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What's New at PEBC

The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

New! Qualifying Examination Information Video

You can now view the Qualifying Examination process on video, including both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE). A broadband (highspeed) internet connection is needed to view this video (approximately 30 minutes long). More detail is provided about the examination process and about each part in the links pertaining to the Qualifying Examination.

Pharmacy References in French

Candidates preparing to take PEBC examinations sometimes ask about the availability of pharmacy references in the French language. There is a limited supply of pharmacy reference textbooks in French, and those available usually originate in France, where there may be differences in the drug names, therapeutic recommendations and patient care focus, compared to the Canadian health system and model of pharmacy practice.

Pharmacy students in Quebec undergraduate programs generally use English language textbooks. There may be French language textbooks available in some of the basic subject areas of the curriculum, including biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences or other subjects such as physiology or pathophysiology.

Only one of the textbook references included in the PEBC “References and Learning Resources” listings is known to be available in French. This is the French edition of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS), which is available from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

Two examples of French textbooks in specific clinical practice topics are shown below:

1. Ferreira E et collaborateurs. Grossesse et allaitement. Guide thérapeutique. 2007. Editions du CHU Ste-Justine

2. Gilles Barbeau, Jean Guimond, Lise Grenier, Louise Mallet. Manuel de soins pharmaceutiques en gériatrie. 2003 Les presses de l’Université Laval.

For further information related to pharmacy practice issues, French language pharmacy professional journals from Québec are a useful resource. One example is the journal Québec Pharmacie.

Additional publication listings may be found by searching on the web site for the Faculty of Pharmacy, Laval University (www.pha.ulaval.ca) and looking under the section “Ressources Web en pharmacie”, then “publications”.

Other resources for French language reference information are the Pharmacy/Medical libraries associated with the Faculty of Pharmacy programs at the University of Montreal and Laval University.

In-Person Visits to PEBC

In the interest of fairness and consistency to candidates across the country and overseas, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada is only accessible to candidates by telephone (between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Eastern Time) or in writing (by mail, email and fax).

Therapeutic Choices and References

The 5th edition of "Therapeutic Choices" is now available from the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association (www.pharmacists.ca/function/shopper/index.cfm). It is important for practising pharmacists to continually stay up to date with therapeutics guidelines and other relevant pharmacy practice issues. This includes staying current as new editions of textbook references become available. One of the limitations of textbooks compared to other references is that there is often a time lag of several years before updated editions appear. It is important for candidates to use current information in preparing for the PEBC examinations.

The content of the Qualifying Examination - Parts I and II is not based on a particular reference textbook, but rather on the NAPRA competencies as indicated in the examination blueprint. The references listed in the Candidate Information Booklet provided by PEBC are intended as a general guide and cover a variety of topics. Many of the listings are used in Canadian undergraduate pharmacy education programs.

In the Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSCE) the most current editions of selected publications will be provided for candidates' use in relevant stations. One exception may be that, in some stations, the second most recent edition of the CPS may be provided, after ensuring that the relevant product monographs have not changed.

Requests for Licensing Statements/Letters of Good Standing

Effective immediately, should you require a copy of a Licensing Statement or Letter of Good Standing to be sent to a provincial or territorial regulatory authority, you will need to send a written request and a certified cheque or money order or bank draft (in Canadian funds), in the amount of $50.00. The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada will send the document directly to the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory authority.

Qualifying Examination-Part I (MCQ)

Digital Watches

PEBC does not permit digital watches in the Qualifying Examination- Part I (MCQ).

Qualifying Examination-Part II (OSCE)

Watches

Watches of any kind are NOT permitted in the Qualifying Examination- Part II (OSCE). Each OSCE station is timed and signals are sounded at the start of the station and at the 5-minute mark when 2 minutes are remaining in the station.

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	What's New at PEBC The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination New! Qualifying Examination Information Video You can now view the Qualifying Examination process on video, including both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE). A broadband (highspeed) internet connection is needed to view this video (approximately 30 minutes long). More detail is provided about the examination process and about each part in the links pertaining to the Qualifying Examination. Pharmacy References in French Candidates preparing to take PEBC examinations sometimes ask about the availability of pharmacy references in the French language. There is a limited supply of pharmacy reference textbooks in French, and those available usually originate in France, where there may be differences in the drug names, therapeutic recommendations and patient care focus, compared to the Canadian health system and model of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy students in Quebec undergraduate programs generally use English language textbooks. There may be French language textbooks available in some of the basic subject areas of the curriculum, including biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences or other subjects such as physiology or pathophysiology. Only one of the textbook references included in the PEBC “References and Learning Resources” listings is known to be available in French. This is the French edition of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS), which is available from the Canadian Pharmacists Association. Two examples of French textbooks in specific clinical practice topics are shown below: 1. Ferreira E et collaborateurs. Grossesse et allaitement. Guide thérapeutique. 2007. Editions du CHU Ste-Justine 2. Gilles Barbeau, Jean Guimond, Lise Grenier, Louise Mallet. Manuel de soins pharmaceutiques en gériatrie. 2003 Les presses de l’Université Laval. For further information related to pharmacy practice issues, French language pharmacy professional journals from Québec are a useful resource. One example is the journal Québec Pharmacie. Additional publication listings may be found by searching on the web site for the Faculty of Pharmacy, Laval University (www.pha.ulaval.ca) and looking under the section “Ressources Web en pharmacie”, then “publications”. Other resources for French language reference information are the Pharmacy/Medical libraries associated with the Faculty of Pharmacy programs at the University of Montreal and Laval University. In-Person Visits to PEBC In the interest of fairness and consistency to candidates across the country and overseas, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada is only accessible to candidates by telephone (between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Eastern Time) or in writing (by mail, email and fax). Therapeutic Choices and References The 5th edition of "Therapeutic Choices" is now available from the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association (www.pharmacists.ca/function/shopper/index.cfm). It is important for practising pharmacists to continually stay up to date with therapeutics guidelines and other relevant pharmacy practice issues. This includes staying current as new editions of textbook references become available. One of the limitations of textbooks compared to other references is that there is often a time lag of several years before updated editions appear. It is important for candidates to use current information in preparing for the PEBC examinations. The content of the Qualifying Examination - Parts I and II is not based on a particular reference textbook, but rather on the NAPRA competencies as indicated in the examination blueprint. The references listed in the Candidate Information Booklet provided by PEBC are intended as a general guide and cover a variety of topics. Many of the listings are used in Canadian undergraduate pharmacy education programs. In the Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSCE) the most current editions of selected publications will be provided for candidates' use in relevant stations. One exception may be that, in some stations, the second most recent edition of the CPS may be provided, after ensuring that the relevant product monographs have not changed. Requests for Licensing Statements/Letters of Good Standing Effective immediately, should you require a copy of a Licensing Statement or Letter of Good Standing to be sent to a provincial or territorial regulatory authority, you will need to send a written request and a certified cheque or money order or bank draft (in Canadian funds), in the amount of $50.00. The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada will send the document directly to the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory authority. Qualifying Examination-Part I (MCQ) Digital Watches PEBC does not permit digital watches in the Qualifying Examination- Part I (MCQ). Qualifying Examination-Part II (OSCE) Watches Watches of any kind are NOT permitted in the Qualifying Examination- Part II (OSCE). Each OSCE station is timed and signals are sounded at the start of the station and at the 5-minute mark when 2 minutes are remaining in the station.