoolsusedtomeasurecognitivelearningandthemasteryofpracticeskills,

valuesandattitudesthatcontributetoachievementofeducationaloutcomes• Evidencerelatedtozero-toleranceassessmentsforcalculations

Criterion7.3:TheProgramusescriteria,policy,andproceduresforacademicprogression,academicprobation,dismissal,withdrawal,andreadmission,andnon-academicmisconductinaccordancewithCollegepolicy.Studentresponsibilitiesandrightstodueprocess,includingappealmechanisms,arepublishedandmadeavailable.

RequiredEvidence:

• Proceduresusedtodocumentstudents’progressiveachievementoftheeducationaloutcomesandcompetenciesthroughoutthecurriculum

• Processusedtomonitorstudentperformancefortheearlydetectionofstudentsinacademicdifficulty

• Evidenceofexpeditiousinterventionandaccesstostudentservices,suchastutorialsupport,advising,remediation,etc.

PartII:GovernanceandProgramManagementA. GovernanceStructureandCommitment

Standard8:TheCollegeiscommittedatitshighestleveltothedevelopmentofpharmacytechniciangraduateswhoareabletoattaintheintendededucationaloutcomes.

Criterion8.1:TheCollegeisawareoftheroleofthepharmacytechnician,theresponsibilitypharmacytechnicianssharewithotherhealthcareprofessionals,andtherequirementsforoperatinganaccreditedPharmacyTechnicianProgram.

RequiredEvidence:• Evaluationoftheoperatingbudgetinrelationtoprogramsustainabilityinviewof

accreditationrequirementsStandard9:TheProgramhasavisionandmissionalignedwiththatoftheCollegeineducationandpractice.

RequiredEvidence:• PublishedstatementoftheProgram’svision,missionandstrategicplan/goals


Standard10:TheCollegehasanorganizationalstructurethatclearlyidentifieslinesofauthority,responsibility,andgovernanceforandwithintheProgram.

Criterion10.1:ThereisadefinedandfunctioningorganizationalstructurefortheCollegethatdescribestherelationshipbetweentheCollegeandtheProgram.

RequiredEvidence:• CopyoftheorganizationalstructureoftheCollegeandtheProgram• CopyoftheorganizationalstructureoftheProgram’sdidacticandexperientialprogram

showingthereporting/functionalrelationshipsoftheProgramCoordinator/Lead(s),allpersonnelandProgramcommittees

Criterion10.2:Iftherearemultiplecampuseswithintheownershipofaprivatecorporationorpublicinstitution,eachcampushasaseparateanduniquegovernancestructureandholdsaseparateCCAPPaccreditationaward.RequiredEvidence:

• CopyoftheorganizationalstructureoftheCollegeandtheProgramCriterion10.3:Policy,procedures,anddocumentationareinplacetoaddressactual,potential,orperceivedconflictofinterest,professionalmisconductandbreachofethicsintheoperationoftheProgram.RequiredEvidence:

• Conflictofinterest,professionalconductandethicspolicies• Policytoguidestudentbodyrelationshipswiththepharmaceuticalindustrywithrespect

tothereceiptofgiftsorotherbenefitsStandard11:TheProgram’sgovernancestructureprovidesforcontinuouscoordinationofstudentexperiencesthroughouttheProgram.

Criterion11.1: AqualifiedindividualisdesignatedtheCoordinator/LeadfortheProgram.RequiredEvidence:

• JoborroledescriptionoftheProgramCoordinator/Lead(s).Ifdutiesareshared,provideindividualdutiesandpolicyrelatedtocoverageduringabsences,etc.

Criterion11.2: Theindividual(s)designatedtheProgramCoordinator/ProgramLeadhassuccessfullycompletedtheapplicableQualifyingExaminationsofthePharmacyExaminingBoardofCanadaandisrecognized(e.g.,throughregistrationand/orlicensure)asapharmacytechnicianorapharmacistintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates.RequiredEvidence:

• Documentationofregistrationand/orlicensure

Criterion11.3: TheProgramCoordinator/ProgramLeadprovidescoordinationonacontinuousbasisandisresponsibleforallaspectsoftheProgram.


RequiredEvidence:

• DocumentationofhoursworkedrelativetoProgramcoordinationversusothercommitments

• Policyandproceduresforproposingandapprovingchangestopolicy,curriculum,courseoutlines,programevaluations,andcontinuousqualityimprovement

Standard12:TheProgramisresponsivetostakeholdersregardingitsrelevancetothepharmacyprofession,practicesitesandcommunityorregionalneeds,minimallybytheestablishmentofafullyfunctioningPharmacyTechnicianProgramAdvisoryCommittee(PTPAC).

Criterion12.1:Thecommittee,whichprovidesforbroad-basedinputfromindividualsinthefieldofpharmacy,includesbutisnotlimitedto:

• pharmacistsandpharmacytechniciansthatpracticeinavarietyofpracticesettingsinthecommunitywheretheProgramoperates.Inthoseprovinceswherepharmacytechniciansareregulated,thecommitteeincludesatleastoneregulated(activelylicensed)pharmacytechnician;and,

• Programadministrator,coordinator/leadandinstructionalstaff,allofwhomareex-officio(non-voting)

• students;and• representativesofthefederal/provincial/territorialpharmacyand/orpharmacy

technicianregulatoryauthority;and• alumni;and• any other key stakeholder(s) or constituent groups relevant to the Program’s vision,

missionandgoalsRequiredEvidence:

• Membershiplist(includingprofessionaldesignation)ofthePTPACinrelationtothePTPACTermsofReference

• Minutesofmeetings

Criterion12.2:ThePTPACholdsatleasttwomeetingspercalendaryearandhascurrenttermsofreference,minimallytoincludethecommitteepurpose,composition,termofappointments,frequencyandtimingofmeetings,andreportingstructurewithintheProgramandCollege.TheChairpersonisselectedfromamongstcommitteememberswhoareneitherProgramstaffnoradministrators.RequiredEvidence:

• VersionsofPTPACTermsofReferencesincethelaston-sitesurvey• Agendasandminutesofmeetingssincethelaston-sitesurvey

Criterion12.3:Atleastannually,thePTPACreceivesandreviewsareportthatdescribestheextenttowhichthecurrentcurriculumandanyplannedchangestothecurriculumalignwith,orhavegapsinrelationtothemostcurrentversionoftheCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechnicianProgramsinCanadaandtheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.


RequiredEvidence:• Appendix B, Table 4 (examples of initiatives undertaken as a result of suggestions

providedbythePTPAC)Standard13:FormalizedaffiliationorcontractualagreementsareinplacebetweentheCollegeandpracticesitestooutlinetheauthority,privileges,obligationsandresponsibilitiesoftheCollegeandthepracticesite.

Criterion13.1:Agreementsorpolicyaddressstudent-relatedmatterssuchasaccesstohealthservicesatthepracticesite,liability,insurancecoverage,criminalrecordsandabuseregistrychecks,studentdisclosures,immunizationpolicy,patientconfidentialityandprivacyofrecords,andprofessionalconductexpectations.Agreementsprovideforsufficientadvancenoticeofterminationbyeitherpartytopermitthedevelopmentofalternativearrangementswherenecessary.TheCollegehasenoughplacements(actualoragreementsinprinciple)forallstudentsenrolledinthePrograminordertobeaccredited;negotiationsforagreementsarenotdependentonfirstreceivingaccreditation.RequiredEvidence:

• AppendixC(Proportionofplacementsiteswithagreementsinplace)• Contingencyproceduresthatareusedintheeventapracticesitewithdrawsfroma

placementcommitment(e.g.,jobaction,publichealthemergency,businessclosure,etc.)

B. PlanningandEvaluation

Standard14:TheProgramhasacurrentstrategicplanthatissystematicallyreviewedandupdatedtofacilitatetheachievementoftheProgram’smission,vision,goalsandobjectives.PlansandplanningprocesseshavethesupportandcooperationoftheCollegeadministration.

Criterion14.1:TheplanningprocessiscongruentwithafundamentalcommitmenttopreparestudentstoattainthecompetenciesdescribedinthemostrecentCPTEAEducationalOutcomesforPharmacyTechnicianProgramsinCanadaandtheNAPRAProfessionalCompetenciesforCanadianPharmacyTechniciansatEntrytoPractice.Theprocessconsidersfinancial,programmaticandacademicplanningwithinthecontextofprofessionalchangesoccurringandanticipated.TheplanningprocessisresponsivetostakeholdersregardingtheProgram’srelevancetothepharmacyprofession,practicesites,andcommunityorregionalneeds.RequiredEvidence:

• CopyoftheProgram’sstrategicplan• Descriptionoftheplanningprocessandparticipants(includingstakeholdersexternalto

theCollege)• Descriptionoftheplanningcycleforthenextstrategicplan

Criterion14.2:TheProgram’sstrategicplaniscurrentandhasthesupportofCollegeadministration.


RequiredEvidence:• ExamplesofCollegesupportforthestrategicplan

Standard15:TheProgramestablishesandmaintainssystemsthatmeasureandevaluatetheextenttowhichthestrategicplanisachieved.

Criterion15.1:TheProgram’sstrategicplanisincorporatedintooperationalactivities.

RequiredEvidence:• Communicationprocessestoinforminstructionalstaff,students,preceptors,the

professionandotherinterestedpartiesofprogramperformanceorachievementsCriterion15.2:TheProgramestablishesandmaintainssystemsthatprovideinformationtosupportplanninganddirectionthatinformnecessarychanges.

RequiredEvidence:• AppendixB,Table4(performanceindicatorsusedtomeasuretheprogressor

achievementinaprogramoractivity;performancemeasurescorrespondtothestrategicplan)

• Thetoolsorsourcesfordatausedorcollectedtomeasuretheindicator• Examplesofdecisionsmadeinresponsetodatathatweregathered

C. Admissions

Standard16:TheProgramusespublishedcriteria,policy,andprocedurestoadmitstudentstotheprogramleadingtoapharmacytechniciancredential.ApplicantsareinformedthattheEnglish/Frenchrequirementsforregistration/licensuremaybedifferenttothoserequiredforentrancetotheProgramandthatregistration/licensuretopracticeinaprovincerequiresmeetingthelanguageproficiencyrequirementsestablishedfortheprofessioninthatparticularprovince.

Criterion16.1:Admissionscriteriaincludeacademicpreparationconsistingminimallyofcompletionofsecondaryschoolorequivalent(e.g.,GED);upperlevelmathematics;Englishand/orFrench;biology;andchemistry.Ifotherevaluativetoolsareusedforadmissions,thetoolhasconfirmedreliabilityandvalidityfortheprofession.Theneedforacriminalrecordbackgroundcheck,immunizationandotherhealth-relatedrequirementsisstatedintheadmissionspackage.RequiredEvidence:

• CriteriabywhichallapplicantsareevaluatedforconsiderationofadmissiontotheProgram

• EvaluationofthevalidityofthecriteriausedtoevaluateapplicantsforconsiderationofadmissiontotheProgram

Criterion16.2:Havingmetacademicpreparationcriteriaforadmission,anapplicantisadmittedtotheProgramonlyuponprovidingevidenceofmeetingatleastoneofthefollowingrequirementsforlanguageproficiency:


a) LanguageproficiencytestresultsthatmeettheNAPRALanguageProficiencyRequirementsforLicensureasaPharmacyTechnicianinCanada;or

b) GraduationfromahighschoolinCanadawiththreeconsecutive,firstlanguageEnglishorFrenchcourses/credits;or

c) GraduationfromaCollèged’enseignementgénéraletprofessionnel(CEGEP)inQuebecwiththreeconsecutive,firstlanguageEnglishorFrenchcourses/credits;or

d) AnundergraduatedegreefromauniversityinCanada,whoseinstructionwasprovidedinEnglishorFrench.

RequiredEvidence:

• Establishedlevelsofexpectedperformanceinlanguageproficiencytests• AppendixA,Table1(percentageofadmittedstudentsthatmeetthelanguage

proficiencyrequirement)

Criterion16.3:TheadmissionpolicyoftheProgramincludesapriorlearningassessmentrecognition(PLAR)policythatisconsistentwithcontemporaryfederalandprovincialstandardsrelatedtocredentialsandotherrelevantexperienceofinternationalpharmacygraduates,pharmacytechnicianstrainedthroughnon-accreditedprograms,andothersimilarly-preparedapplicants.PLARdoesnotapplytosimulation,laboratoryandexperientialcomponentsoftheProgram.

RequiredEvidence:

• PLARpolicyandassessmentmethods• AppendixA,Table1(PLARcreditawardsasitrelatestothePLARpolicyinforceatthe

time)

Criterion16.4:Theadmissioncriteriaanddatathatareusedtodetermineoffersofadmissionaremadepublic.RequiredEvidence:

• Websitelocation(s)forinformationprovidedtoapplicants• Admissionpolicyandprocedures

Standard17:Arecruitmentprogramisavailabletoattractadiversepoolofwell-qualifiedapplicants.

RequiredEvidence:

• Evidence that the Program’s website provides up-to-date information about theProgram including, at a minimum: CCAPP accreditation award status; course titles(hours/credits); names and qualifications of instructional personnel; admissionrequirements;descriptionofteachingfacilitiesfortheProgram;tuitionandotherfees;linktotheprovincialregulatoryauthority.

• Recruitmentmaterials• Descriptionofrecruitmenteventsorcommunications


D. ContinuousQualityAssuranceoftheProgram

Standard18:TheProgramconductsregularsystematicreviewsofcurricularcontent,structure,processandoutcomestoensurethateducationaloutcomesrequiredfortheprogramleadingtoapharmacytechniciancredentialaremet.

Criterion18.1:EducationaloutcomesoftheProgramareevaluatedonaregularbasis.Findingsareusedtodevelopandimplementqualityimprovementplans.Theresultsofqualityimprovementplansaredocumentedandcommunicatedtostakeholders.RequiredEvidence:

• Measurementsofstudentperformance,includingrangeandtypeofvariationinstudentperformanceacrosspracticesitesandeducationexperiences

• Feedbackfromrecentgraduateswhoareabletoreflectontheirtraininghavingacquiredaperspectiveonrequirementsofclinicalpractice

• Feedbackfromemployersregardingcompetenceofrecentgraduatesinpractice• AppendixA,Table1(performanceonpharmacynationalboardexaminations)

PartIII:Resources

A.StudentServices

Standard19:Studentsaresupportedandhaveapositive,safe,inclusive,non-discriminatory,inspiringexperiencewhileenrolledintheprogramthatleadstoapharmacytechniciancredential.

Criterion19.1:TheProgramhasajustculture.RequiredEvidence:

• Policyabouttheprocesstofollowtoregisteracomplaint• StudentopinionsurveysdocumenttheevolvingjustcultureoftheProgram• Descriptionofactionplansdevelopedwhensurveysrevealgapsinjustculture

Criterion19.2:TheProgramhasanordered,accurateandsecuresystemofstudentrecordsthatismaintainedinaccordancewithCollegepolicyandprivacylegislation.RequiredEvidence:

• Descriptionofthesafeandsecurestorageofstudentrecordsandfilesincludingstudentswhoarecurrentlyenrolled,graduated,andnolongerenrolled

Criterion19.3:Studentshaveaccesstoorientationprograms,academicadvisingandcareer-pathwaycounselling,financialaid,accommodationofneedsgovernedbylegislation,healthandsafety,andservicestomeetrequirementsofthepracticesites.

RequiredEvidence:

• Descriptionoforientation,healthandsafety,andadvisingprogramsmadeavailabletostudents

• Feedbackfromstudentsonadequacyofadvisingandcounsellingservices


B.HumanResources

Standard20:TheProgramhassufficienthumanresources,includingappropriatelyqualifiedinstructional,supportandadministrativestaff,andpreceptors/mentorstoeffectivelydeliverandevaluatetheprofessionalprogram.

Criterion20.1:TheProgramhasinstructionalstaffwiththerelevantacademicandprofessionalqualifications,recentexperience,andaffiliationstofulfilltheirroleinsupportingstudentlearning.

Criterion20.1.1:TheProgramusesadirectpatientcarepracticingpharmacist,appropriatelycredentialedintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,tocontributetothedevelopment,review,revisionanddeliveryofprogramcontent.Iftheroleissharedbetweentwoormorepharmacists,proceduresareavailablethatdescribeindividualduties,governancestructuresforeffectiveandefficientcollaborativedecision-making,andcoverageduringabsences.

Criterion20.1.2:Allinstructionalstaffthatisassignedresponsibilityforthedeliveryofpractice-relatedcoursesareregisteredand/orlicensedasapharmacytechnicianorpharmacistintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates.IfpharmacytechnicianlegislationisnotinplaceintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,thepharmacytechnicianhascompletedthePharmacyExaminingBoardofCanadaPharmacyTechnicianQualifyingExaminationPartIandPartII.

Criterion20.1.3:AnappropriatelycredentialedpharmacistoranindividualwitharecognizeddegreeinpharmacologyteachesPharmacology.

Criterion20.1.4:Aregistered/regulatedpharmacytechnicianorpharmacistwhodemonstratescurrencyofpractice,andvalidationofasepticcompoundingskillspertherequirementsoftheregulatoryauthorityintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,teachesAsepticCompounding(sterileproducts/technique).Wheretheregulatoryauthoritydoesnotspecifythetraining/validationrequirementthatmustbemet,theindividualmeetstherequirementsforasepticcompoundingpersonnelasdefinedinthemostcurrentNAPRAModelStandardsforPharmacyCompoundingofNon-hazardousSterilePreparationsandNAPRAModelStandardsforPharmacyCompoundingofHazardousSterilePreparations,ortheCanadianSocietyofHospitalPharmacists(CSHP)Compounding:GuidelinesforPharmacies.

RequiredEvidence:• AppendixD(Listofallfullandparttimeinstructionalstaffinvolvedinprogramdelivery

includingprofessionalandacademicqualifications)• AppendixD(Detailsofcoursenamesandteachinghoursforallinstructionalstaff

associatedwiththeProgram)• DescriptionofthemechanismsthattheCollegeusestoensurethattheinstructional

staffinvolvedintheProgramhastherequiredandcurrentexperiencenecessarytodeliverthecontentandfulfillthemissionoftheProgram

Criterion20.2:TheProgramhasasufficientnumberofinstructionalstafftofulfilltheroleofsupporting,andsustainingstudentlearningineachdistinctcurricularactivitywithinthe


Program.Theinstructionalstafftostudentratioandtheproportionoffull-timestaffissufficienttoensurethatstudentlearningisnotcompromised.

RequiredEvidence:• AppendixD(Descriptionoftheinstructionalstafftostudentratiofordidacticcontent

includinganyindependentorseminar-basedlearningandforpractice-basedlaboratorycourses)

• AppendixD(Timeallottedtoinstructionalstaffforteachingpreparation,studentevaluation/mentoring/support,programandcurriculumdevelopment/contentorevaluationrevisionstomeetevolvingneedsoftheprofession,andotherresponsibilities)

• Contingencyplanforpharmacyrelatedcoursesifinstructionalstaffassignedtocoursesarenotavailableforanyreason

Criterion20.3:TheProgramusesestablishedcriteriaforselectionof,andprocessesfor,orientationandtrainingforpreceptors/mentors.Preceptors/mentorsarecommittedtosupportingtheteachingprocess.RequiredEvidence:

• Initialorientationandeducationofferedtopreceptors/mentorswhoarenewtotheexperientialprogram

• Ongoingdevelopmentprogramforpreceptors/mentorswhohaveworkedpreviouslywiththeexperientialprogram,especiallywhenmajorchangesaremadetopracticumexpectations,assessmentpracticesorexpectedlearningoutcomes

• Descriptionofeducationalprogramsordevelopment• Evaluationofpreceptor/mentorcriteria,selectionandtraining

Standard21:TheCollegeiscommittedtothecontinuousprofessionaldevelopmentofinstructionalstaffandpreceptor/mentorstoenhancetheirabilitytoeffectivelydeliverandevaluatetheprofessionalprogram.

Criterion21.1:TheProgramCoordinator/LeadreceivesCollegesupportforprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesconsistentwithcoordination,teachingandstudent/programassessmentresponsibilities,minimallytoconsistof:a)facilitatingmaintenanceofcurrencyofpracticeasaregistered/regulatedpharmacytechnicianorpharmacist;and,b)supportingmembershipintheCanadianPharmacyTechnicianEducatorsAssociation(CPTEA);and,c)travelfundingtoattendtheCPTEAannualcontinuingprofessionaldevelopmentconference.RequiredEvidence:

• EvidenceofmembershipinCPTEA• Policyrelatedtoprofessionaldevelopmentandtraining• DocumentationofprofessionaldevelopmentandtrainingcompletedbyProgram

Coordinator/Leadoverthelasttwoyears• AppendixD(timeallotmenttootherresponsibilitiesincludingprofessional

development)


Criterion21.2:ThereisevidenceofCollegesupportforprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforinstructionalstaffandpreceptors/mentors,consistentwiththeirrespectiveresponsibilitiesasitrelatestoteachingandassessmentofstudents.RequiredEvidence:

• Policyrelatedtoprofessionaldevelopmentandtraining• Evidenceofmembershipinpharmacyprofessionalorganizations

Criterion21.3:InstructionalstaffisevaluatedinaccordancewithCollegepolicy,usingmultiplesourcesofinformationwithreferencetoclearlyoutlinedcriteria.TheProgramperformanceevaluationpolicyisconsistentwithCollegepolicy.RequiredEvidence:

• Collegepolicyrelatedtotheprocessofinstructionalstaffevaluation/performancereview

C.PracticeSiteResources

Standard22:TheProgramselectspracticesiteswherestudentlearningandskillsdevelopmentareadequatelymanaged,supportedandsupervised.Practicesitesmeetrelevantregulatoryrequirements.

Criterion22.1:TheProgramusescriteriaforselectionofpracticesites.RequiredEvidence:

• Criteriaand/orpolicyrelatedtoselectionofpracticesites• Compliancetothecriteriaand/orpolicyrelatedtoselectionofpracticesites

Criterion22.2:TheProgramworkscollaborativelywithpracticesitestoensurethatthepracticesitehasappropriateamenitiestosupportstudentlearning.Thisincludeshavingasuitablemodelofsupervisionateachstageofthepracticeexperiencecurriculumsothatstudentscanpracticeatthelevelnecessarytoachieveintendededucationaloutcomeswithadequateoversight,coordination,guidance,instruction,assessment,andfeedback.Qualifiedpreceptors/mentorsoverseeallpracticeexperiences.

RequiredEvidence:

• Evaluationofpracticesiteenvironmentsasitrelatestoworkspaceandaccesstoequipmentneededbystudentswhenundertakingpracticeexperiences

• Modelsofsupervisionandpreceptorship/mentorship• DescriptionofsupportprovidedbytheProgramtopracticesiteswithrespectto

preceptorsupervisionofstudents• Evaluationofsupervisionmodelsbystudentsandpreceptors


D.PhysicalFacilitiesandInfrastructure

Standard23:PhysicalfacilitiesoftheProgramareadequatetoachievetheProgram’sstatedmissionandtosupporttheoutcomesoftheProgram.

Criterion23.1:AdequatespaceandresourcesareavailabletosupportthefunctionsoftheProgram’sadministrationandinstructionalstaffandstudents.Thelecture/didacticclassroomsaresufficientinnumberandadequateinsizetoaccommodatethestudentbody.Classroomshavesufficient,appropriate,well-functioningequipmenttosupportlearning.

RequiredEvidence:

• Evaluation of the sufficiency of physical facilities, infrastructure and equipment includingfeedback fromstudentsand instructional staffonqualityandquantityof those resources,andidentificationofplanstoaddressnecessaryimprovements

• Evaluationoftheadequacyofofficespaceforinstructionalstaffasitrelatestoprivacyforadvisingorcoachingstudents

• Evaluationofphysicalfacilitiesandinfrastructure(e.g.,learningresourcessuchascomputersandstudyspace;adequacyofstoragespaceforstudentitems,etc.)includingfeedbackfromstudentsonqualityandquantityofthoseresources

Criterion23.2:WherecomponentsoftheProgramaredeliveredusingdistanceeducationtechnology,participantshaveaccesstoinformationtechnologysupportandelectronicaccesstothelibrary.Contingencyplansareinplacetoprovidetimelyaccesstocoursematerialsandresourceswheninformationtechnologychallengesoccur.RequiredEvidence:• Libraryaccesspolicy• Contingencyplanforinformationtechnologydowntime

Standard24:SimulatedpracticefacilitiesandequipmentsupporttheoutcomesoftheProgram.

Criterion24.1:Simulatedpracticefacilities(e.g.,practicelaboratories)aresufficientinnumberandadequateinsizetoaccommodatethestudentbody.Facilitiesaresecure,andaredesignedandequippedtoeffectivelysimulatecontemporaryhospitalandcommunitypracticesettingsincludingpatientandworkersafetyrequiredpracticesaswellaspharmacyregulatoryrequirements.RequiredEvidence:• Evaluationofthesufficiencyofsimulatedpracticefacilityphysicalspace,equipment(e.g.,

medicationcarts,packagers,etc.),andsupplies(e.g.,packaging,labeling,etc.)inrelationtopracticestandardsofthepharmacyregulatoryauthorityintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,includingidentificationofplanstoremedyimprovementsthatareneeded

• Evaluationofthepatientandworkersafetysafeguardsinrelationtocurrentstandards(e.g.,InstituteforSafeMedicationPractices;WorkplaceSafetyandHealthrequirementsoftheprovinceinwhichtheProgramoperatesincludingMaterialSafetyDataSheetsand


HazardousDrugsHandlingSheets;compliancewithmedication/simulatedmedicationstorageandsecurityrequirementsofthepharmacyregulatoryauthorityintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,etc.)

Criterion24.2:Equipmentandsuppliesforasepticandnon-asepticcompoundingareofaqualitysufficienttoauthenticallysimulateacompoundingenvironmentinpracticethatcomplieswiththestandardsofthepharmacyregulatoryauthorityintheprovinceinwhichtheProgramoperates.Equipmentandsuppliesareofaquantitysufficienttoaccommodateactiveparticipationofeachstudentincompoundingactivitiesthatcomplywithpracticesrequiredbythepharmacyregulatoryauthority.

RequiredEvidence:• Evaluationofthesufficiencyandqualityofequipmentandsuppliesusedinrelationtothe

typesofsimulatedcompoundingthatisperformedaswellasinrelationtothecompoundingpracticestandardsofthepharmacyregulatoryauthorityintheprovincewheretheProgramoperates,includingidentificationofplanstoremedyimprovementsthatareneeded

Criterion24.3:Ifvalidationofasepticcompoundingskillisacomponentofthecurriculum,theProgramusescommerciallyavailabletestingsuppliesandstandardizedvalidationprotocolsthatarerecognizedbytheprovince’spharmacyregulatoryauthorityand/orpharmacystakeholders.RequiredEvidence:• Evaluationofthevalidationprotocolandequipment/suppliesusedinrelationtothe

stakeholderorregulatoryauthoritystandard,includinganalysisoffalse-positiveandfalse-negativetestresultsandidentificationofplanstoremedyidentifiedgaps

Criterion24.4:Asuitable,operational,properlyfunctioningandregularlyinspectedprimaryengineeringcontrol(e.g.,externallyventedbiologicalsafetycabinet)isavailableandusedifbiohazardousdrugsorchemicalsarepresent.RequiredEvidence:• Evaluationofthedrugsandchemicalsonhandinrelationtotheirhazardpotentialrelative

toqualityofthecontrols(e.g.,resultsoflaboratoryinspections,worksurfacesampling,primaryengineeringcontrolqualityassurancetests,etc.),andidentificationofplanstoremedyidentifiedgaps

E.InformationResources

Standard25:TheCollegeensuresaccessforallinstructionalstaff,preceptors/mentors,andstudentstolibraryandinformationresourcesthataresufficientinquantityandqualitytosupportalleducationalandscholarlyactivitiesinaccordancewiththeProgram’smissionandgoals.

Criterion25.1:On-andoff-campusaccesstolibraryresourcesisavailabletostudentsandinstructionalstaff.


RequiredEvidence:• Feedbackfromstudents,instructionalstaffandpreceptors/mentorsonreliableaccess

tolibraryandinformationresources.• Evaluationoftherangeandtypeofaccesstojournals,databases,andotherlearning

resources• Evaluationofintegrationoflibraryandinformationtechnologyresourcesintothe

teachingprogram

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Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs · Criterion 1.1: Intended outcomes are based, at a minimum, on the current Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association