Abroad Pharmacist Exams- DUBAI DHA,CANADA-PEBC,MOH,KAPS

DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created in June 2007, by Law 13 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. As the strategic health authority for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA is empowered to set policies and strategies for health and to assure the application of those health policies and strategies. His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid is the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

The DHA's aim in Dubai is to provide an accessible, effective and integrated healthcare system, protect public health and improve the quality of life within the Emirate. This is a direct translation of the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Keeping the strategic plan in mind, the DHA's mission is to ensure access to health services, maintain and improve the quality of these services, improve the health status of nationals, residents and visitors and oversee a dynamic, efficient and innovative health sector.

In addition to overseeing the health sector for the Emirate of Dubai, the DHA also focuses on providing services through DHA healthcare facilities including hospitals (Al Wasl, Dubai and Rashid), specialty centres (e.g. the Dubai Diabetes Centre) and DHA primary health centres spread throughout the Emirate of Dubai.

PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR DHA EXAM

1. First you visit DHA website www.dha.gov.ae

Click on the link Licensing services. Register yourself as a New User

2. Create your login ID by selecting your username and password. Enter your name as in passport.

3. Then go to your Inbox in Individual Home after log-in. At first, they ask to Fill online Application form (allied health in technician category). Attach all the required documents (1-Passport, 2-Photograph, 3-Experience certificate ,4-Pharm-D / B pharm, degree, + Transcript, Valid License from pharmacy council or renewal of license to Practice in Home Country) in scanned form. After submitting online application wait DHA message to get your application approved.
NOTE: The attestation of documents is not necessary DHA will do all the process itself if some buddy does it. So well & good.

4. Once your application will be approved, check your DHA site inbox, DHA will ask you to submit 210 AED online.

5. After submission of Application fee DHA will send message within 2-3 days in your inbox to purchase DHA book from DHA office in Business Village, Block-C, Clock Tower, deira, Dubai (near dera city center BUS STOP if u come from sharjah in bus or if u come in metro come to dera ciy centre METRO STATION). The book cost is 220 AED. DHA will give receipt of Book Purchase. Upload that receipt in scanned form on DHA website inbox in your application in last page in additional documents section then submit it.

6. Then after 2-3 days DHA will send message in your inbox to submit PSV (Primary source verification) Fee 724 AED online.

7. After submitting PSV Fee DHA will take 30-60 days for verification. Once verification completed, DHA will send u Data Flow report of PSV. In the meanwhile, u can book your exam date before the verification report.

8. DHA conduct exam on every Sunday in Sheikh Rashid Hospital /behind trauma centre, Dubai.
DHA will confirm your exam date after receiving DHA Exam Fee Online. If you want to give exam on Normal basis then fee is 260 AED And If you want to give exam on urgent basis then fee will be 2010 AED.

DHA exam is computer-based test. Passing score is 60%. You will get you score at the same time you submit your attempted paper online.

(All the process taking 25-30 DAYS if you do all the process in due time)

10. After Passing exam DHA will issue you Eligibility Letter for searching employment within few days (10-15days). Then after getting Job on the basis of that eligibility Letter, last step will be to upload your Labour Card on DHA website and lastly the DHA License will be issued in your name @ the cost of 3000 AED that will be paid by your employer

MOH EXAM FOR PHARMACIST REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

·         Must be graduates from National and/ or International recognized college/University.

·         For graduates from the UAE universities, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

·         Higher diploma certificates from The Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE will be equivalent to Bachelor degree as per MOHESR standard

·         Master degree or PhD (in the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/ PhD degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title.

·         MOH Exam for pharmacist

·         Qualifications acquired through honorary nature, correspondence or distance learning are not counted towards the PQR requirements.

·         All non-UAE national graduate allied healthcare professionals from UAE universities are required to successfully complete Six (6) months internship post- graduation.

·         UAE National allied healthcare professionals are exempted from the experience and internship requirements for the basic entry level.

·         Applicants must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).

·         Assistant allied healthcare professionals cannot work independently and shall work under a licensed Allied Healthcare professional.

MOH UAE PHARMACY LICENSE GUIDELINES

Examination Steps:

·         3 Exams are included

·         All should be taken and passed.

·         Each exam can be taken 3 times for each candidate.

·         Exams include: Arabic (for non-emirates), Scientific Pharmacy Exam and Law

Arabic Exam

• Relevant pharmacy counselling questions

• Patient counselling related questions

• 80 questions

• MCQ format (choose the best)

• 1 Questions 4 answers

• Arabic to English 50% questions

• English to Arabic 50 % questions

Scientific Exam

• Arabic Exam must be passed

• Relevant pharmacy practice questions

• Patient care questions

• Patient cantered questions

• Total 100 Questions

• MCQ format (choose the best)

• 1 Questions 4 answers

• Calculations 5 – 7 questions

• Topics often included; CVS, CNS, Side Effects, Indications, basic pharmacology

• 2-3 short case studies

Law Exam

• Should have passed Scientific Exam

• Relevant pharmacy law questions

• Patient care related law questions

• MCQ format (choose the best)

• 1 Questions 4 answers • GMP related questions (few) • Controlled drug questions (few)

Results

• Declared after 15 – 20 days

• Result is emailed

• Result can be asked by calling MOH UAE hotline

• Only Result status is announced. Pass or Fail.

• Result score is not emailed nor informed on phone

Helping Material for MOH Pharmacist Exams:

Arabic

·         Common Vocabulary

·         Patient Counseling

·         Arabic to English Medical Dictionary

·         Moh Exam News Arabic book

Scientific

·         Appleton MCQ Books 7, 10th edition

·         Pharmacology by Lippincott

·         Pass Papers

 Law

·         Official law available online

·         GMP Guidelines

KAPS EXAM

KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Exam (Stream A), previously called the Stage 1 Exam of APC (Australian Pharmacy Council) Exam is an assessment of a pharmacist's basic pharmaceutical knowledge to be able to practice in Australia. To be eligible to take the exam you first require a Stream A eligibility letter.

The KAPS exam is conducted in a number of major cities internationally, three times a year. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can sit the KAPS, the exam comprises of two, 100 MCQ, 2-hour long papers split into a pharmaceutical chemistry/pharmacology paper (Paper 1) and a pharmacy practice paper (Paper 2).

Paper 1: 

·         Pharmaceutical Chemistry Physiology

·         Pathophysiology

·         Pharmacology 

Paper 2: 

·         Pharmaceutics Therapeutics

Concerning the KAPS Exam syllabus, the overall subject matter is as follows:

·         Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics

·         General physiology

·         Medicinal, analytical, physical, stereo, organic chemistry

·         Biochemistry and Microbiology

·         Oncology including chemotherapy

·         Toxicology

·         Pathophysiology

·         Pharmaceutical Microbiology

·         Pharmaceutical formulation and Biopharmaceutics

·         Therapeutical calculations

·         Surgical dressings, appliances and drug delivery systems

·         Over the counter medications

·         Clinical pharmacy and medications

PHARMACY EXAMINING BOARD OF CANADA (PEBC)

Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Introduction

As regulated health care professionals, pharmacists are responsible and accountable to patients through legislation and the standards and bylaws of the professional regulatory authority in the province in which they practise. Provincial legislation and standards set out the requirements for licensure to practise. One of the requirements for initial registration and licensure is certification of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and abilities at entry to practice. This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE). The Board is responsible for:

·         assessing the qualifications of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on behalf of provincial pharmacy regulatory authorities

·         ensuring that entry-level pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have the necessary professional knowledge, skills and abilities to practise pharmacy within their scope of practice, in a safe and effective manner. 

Registration and Licensure to Practise as a Pharmacist in Canada

Seeking initial registration and licensure to practise as a pharmacist involves the following:

·         completion of an approved pharmaceutical education program, in which the academic institution awards a degree as evidence that the student has successfully completed an approved course of study

·         successful completion of an evaluation of entry-level competence to practise pharmacy safely and effectively

·         fulfilling all requirements of a provincial or territorial regulatory authority, demonstrating the individual's overall qualification and readiness to begin practice as a pharmacist.

The provincial and territorial regulatory authorities (with the exception of Québec) use the Certificate of Qualification, issued by the Board as one requirement for licensure. PEBC certification alone does NOT give an individual the right to practise pharmacy. In addition to PEBC certification, each province has additional requirements, such as practical experience, language proficiency, and jurisprudence examinations on pharmacy legislation and practice standards.

Registration and the granting of a provincial or territorial license provides evidence to the public of the individual's overall qualification, practice training, and readiness to begin practice as a pharmacist in that jurisdiction. 

Although PEBC has no language proficiency requirements, language proficiency does affect candidates’ performance in the Qualifying Examination (Part I and Part II). Effective written and verbal communication skills, at levels satisfactory for a health professional, are essential for practice and for success in taking the PEBC examinations.

For further information regarding licensing requirements in a province or territory, contact the provincial regulatory authority (PRA) in the province or territory where you are seeking licensure.

Purpose of the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

The Qualifying Examination assesses an applicant’s competence (knowledge, skills and abilities) to practise pharmacy safely and effectively in an “entry level" pharmacist position. This evaluation is based on the practice competencies defined in “Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry to Practice”, NAPRA 2014. Successful completion of the Qualifying Examination indicates that candidates have met the required standard of competence at entry to practice.

The methodologies PEBC uses to assess competence require the understanding and application of the necessary knowledge and skills and the performance of the most frequent and/or critical professional functions and tasks. Some important professional skills and abilities cannot be measured well with a traditional, multiple-choice question format. As a result, the Board uses both a multiple choice assessment (Part I - MCQ) and a performance-based assessment (Part II - OSCE). Both Parts must be completed satisfactorily in order for an individual to be certified as competent.

Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ)

The Qualifying Examination - Part I is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination. It is a single day, computer-based exam. Questions on the MCQ assess the understanding and application of knowledge to problems, as well as the ability to make judgments and problem-solve in situations relevant to pharmacy practice. Each question assesses one specific competency.

Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part II (OSCE) 

Part II of the Qualifying Examination is an “objective structured clinical examination” (OSCE), and is taken on a different day than Part I. The OSCE consists of a series of “stations” simulating common and/or critical practical situations. These simulations often involve interactions with a “Standardized Patient” (SP) or “Standardized Client” (SC) (e.g., parent or caregiver) or “Standardized Health Professional” (SHP).

Each station is designed to assess one or more competencies. For example, a station may involve:

• gathering and interpreting information needed to identify and/or solve a patient’s drug therapy problem

• identifying and solving a practice problem which may involve the same patient (e.g., sharing of clinical information)

• collaborating with other health professionals and/or caregivers in solving the problem

• communicating effectively

A trained examiner, using standardized assessment criteria, will observe, record and assess candidates’ interactions and completion of the task.

Examination Blueprint

The Qualifying Examination (both Parts I and II) is comprehensive and objective. It examines the knowledge, skills and abilities required for current pharmacy practice.

Both Parts I and II of the Qualifying Examination are constructed to assess the most important aspects of competency at entry-level practice. The competency statements, upon which the examination blueprint, the multiple-choice questions and the OSCE stations are based, cover the essential activities and functions of an entry-level pharmacist, ensuring that the health and welfare of the public is served and protected.

The Pharmacist Qualifying Examination blueprint is based on the 2014 NAPRA Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry to Practice. The exam blueprint informs candidates about what the exam will test and guides PEBC to design exams that are comparable from one time to the next, giving all candidates equal opportunity to show whether or not they have the competencies that are necessary to practise pharmacy safely and effectively in Canada. Therefore, all candidates should review this blueprint thoroughly and determine whether or not they are ready to practise pharmacy or if they need more preparation or experience in any competency area before taking the Qualifying Examination.

Competencies are defined as significant job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and judgments required for competent performance (i.e., safe and effective practice). They provide an overview of what a pharmacist must be able to do at entry to practice, without supervision, when the need arises. Standards of practice describe” good practice”, providing some detail about how to perform many of the tasks required to provide safe and effective pharmacy services. The national standards of practice are outlined in NAPRA’s Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists. To meet these standards, pharmacists need to have and apply the competencies described. To be certified by PEBC and registered as a pharmacist, candidates are required to demonstrate that they have these competencies, by successfully completing the Qualifying Examination.

Qualifying Examination questions in Part I (MCQ) and station tasks in Part II (OSCE) are linked to these national competencies. The proportion of the overall Qualifying Examination that focuses on the nine major competencies is shown in the column on the right as a percentage (%).  These percentages indicate how much of the Qualifying Examination (both Parts combined) is focused on each competency. This also indicates the relative importance of each competency in the exam results and final certification decisions. When both Parts assess the same competencies, they will often assess different aspects or elements of the same competency. The check marks in the columns on the left indicate whether the competency element is tested in one or both Parts of the exam. “Patient Care” has the highest overall weighting and the highest weighting in each Part (MCQ and OSCE). This reflects the paramount importance of this competency to achieve best possible patient outcomes.

A double check mark beside the key competency element in each section indicates that the competency has a higher weighting in one Part of the exam than in the other Part. For example, “Product Distribution” and “Practice Setting” have higher weightings in Part I (MCQ) than in Part II (OSCE), whereas “Communication and Education” and “Intra- and Inter-Professional Collaboration” are more highly weighted in Part II (OSCE) than in Part I (MCQ).

The role of the pharmacist in the Canadian health care system has evolved significantly over the past several years. Thus, pharmacists’ required knowledge and skills at entry to practice have also evolved, in order to fulfill their expanded scope of practice and meet patients’ needs. Thus, the blueprint now includes the following two competencies that were not as prominent in previous exam blueprints: “Health Promotion” and “Quality and Safety”.

The competencies for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are closely aligned, with each group taking responsibility for their respective roles while working collaboratively. Pharmacists are primarily responsible for drug therapy advice and decision-making, focusing on the clinical aspects of patient care. Pharmacy technicians are primarily responsible for the technical functions and for referring patients to the pharmacist for drug therapy advice. In many workplaces, pharmacists take or share responsibility for these technical functions, and must be competent in “Product Distribution”.

Although some aspects of the scope of practice of the Canadian pharmacist may differ among jurisdictions and workplaces, the core competencies expected of pharmacists at entry to practice are the same. In all settings, when providing patient care, the pharmacist works in collaboration with the patient, pharmacy technicians and other health care professionals in order to achieve the best possible health outcomes for the patient.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√	Competency 1: Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities  Pharmacists practise within legal requirements, demonstrate professionalism and uphold professional standards of practice, codes of ethics and policies.	8%
√	√	1.1 Practise within legal requirements. Apply legal requirements to practice, including federal and provincial/territorial1 legislation, policies, by-laws, and standards. Apply federal and provincial/territorial1 privacy legislation to the collection, use, storage, disclosure and destruction of personal health information.
√	√	1.2 Uphold ethical principles. Apply the principles of professional codes of ethics. Apply ethical principles in the decision-making process.
√	√	1.3 Manage actual and potential illegal, unethical, or unprofessional actions or situations in practice. Identify illegal, unethical or unprofessional actions or situations. Conduct appropriate intervention to address illegal, unethical or unprofessional actions or situations.
√	√	1.4 Apply principles of professionalism. Apply principles of self-regulation. Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions and decisions. Seek guidance when uncertain about own knowledge, skills, abilities, and scope of practice. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of the patient. Manage situations of actual and perceived conflict of interest. Describe the Canadian health care system and the role of health professionals within it.
√	√	1.5 Document activities of practice in compliance with federal and provincial/territorial legislation1, standards and policies. Maintain complete, accurate and secure patient records. Identify situations in which documentation should and should not be shared with other health professionals or third parties. elect appropriate methods to share documentation within the circle of care and facilitate patient care.

1Provincial/territorial legislation is not tested in the PEBC Qualifying Examination.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√	Competency 2: Patient Care Pharmacists, in partnership with the patient and in collaboration with other health professionals, meet the patient’s health and drug-related needs to achieve the patient’s health goals.	42%
	√	2.1 Develop a professional relationship with the patient. Establish and maintain rapport by using effective communication skills. Demonstrate a caring, empathetic, and professional attitude. Determine and acknowledge the patient’s needs, values, desired level of care and health goals. Identify and respect the roles and responsibilities of each party in the relationship.
√	√	2.2 Obtain information about the patient. Gather information from the patient using appropriate interview techniques, including active listening. Gather information from the patient’s health records and from other health care team members. Perform, order and/or retrieve relevant laboratory tests and other diagnostic assessments. Perform physical assessments. Organize, reconcile and record the patient’s information.
√	√	2.3 Assess the patient’s health status and concerns. Assess the patient’s health and drug-related needs, as expressed by the patient, considering the impact of factors such as culture, language, demographic and physical characteristics. Assess the relevance, accuracy, currency and completeness of the information in relation to the patient’s needs. Interpret relevant laboratory tests and other diagnostic assessments. Interpret findings of relevant physical assessments. Perform medication reconciliation. Assess the patient’s ability to access and use his or her medication.
√	√	2.4 Determine the patient’s actual and potential drug therapy problems. Identify actual and potential drug therapy problems. Prioritize drug therapy problems in collaboration with other members of the patient’s circle of care.
√	√	2.5 Develop the patient’s care plan, in partnership with the patient and in collaboration with other health professionals. Determine the patient’s health goals and optimal therapeutic outcomes, specifying measurable endpoints, target values and timeframes. Assess possible treatment options, including drug and other therapeutic methods, using an evidence-informed approach. Outline the potential benefits and risks of the treatment options. Recommend the optimal treatment for the patient. Provide education to support the patient in making informed decisions about their care plan. Determine the actions required, and person responsible for each action, to achieve the patient’s health goals. Consult other health professionals as appropriate and adjust the proposed care plan accordingly. Determine the monitoring parameters, including the clinical indicators, techniques and timelines. Communicate the rationale for the care plan within the circle of care.
√	√	2.6 Implement the patient’s care plan. Provide consultation and education to support the patient in successfully implementing the care plan Undertake the actions and interventions outlined in the care plan including prescribing drugs, adapting prescriptions, and collaborating within the circle of care.
√	√	2.7 Administer drugs to the patient by injection2 using the necessary technical skills and applying the appropriate clinical knowledge.
√	√	2.8 Monitor the patient’s progress and assess therapeutic outcomes. Review monitoring parameters, end points and timelines outlined in the patient’s care plan. Discuss with the patient the ongoing monitoring and information sharing responsibilities of the pharmacist, patient and other health professionals. Follow-up with the patient to evaluate the effectiveness of care plan activities. Assess the patient’s adherence and tolerance to drug therapy. Assess the effectiveness and safety of the drug therapy. Undertake appropriate intervention based on the patient’s progress towards their health goals and revise the care plan accordingly.

2Detailed competencies required of pharmacists providing injections are outlined in the document entitled Supplemental Competencies on Injection for Canadian Pharmacists.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√√	√	Competency 3: Product Distribution  Pharmacists ensure accurate product distribution that is safe and appropriate for the patient.	13%
√	√	3.1 Dispense a product safely and accurately that is appropriate for the patient. Address concerns related to the validity, clarity, completeness or authenticity of the prescription. Assess the therapeutic appropriateness of the prescription for the patient. Select appropriate products and ingredients using knowledge of bio-equivalency, therapeutic equivalency, interchangeability, quality, integrity and stability of drugs. Perform pharmaceutical, compounding and patient-specific calculations, including pharmacokinetic and other therapeutic calculations. Develop master compounding formulas. Prepare and compound non-sterile and sterile products according to recognized guidelines and standards of practice. Identify and address patterns of unusual drug prescribing and usage including possible diversion or drug misuse. Check the product and its prescription label against the prescription using a systematic approach, including an independent double check.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√√		Competency 4: Practice Setting Pharmacists oversee the practice setting with the goal of ensuring safe, effective and efficient patient care.	3%
√		4.1 Optimize the safety, efficacy and efficiency of operations in the practice setting. Demonstrate the organizational and time management skills necessary to effectively prioritize, organize and manage patient care. Manage support personnel such that assigned functions are carried out to meet accepted standards.
√		4.2 Oversee pharmacy inventory to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care. Address issues with the drug supply chain, including drug shortages and drug recalls. Develop procedures to ensure the return or proper disposal of recalled, expired and unusable products.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√	Competency 5: Health Promotion Pharmacists use their expertise to advance the health and wellness of patients, communities and populations.	3%
√	√	5.1 Engage in health promotion activities with the patient. Assess the primary health needs of the patient, considering the socio-economic, cultural, environmental and other factors that are barriers to, or facilitators of, health and wellness for the patient. Collaborate with the patient and other health professionals in the development and implementation of patient-specific health promotion strategies, including smoking cessation and immunization. Facilitate the patient’s access to and interaction with support agencies and health services within the healthcare system.
√	√	5.3 Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy environment for the public. Promote the proper handling and disposal of drugs and hazardous materials with the patient, self and others. Identify and minimize the risk of disease transmission from the pharmacy environment.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√	Competency 6: Knowledge and Research Application  Pharmacists access, retrieve, critically analyze and apply relevant information to make evidence -informed decisions within their practice with the goal of ensuring safe and effective patient care.	6%
√	√	6.1 Apply knowledge, research skills and professional judgment to the decision-making process. Critically analyze and develop solutions to problems in pharmacy practice. Make decisions using an evidence-informed approach. Rationalize recommendations and decisions with critically analyzed evidence and accurate explanations.
√	√	6.2 Respond to questions using appropriate strategies. Use a variety of retrieval techniques to access reliable sources of relevant information, including evidence-based information when possible. Evaluate and interpret the information. Apply critical appraisal techniques to scientific and research information. Analyze the information to determine the appropriate response.
√	√	6.3 Apply relevant information to practice. Gather new information, including evidence-based information when possible, that may be applicable to practice. Evaluate and interpret the information using critical analysis techniques. Use current, relevant and reliable information to improve practice.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√√	Competency 7: Communication and Education Pharmacists communicate effectively with patients, the pharmacy team, other health professionals and the public, providing education when required.	14%
√	√	7.1 Establish and maintain effective communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal English or French. Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including listening skills. Demonstrate appropriate interview techniques. Select appropriate communication and education techniques for use with the patient and other health professionals. Conduct interpersonal interactions, including conflict management, in a professional manner. Communicate with sensitivity, respect and empathy.
√	√	7.2 Implement safe, effective and consistent communication systems. Use communication techniques that maximize safety and understanding, including repeating back verbal orders, using recognized terminology and avoiding unnecessary or unsafe abbreviations.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√√	Competency 8: Intra- and Inter-Professional Collaboration Pharmacists work in collaboration with the pharmacy team and other health professionals to deliver comprehensive services, make best use of resources and ensure continuity of care in order to achieve the patient’s health goals.	6%
	√	8.1 Create and maintain collaborative professional relationships. Identify potential collaborators with whom to initiate ongoing professional relationships. Collaborate with other parties in the relationship to define the roles and responsibilities of each party.
	√	8.2 Contribute to the effectiveness of working relationships in collaborative teams. Interact respectfully with other members of the team by accepting accountability for themselves and managing disagreements and conflict. Share decision-making activities with other members of the team.
	√	8.3 Participate in the delivery of collaborative health services. Participate in the formation and functioning of a collaborative team. Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate utilization of resources. Collaborate with team members to determine and achieve team goals and objectives. Participate in the assessment of the patient and development of the care plan in collaboration with other members of the team. Facilitate continuity of care.
√	√	8.4 Accept and make referrals for specific services. Recognize signs, symptoms and risk factors indicative of health needs that fall beyond the scope of practice of pharmacy. Select the most appropriate health professional or health agency for the referral. Accept responsibility for referrals from other health professionals.

Part I (MCQ)	Part II (OSCE)	COMPETENCIES	Parts I and II Overall
√	√	Competency 9: Quality and Safety Pharmacists collaborate in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures and activities that promote quality and safety.	5%
√	√	9.1 Contribute to a culture of patient safety. Apply principles of patient safety to improve practice. Employ best practices when informing the patient of the occurrence of a medication incident or adverse drug event.
√	√	9.2 Contribute to continuous quality improvement and risk management activities related to pharmacy practice. Apply principles of continuous quality improvement to practice. Apply principles of risk management to practice by anticipating, recognizing and managing situations that place the patient at risk. Identify the occurrence of a medication incident, adverse drug event or close call and respond effectively to mitigate harm and prevent reoccurrence. Identify high-alert drugs and high-risk processes in order to respond effectively.
√	√	9.3 Ensure the quality, safety and integrity of products. Ensure that products are stored and transported under the conditions required to maintain product quality, safety and integrity, including cold chain management.
√	√	9.4 Create and maintain a working environment that promotes safety. Handle hazardous products safely by minimizing personal exposure and reducing environmental contamination.