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Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development The University of British Columbia Room 3103, 2405 Westbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone: 604-822-0354 Fax: 604-822-1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

UBC-CPPD STUDENT POLICIES NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN BRIDGING EDUCATION PROGRAM

1. Program Requirements 2. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Exams 3. General Program Information 4. Space in Courses 5. Cancellation of Classes 6. Attendance 7. Withdrawal, Refund and Other Fees 8. Grading Practices 9. Academic Concession 10. Rules Governing Formal Examinations 11. Scheduling of Examinations 12. Academic Misconduct 13. Discipline for Academic Misconduct 14. Appeals 15. Retention of Student Records 16. Harassment and Discrimination Policy 17. Professionalism Policy

1. Program Requirements The Pharmacy Technician Bridging Educational Program is one of the requirements for current pharmacy technicians to pursue regulation in British Columbia. The National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program is offered through the Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) at the University of British Columbia. The UBC-CPPD website is located at http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/techbridgingreg. Students intending to pursue registration/licensure are responsible for ensuring they meet the applicable requirements and eligibility in BC. In order to be accepted into one of the components of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program at UBC-CPPD, the applicant must be a full time resident in the province of British Columbia, and must have completed the pre-registration process with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC). Successful pre-registrants receive a pre-registration number from the College of Pharmacists of BC.

http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/

http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/techbridgingreg




Failure to provide a valid CPBC Pre-Registration number, also known as e-Services ID, upon registration for a bridging program course or PLAR exam will result in cancellation of registration without prior notice. Complete requirements for regulation are available on the CPBC website at http://www.bcpharmacists.org/about_us/key_initiatives/index/articles27.php The application form for pre-registration (e-Services ID) with CPBC (for current

technicians) is available on the CPBC website at: http://library.bcpharmacists.org/K-

Forms/K-9_PharmacyTechnician/9050-PT_PreReg_Pre2015.pdf

To complete the requirements of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program, students must be successful in meeting educational requirements of four modules in any order:

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Product Preparation for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Management of Drug Distribution Systems for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

All students must register for and successfully complete in-class or online instruction in

the Professional Practice module.

For both in-class and online modules, students must have full access to a reliable

computer with Internet access.

Additional Program Requirements for BC:

1. Within 6 months following successful completion of the Management of Drug

Distribution Systems module and prior to Pharmacy Technician registration,

students are required to demonstrate proficiency in product release by

completing the Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE), which is administered by

the College of Pharmacists of BC. For more info, please visit the college website

at: http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5119-

SPE_Evaluator_Infosheet.pdf


http://www.bcpharmacists.org/about_us/key_initiatives/index/articles27.php

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/K-Forms/K-9_PharmacyTechnician/9050-PT_PreReg_Pre2015.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/K-Forms/K-9_PharmacyTechnician/9050-PT_PreReg_Pre2015.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5119-SPE_Evaluator_Infosheet.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5119-SPE_Evaluator_Infosheet.pdf




2. Students are required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Exam through

the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) before licensure. Registration for all

exam sittings must be completed online through e-Services on the CPBC’s

website. For exam dates, registration details, and thorough exam information,

please visit the College’s website at:

http://www.bcpharmacists.org/registration_licensure/pharmacy_technician.php

Students are responsible for all additional program requirements set by NAPRA or the

College of Pharmacists of BC. Students will not be allowed to sit the PEBC Qualifying

Exam without providing proof of successful completion of either an authorized provincial

certification exam, the PEBC Evaluating Exam, or graduation from a CCAPP accredited

program. Candidates should check the PEBC website (www.pebc.ca) for details about

exam eligibility.

For more information about the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education

Program, please visit the NAPRA website at:

http://napra.ca/pages/PharmacyTechnicians/default.aspx

2. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Exams

For three of the modules (Pharmacology, Product Preparation, and Management of Drug

Distribution Systems), students who feel that they have the knowledge, skills and

abilities to meet the course requirements may demonstrate this by registering for and

successfully completing a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition examination.

Students must achieve a score of 70% on the PLAR exam to receive a pass grade.

Students are allowed one opportunity to write a PLAR exam in each of the three PLAR-

eligible modules. Students who fail a PLAR exam will be required to register for an in-

class or online offering of the failed module.

Additional Requirement(s) for PLAR exams:

All mandatory checklists (Pharmacology and Product Preparation) require the signature

of an authorized assessor (pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician). Candidates

must make a copy for records, and submit a completed, signed copy of the checklist to


http://www.bcpharmacists.org/registration_licensure/pharmacy_technician.php

http://www.pebc.ca/

http://napra.ca/pages/PharmacyTechnicians/default.aspx




the invigilator on the day of the exam prior to writing the exam. Students who fail to

submit a completed, signed checklist to the invigilator prior to the start of writing the

exam will not be permitted to write the exam. No exam rescheduling, time extension, or

refund will be allowed and given. In the event that a student writes the PLAR exam, but

submits an incomplete checklist, the student will receive a zero on the exam and it will

count towards their 1 permissible attempt to write the PLAR exam. All submissions will

be forwarded to the College of Pharmacists of BC for verification.

1. For the Pharmacology module, students must complete an additional

requirement (Demonstration of Devices) before writing the PLAR challenge exam.

Candidates must provide evidence of competency demonstrating the use of a

variety of medical devices using the "Demonstration of Devices" checklist from

the NAPRA website BEFORE they attempt the PLAR exam. For more information

about this requirement, visit the College of Pharmacists of BC website at

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5132-

PT_PLAR_Pharmacology_Notice.pdf.

2. For the Product Preparation module, students are required to complete two

practical requirements (Non-Sterile and Sterile Product Preparation) using the

two "Verification of Competency" checklists from the NAPRA website BEFORE

writing the PLAR challenge exam. For more information about this requirement,

visit the College of Pharmacists of BC website

at http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5107-

PT_PLAR_Notice.pdf.

3. For the Management of Drug Distribution module, students are required to

complete the Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE) and must submit

documentation of completion directly to the College of Pharmacists of BC. Please

refer to Section 1 Program Requirements for further details.

Visit the NAPRA website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions:

http://napra.ca/pages/bridgingprogram/priorlearningassessmentFAQs.aspx?id=3250


http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/Pharmacology_PLARChecklist.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5132-PT_PLAR_Pharmacology_Notice.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5132-PT_PLAR_Pharmacology_Notice.pdf

http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/Product_Preparation_PLARChecklist_Non-sterileCompounding.pdf

http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/Product_Preparation_PLARChecklist_SterileCompounding.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5107-PT_PLAR_Notice.pdf

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5107-PT_PLAR_Notice.pdf

http://napra.ca/pages/bridgingprogram/priorlearningassessmentFAQs.aspx?id=3250




3. General Program Information

UBC-CPPD offers PTBP modules three times a year:

Winter term: January to March/April

Spring term: May to July/August

Fall term: September to November/December

Registration opens approximately two months before the term starts and closes approximately 4-5 weeks after registration opens. Current or potential students wishing to receive email updates regarding upcoming course offerings for the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program may join our email list at: http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/content/join-our-email-list Course offerings are subject to the availability of instructors, classroom sites and/or the demand determined from our Student Surveys. Addresses of classroom locations will not be disclosed until the sites have been confirmed, approximately 2 weeks before the term starts. Every effort is made to find a classroom site that has easy access to public transportation.

4. Space in Courses

Enrolment for in-class modules is limited by both the learning activities required for the

class and the availability of space, and class size limits are posted on the UBC-CPPD

website at http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca. While every effort is made to accommodate

learners, situations may arise where students are not able to register for their preferred

course due to lack of space. In this situation, students may register for another in-class

or on-line section, or have their names put on a waiting list in the event additional spots

become available. UBC-CPPD accepts no responsibility for guaranteeing the availability

of space to students on a wait list.

Enrolment for on-line classes is limited by the number of instructors available.


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5. Cancellation of Classes

UBC-CPPD reserves the right to cancel classes for reasons such as insufficient

registration, inability to secure space, inability to secure instructors, or any other reason

that UBC-CPPD deems necessary to ensure the viability of the program. Students

registered in a class that is cancelled will have the opportunity to transfer to another

class or on-line section.

6. Attendance

For online modules, it is mandatory that each module be completed within the

timeframe outlined for that module. No course materials will be released prior to the

pre-determined weekly release dates. Access to course materials outside of the

availability dates is at the discretion of the Coordinator, UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician

Bridging Program.

Attendance in class is mandatory. Frequent and/or unjustified absence from class will

result in CPPD forwarding a “request to withdraw from the course” to the students.

While illness or emergency situations may make absences unavoidable, planned

absences for vacation schedules and other priorities are not acceptable. For

circumstances that will involve missing class in non-emergency situations, students are

recommended to enroll in a future offering of this course.

For illness or emergency situations, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the

instructor in writing (e-mail is acceptable) at the earliest convenience. If a student is

unable to attend an examination they must inform their instructor (by telephone or

email), providing the reason, within one business day of the date of the examination.

Supporting documents validating a student’s absence must be submitted to the Program

Coordinator within 7 days from the original date of the examination. If notification is not

provided within the 7-day timeframe, the student will receive a mark of 0% for the

examination.

Religious observance may preclude attending classes or examinations at certain times.

In accordance with UBC Policy on Religious Holidays

(http://www.universitycounsel.ubc.ca/files/2010/08/policy65.pdf), students who wish to


http://www.universitycounsel.ubc.ca/files/2010/08/policy65.pdf




be accommodated for religious reasons must notify their instructors in writing at least

two weeks in advance, and preferably earlier.

7. Withdrawal, Refund and Other Fees

Situations may arise where students may choose to withdraw from a course. Students

must request a withdrawal in writing (e-mail is acceptable) to the Program Assistant of

UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program. Refunds for course withdrawals are

processed (less the $35.00 non-refundable application fee) as per the table below:

Date of Withdrawal Request Refund Processed

Prior to the registration deadline 100%

After the registration deadline and 48 hours before the first class or start date of online course

100%

Within the first two weeks of class 75%

Third week of class 50%

Fourth week of class and onward 0

Transfer between module, classes, or sections prior to registration deadline are subject

to a $35 administration fee. No transfers are allowed after registration closes, except in

cases of class cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.

The Product Preparation Material Kit is non-refundable.

UBC-CPPD Exam Invigilation

For UBC-CPPD Exam Invigilation, withdrawals (less a $15.00 cancellation fee) will be

processed up until the Friday of the fourth week of class. After this date, no refunds will

be processed.

PLAR exams For PLAR examinations, withdrawals (less a $35.00 cancellation fee) will be processed up

until one week before the exam. After this date, no refunds will be processed.

No refund will be given to those excluded from writing the Product Preparation or

Pharmacology PLAR exam due to failure to submit all required, completed, and signed

checklist(s) to the invigilator prior to the start of writing the PLAR exam.





Request for Duplicate Document

Official receipts for all modules and PLAR challenge exams are emailed to students, along

with the registration confirmation. Requests for duplicate receipts are subject to a $25

processing fee per receipt.

Pass/Fail letters will be mailed directly to the address that was provided by the students

upon registration. Requests for duplicate Pass/Fail letters are subject to a $25

processing fee per letter.

Income Tax

UBC-CPPD does not issue Form T2202A (Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts

Certificate) for the PTBP modules for income tax purposes. According to the Canada

Revenue Agency General Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2013, the official tax receipt that

we provide is a qualified document for claiming tuition fees.

Letter of Enrolment

The National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program is not a University credit

program at the University of British Columbia and UBC student numbers are not assigned

to the bridging students. Therefore, UBC-CPPD is unable to generate and provide any

University transcripts for this program. However, a Letter of Enrolment, subject to a $35

administrative fee, can be drafted and issued upon request.

8. Grading Practices

There is no Final letter or percentage grade assigned to students completing any of the

components of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program. Students

will be granted either a Pass (P) or Fail (F) based on the satisfactory completion of all of

the requirements of the module. To receive a Pass, students must achieve a minimum

passing grade of 70% in the module and a minimum score of 70% on the final

examination in the module.

Students who fail to complete any required course element or whose failure to complete

any course requirement(s) resulting in a final score below the minimum passing grade

will receive a Fail by default, except in cases of academic concession [See Section 9].


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To receive a Pass in a PLAR exam, students must achieve a minimum grade of 70%.

UBC-CPPD will inform students of their Pass/Fail status via mail following the completion

of each module or PLAR. Notification can be expected via Canada Post within three

weeks of the last sitting of final examinations of all sections of the module or PLAR. (ie.

students who complete an online module may not receive their Pass/Fail letters in the

mail for up to 5 weeks after the module finishes). In the event of a postal disruption,

results will be sent electronically. Results will not be released via telephone.

UBC-CPPD will inform CPBC of the Pass/Fail status of all students following the

conclusion of each course or PLAR.

Students who do not achieve the passing grade of 70% in the Pharmacology,

Management of Drug Distribution, or Product Preparation module have the opportunity

to take the PLAR challenge exam as a supplemental ONCE before being required to

repeat the module under the following provisions:

1. The candidate has not previously PLAR challenged the module; and

2. The candidate has subsequently completed remedial learning through self-study

and/or work experience applicable to the course to be challenged.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient time to accommodate the

required remedial learning has elapsed between the failed course and the date when the

student attempts the PLAR examination.. Students must be prepared to provide, on

request, a description of the remedial work they have undertaken.

Note that candidates may only sit each PLAR exam ONCE within the bridging program.

Students may not be allowed to attempt a particular course more than three times

(including a PLAR attempt). Decisions regarding a fourth attempt will be determined on a

case-by-case basis.

Professional Practice is not PLAR-eligible. Unlike the previous BC PTBP curriculum,

students who fail the Professional Practice final exam in the National Curriculum course

will not be eligible to take the BC Jurisprudence (JP) Exam through the College of





Pharmacists of BC as a supplemental in order to pass the course. Students who receive

an average grade of less than 70%, or a score of less than 70% on the final exam will be

required to repeat the course.

9. Academic Concession

Students affected by illness, accident or family tragedy, should immediately consult their

health care provider. Academic Concession will be considered if the illness or affliction

has shown to be a serious impediment to the student’s ability to complete the course

requirements. Concession may include arrangements to make up missed assignments or

tests, deferral of examinations or permission to withdraw from a course with a full

refund (less $35 non-refundable administration fee). Documentation is required, such as:

A medical certificate from a health care provider or counseling professional

that includes the dates of the illness and the impact on studies.

In cases of compassionate requests, an obituary, death certificate, or other

documentation of the situation.

Students, who as a result of circumstances must request academic concession, must

notify both their instructor and UBC-CPPD in writing and provide documentation, as

specified. Students who miss a test or a Final Exam must inform the Program

Coordinator within one business day of the date of the assessment. Supporting

documents validating a student’s absence must be submitted to the Program

Coordinator within 7 days from the original date of the examination. If notification is not

provided within the 7-day timeframe, the student will receive a mark of 0% for the

examination.

Students, who because of other occasional unforeseen events, are absent during the

term and are unable to complete tests (see 5.0 above) or other graded work, should

normally discuss with their instructors how they can make up for missed work.

Instructors are not required to make allowance for any missed test or incomplete work

that is not satisfactorily accounted for. If ill-health is an issue, students are encouraged

to seek attention from a health professional. For ongoing health concerns, it is advisable

to provide the instructor with supporting documentation in this regard.





10. Rules Governing Formal Examinations

Students writing a PLAR examination, or writing a final examination from an on-line or

classroom module are required to follow the rules:

a. Each candidate must produce government-issued photo identification, such as a passport or driver’s license, to confirm identity where necessary. Students will not be allowed to write the examination if identity cannot be confirmed. Students are required to record his/her individual CPBC Pre-Registration number or e-Services ID on the front page of the exam booklet. Reference materials are not allowed.

b. Examination candidates are not permitted to ask questions of the examiners or invigilators, except in cases of supposed errors or ambiguities in examination questions, illegible or missing material, or the like.

c. Electronic devices of any kind (such as cell phones, music players, laptops, calculators, cameras or any other recording/transmission/photographic devices) other than those authorized by the examiners are not allowed.

d. Paper items of any kind, whether blank or printed on, including wrappers on food or beverages are not allowed.

e. Small items such as purses may be stored under the candidate’s chair. Larger items such as backpacks or gym bags should be checked with the invigilator or the instructor.

f. The only items allowed on the desk during the examination are the examination materials, a beverage in a spill-proof container, pencil and eraser, and calculator (if allowed).

g. If a candidate must take medications during the examination time, they must be shown to the invigilator before the examination begins. Package inserts or other associated written material must be left at home.

h. Food or snacks are only allowed if accompanied by a medical request.

i. Visits to the washroom may or may not be allowed during the examination. It is recommended to use the washroom facilities prior to the start of the examination.

j. If candidates become ill while writing the examination, they must inform the invigilator at once. Full particulars of the circumstances are taken by the invigilator and a report, the partially completed examination and all associated materials will be forwarded to the Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional





Development. Requests for a re-write, along with medical documentation supporting the illness, must be submitted to the Coordinator, UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program within 7 days.

k. Candidates suspected of dishonest practices during the examination will be immediately dismissed from the examination and be liable to disciplinary action. Examples of dishonest practices include:

i. speaking or communicating with other candidates in any language; ii. purposely exposing written papers to the view of other candidates or

imaging devices; iii. purposely viewing the written papers of other examination

candidates; and iv. using unauthorized electronic devices, personally supplied reference

or written materials during the exam.

l. Candidates must not destroy or damage any materials used during the examination. All examination materials must be returned once the candidate has finished. No candidate may remove any examination materials from the examination room.

m. Candidates must follow any additional examination rules or directions communicated by the instructor or invigilator.

n. Candidates shall abide by the confidentiality statement on the final exam cover page agreeing that advance knowledge of the content and focus of the examination are NOT shared with any other candidates. Failure to comply will be subject to disciplinary action.

o. Notwithstanding the above, for any mode of examination that does not fall into the traditional, paper-based method, candidates shall adhere to any special rules for conduct as established and articulated by the invigilator.

11. Scheduling of Examinations

Final examinations for in-class sessions will normally be conducted in person on the last

day of class.

Final examinations for on-line modules are in-person, invigilated exams. An invigilator is

an individual who supervises a student while they write the final exam. The exam

location and invigilator are arranged by the student. Students will be provided with a list





of qualified invigilators in British Columbia, and are required to schedule and pay for

their own, in-person invigilated exam. Final exams must be scheduled to be written

within the last week (7 days) of the on-line module. Students must provide UBC-CPPD

with details of their invigilated final exam no later than the Tuesday of the 2nd week of

class, and no exam date can be changed after the 3rd week of class unless due to

academic concession. In the event students cannot schedule an examination with a

qualified invigilator, students may contact the Program Assistant, Bridging Programs at

UBC-CPPD for further assistance.

12. Academic Misconduct

Students are responsible for informing themselves of the guidelines of acceptable and

non-acceptable conduct pertaining to scholarly activities and of the examples of

academic misconduct as set out below. Academic misconduct that is subject to

disciplinary measures includes, but is not limited to, engaging in, attempting to engage

in, or assisting others to engage in any of the actions described below:

a. Cheating, which may include, but is not limited to:

i. use of, or participation, in unauthorized collaborative work;

ii. use of, or possession in an examination of any materials (including devices) other than those permitted by the examiner;

iii. use of, possession, or facilitation of unauthorized means to complete an examination (e.g. receiving unauthorized assistance from another person, or providing that assistance); and

iv. dishonest practices that breach rules governing examinations or submissions for academic evaluation.

v. Sharing the content of an examination, test or assignment with other students or individuals intending to register in Bridging courses

b. Plagiarism, which is intellectual theft, occurs where an individual submits or presents the oral or written work of another person as his or her own. Scholarship quite properly rests upon examining and referring to the thoughts and writings of others. However, when another person’s words (i.e. phrases, sentences, or paragraphs), ideas, or entire works are used, the author must be acknowledged in the text, in footnotes, in endnotes, or in another accepted form of academic citation. Where direct quotations are made, they must be clearly delineated (for example, within quotation marks or separately indented). Failure to provide proper attribution is plagiarism because it represents someone else’s





work as one’s own. Plagiarism should not occur in submitted drafts or final works. A student who seeks assistance from a tutor or other scholastic aids must ensure that the work submitted is the student’s own. Students are responsible for ensuring that any work submitted does not constitute plagiarism. Students who are in any doubt as to what constitutes plagiarism should consult their instructor before handing in any assignments.

c. Submitting the same, or substantially the same, essay, presentation, or assignment more than once (whether the earlier submission was at this or another institution) unless prior approval has been obtained from the instructor to whom the assignment is to be submitted.

d. Impersonating a candidate at an examination or other evaluation, facilitating the impersonation of a candidate, or availing oneself of the results of an impersonation.

e. Submitting false records or information, orally or in writing, or failing to provide relevant information when requested.

13. Discipline for Academic Misconduct

Disciplinary measures which may be imposed, singly or in combination, for academic

misconduct include, but are not limited to the following:

a. a letter of reprimand;

b. a failing grade or mark of zero on the assignment or in the module in which the academic misconduct occurred;

c. suspension from the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program for a specified period of time;

d. notification of academic discipline to be forwarded to the College of Pharmacists of BC

14. Appeals

Students who wish to protest decisions relating to their academic studies may do so.

The protest should initially be made to the party directly involved in the decision,

presumably to an instructor. If unresolved, the appeal will progress to the Coordinator of

the UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program, and the Director of UBC-CPPD

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development.





15. Retention of Student Records

UBC-CPPD is required to keep records of the academic performance of all students in the

National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program for a period of one year.

Students may access their records by appointment, in-person with the UBC-CPPD

Program Assistant, Bridging Programs. Students wishing to review results of any

examination taken in the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program

must:

Make a request in writing to the UBC-CPPD Program Assistant, Bridging Programs, no more than two weeks after results are received;

Attend in-person at the UBC-CPPD office in Vancouver where they will have a 20 minute period (supervised) to review their examination results;

Students are not permitted to view the examination answer key or to take notes of any kind

Under no circumstances are students allowed to remove any records of their academic

performance (such as examinations)

16. Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Discrimination is the unfair, differential treatment of individuals and groups based on

prejudice, ignorance, fear or stereotypes. Harassment, a form of discrimination, is a

comment, conduct or behavior that humiliates, intimidates, excludes and isolates an

individual or group.

Both instructors and students in the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education

Program are expected to abide by the UBC Policy on Discrimination and Harassment,

which is located at http://equity.ubc.ca/discrimination/. The policy outlines the thirteen

grounds of prohibited discrimination based on the BC Human Rights Code.


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17. Professionalism Policy

The profession of Pharmacy Technician is not just a profession; it is a regulated

healthcare profession. Students in the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education

Program are expected to demonstrate professional behaviour at all times. Being

professional is broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to, characteristics of

altruism, accountability, responsibility, honour, integrity, competence and respect.

Students are expected to be respectful of their peers, instructors and UBC-CPPD staff and

to act in a professional manner. Students can expect the same professional response

from their instructors and the UBC-CPPD staff.

Acts that can be considered as unprofessional include: breaking the law, damaging or

stealing of goods / property, and misusing of drugs or alcohol. Foul, discriminatory or

derogatory language is not acceptable. Any behaviour considered or designed to harass,

threaten, intimidate, deceive, offend, embarrass, provoke or annoy any individual,

including our students, instructors or CPPD staff, in our program will not be tolerated.

This applies but is not limited to both verbal and written language, including any

electronic communications or postings.

Classroom behaviour is also expected to be professional. For example, cellular phones

must be turned off during class; students should arrive at lectures on time and stay for

the entire lecture to avoid disrupting a class. If it is necessary to talk in class, it should be

done in a manner that does not disrupt the instructor or classmates.

The communication tools in our online learning management system (LMS) function

solely as a means of communication between students and instructors in the PTBP

program, and UBC-CPPD staff. They are provided to students to assist them in their

learning and to facilitate creative exchange. The LMS communication tools may not be

used for any purpose other than educational use. Use of the PTBP communication tools

for any activity other than the PTBP program is strictly prohibited. Any individual(s)

found to be using the communication tools in our online learning management system

for any purpose outside the scope of education will immediately have their access to the

course and materials terminated.





Acceptable Use of the PTBP Communication Tools includes:

1. As a communication tool between students, instructors, and UBC-CPPD staff;

2. As an educational collaboration tool for students.

Prohibited Use includes, but is not limited to:

1. Sending or forwarding e-mail that is obscene, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, discriminating, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, or contains any type of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;

2. Use of the system to conduct, promote or encourage non-educational, unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, or illegal activity;

3. Representing oneself as an agent of a party or a group or making statements on behalf of the party or the group;

4. Use of the system for commercial purposes or personal gain;

5. Transmitting any content that infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary right of any party;

6. Knowingly transmitting e-mail messages that contain computer viruses, Trojan horses, spyware or any form of malware;

7. Providing a third party with an individual's e-mail address or a list obtained from within our email system without express written permission;

8. Personal use that creates a direct cost for UBC;

9. Use of the system in violation of any law, regulation, or public or UBC policy.

Students are expected to abide by the UBC Student Code of Conduct and should also be

aware of the information stated in the UBC Calendar regarding student conduct and

discipline: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,750,0 - 19702


http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,750,0#19702

Documents

UBC CPPD STUDENT POLICIES€¦ · 2. Students are required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Exam through the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) before licensure. Registration