Provincial Laws Flashcards
How many provincial laws are there?
3
What are the provincial laws?
Health Professions Act (HPA)
Government Organization Act (GOA)
The Pharmacy and Drug Act (PDA)
When was the Health Professions Act made?
2001
What does the Health Professions Act govern?
28 health care practices
Each profession has its own ________ to the Health Professions Act
regulations
What section are Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs governed under?
schedule 19
Which college are Pharmacy Techs governed under?
ACP Alberta College of Pharmacy
What mandates must the college establish?
Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Standard of Practice
How often does a license need to be renewed and who renews pharmacy tech licenses?
every year, ACP
How many CEU annually must a pharmacist and pharmacy tech complete?
15 credits
What schedule of the Government Organization Act defines the scope of restricted activities that a health professional in Alberta can perform?
Schedule 7.1
What must you complete in order to become a pharmacy tech?
a diploma or certificate from a accredited school, successfully completed practicum, and taken and passed the PEBC exam
The Pharmacy and Drug Act (PDA) has replaced what act in 2007?
Pharmaceutical Professions Act. (April 1st, 2007)
Under the pharmacy and drug act, what are we responsible for?
self-governing of our profession
Pharmacy and Drug Act protection of the public in which ways?
Inspections and Discipline
What personal information is covered by PIPA?
- name, address, age, weight, height, gender
- employment or financial history
- ID numbers, place of birth, ethnic origin
- opinions, evaluations, or comments, about an individual
What does PIPA stand for?
Personal Information Protection Act of Alberta
What does PIPEDA stand for?
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
ACB Group 1 Drugs:
Asparaginase
BCG (for bladder cancer)
Bleomycin
Letrozole
ACB Group 2 Drugs:
Docetaxel (lung cancer)
Goserelin (breast cancer)
Paclitaxel (lung cancer)
Topotecan (ovarian cancer)
What does ACB stand for?
Alberta Cancer Board
ACB Group 3 Drugs
Cladribine (lymphoma, injectable only)
Cytarabine
Gemcitabine
Paclitaxel (breast, injectable only adjuc therapy)
What schedule drugs can midwives prescribe?
Schedule 2
What are some examples of what midwives can prescribe
Hydralazine
Hydrocortisone
Folic Acid
Domperidone