Alberta Provincial Pharmacy Laws Powerpoint Flashcards
What are the three acts under the Alberta provincial laws for pharmacy?
The Health Professions Act
Government Organization Act
The Pharmacy and Drug Act
What does HPA stand for?
Health Professions Act
When was the Health Professions Act established?
2001
How many professions does the Health Professions Act govern over?
28
What schedule are Pharms and PharmTechs giverned under in the Health Professions Act?
Schedule 19
What are 3 mandates a college must establish under the Health Professions Act?
Bylaws
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
How many Continuing Education Credits do Pharm and PharmTechs need annually to renew their licence?
15
What does GOA stand for?
Government Organization Act
What schedule of the Government Organization Act defines the scope of activities that a health professional in Alberta can perform>
7.1
What are the requirements for a PharmTech to be regulated?
- A diploma or certificate
- Practical training
- Passed exams to be certified.
What does PDA stand for?
The Pharmacy and Drug Act
When did the Pharmacy and Drug Act replace in 2007?
The Pharmaceutical Professions Act
How is Pharmacy Service defined by the Pharmacy and Drug Act?
It is defined in relation to the storage, dispensing, and sale of drugs.
What classifies as an institutional pharmacy as defined by the Pharmacy and Drug Act?
An approved hospital A nursing home A correctional institute A mental health facility A mental health diagnostic or treatment center An emergency shelter A group home or shelter for handicapped
An institutional pharmacy must be a licensed pharmacy if it does what? (PDA)
Sells drugs to the public
Charges an insurance company