Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Tech. at Entry to Practice

Question 1

What does BPMH mean

Answer 1

Best Possible Medication History

Question 2

a preventable even that may cause or lead to inappropriate drug use or patient harm, while the drug is in the control of a health professional, patient, or consumer

Answer 2

medication incident

Question 3

An event that could have resulted in unwanted consequences

Answer 3

close call

Question 4

All members responsible for the direct care of a patient

Answer 4

circle of care

Question 5

A drug that bears a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when it is used incorrectly

Answer 5

high-alert drug

Question 6

Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities

Answer 6

Competency #1

Question 7

Patient Care (develop a professional relationship with patient)

Answer 7

Competency #2

Question 8

Product Distribution

• receive and interpret RX
• prepare products for dispensing
• collaborate w/pharmacist in release of product

Answer 8

Competency #3

Question 9

Practice Setting

• optimize the safety efficacy, and efficiency of operations
• contribute to pharmacy management

Answer 9

Competency #4

Question 10

Health Promotion

Answer 10

Competency #5

Question 11

Knowledge and Research Application

Answer 11

Competency #6

Question 12

Communication and Education

- establish and maintain effective communication skills

Answer 12

Competency #7

Question 13

Intra and Inter Professional Collaboration

- work with other health care professionals

Answer 13

Competency #8

Question 14

Quality and Safety

• contribute to pt safety
• ensure quality of service and medication

Answer 14

Competency #9