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November 15, 2012
2:00-4:30 p.m. (snacks/refreshments) OR 
6:00-9:30 p.m. (dinner included)
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Edmonton
Delivered by the U of A Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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ACP is conducting research to understand the relationship between the professional practice expectations of community pharmacists and employers/mangers of community pharmacists.

If you are a p...

ACP is finalizing the new additional prescribing authorization application form, and we’re recruiting more pharmacists to serve as assessors for the applications.

Work involved:

• Attend two-day training wor...

Nov. 7 – High River, Heritage Inn and Convention Centre, 1104-11 Ave. SE
Nov. 8 – Calgary, Carriage House Inn, 9030 MacLeod Trail S

Meetings will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

There is no fee for this event. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants can record their attendance as...

ACP council is proposing amendments to its bylaws that will:

• Change the structure of council’s executive committee
• Enable pharmacy technicians to be named as retired and honourary life members
• Differentiate types of fees and the authority of council to set fees
• Incorporate minor edits to keep the bylaws current and correct
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It’s time to put pen to paper - or fingers to keyboards - and get those APEX Award nominations in.

Recognizing pharmacy professionals through the APEX Awards helps identify role models, reward great patient care, and raise the profile of pharmacy. Nominate a colleague or yours...

What do you see – a duck or a rabbit? 

It’s always good to consider different perspectives and take a step back to see the whole picture. That’s what we do to ensure continuous quality improveme...

What should the relationship between inducements and pharmacy practice be?

What support do you need to remain up-to-date and competent throughout your career?

What has been your experience with the new pharmacy services framework?

ACP is traveling the province to hear your thoughts on these questions and any...

Pharmacists want to provide good care to their patients.
Pharmacists are health professionals and their relationships with patients should be based on the quality of advice and service.
Providing inducements in return for professional pharmacy services does not pr...

If you are authorized to administer drugs by injection, some very eager pharmacy students would like to hear from you. They need supervisors for their upcoming clinic.

When: Oct. 31, 2012
Where: Enterprise Square, Edmonton
Interested? Email ...

Haven’t completed the registrant survey yet? Don’t jeopardize enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner by mixing guilt with your turkey and stuffing! Clear your conscience and help APC improve by sharing your opinions with us. Don’t delay – please complete the survey before Friday.

Last week, NRG Research Group sent survey invita...

Join the college for a conversation about:

Inducements – next steps
Putting the philosophy of ACP’s competence program into action
Observations, practice tips and tools for the new pharmacy services framework

Watch your fax machines and inboxes for more details. We look forward to seeing you there...

ACP council is proposing amendments to its bylaws that will:

• Change the structure of council’s executive committee
• Enable pharmacy technicians to be named as retired and honourary life members
• Differentiate types of fees and the authority of council to set fees
...

Council reviewed the input received from registrants, stakeholders, and patients over the last two months and is now preparing a draft statement for registrants’ consideration and feedback.

We will circulate the draft statement with the next edition of The Link (Oct. 16), and ask you to provide your feedback by December...