Communication and Education is one of the four domains that is evaluated during a pharmacist and pharmacy technician practice assessment. Good communication, both verbal and written, is essential for providing appropriate and comprehensive patient care must also be able to provide information and education to their patients to enable them to make informed decisions and receive the intended benefits of their medications or therapies. See also the Pharmacy Professional - Patient Relationship Practice Topic.
The Pharmacy Act authorizes pharmacy professionals, in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set out in their certificate of registration, to administer substances specified in the regulations (O. Reg. 256/24) by injection. Before doing so, pharmacy professionals must have completed a College-approved injection training course and registered their training with the College. To inject substances not listed in O. Reg. 256/24, pharmacy professionals may collaborate with other regulated health professionals to explore delegation of authority. For a brief overview of which substances pharmacy…
