Why did the College introduce the Knowledge Assessment?

Part of the College’s commitment to protecting the public is helping to ensure that pharmacy professionals maintain appropriate skills and knowledge throughout their career. The Quality Assurance Program assures the public that pharmacy professionals are practicing to the standards of the profession, and are engaged in safe and quality care.

The Knowledge Assessment is one component of the Quality Assurance Program and is distinct from other components of the Program in that it assesses pharmacists’ ability to apply clinical knowledge as well as current legislation, ethics and scope of practice to patient care scenarios. All components of the Quality Assurance program work together to support the delivery of safe, quality care.

By being part of an integrated Quality Assurance Program, the Knowledge Assessment is highly relevant to a registrant’s growth and development as a regulated pharmacy professional and to the College’s duty to assure the public that pharmacy professionals possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care.