The Ontario College of Pharmacists is committed to providing the necessary support for pharmacists to adopt scope of practice changes safely and with confidence. The following resources have been developed or are recommended by the College to help registrants understand the regulatory requirements of their expanded role, and to provide education and support for the safe delivery of these services.
Guidelines & Resources | |
Guideline – Initiating, renewing and adapting a prescription | This guideline outlines legislative requirements for prescribing a drug within a pharmacist’s authorized scope of practice as defined in the Pharmacy Act. It is meant to be used alongside the Standards of Practice, Standards of Operations, Code of Ethics and O. Reg. 202/94. |
Guideline – Administering Substance by Injection or Inhalation | This guideline outlines legislative requirements for administering vaccines and substances for the purpose of education and/or demonstration as defined in the Pharmacy Act. It is meant to be used alongside the Standards of Practice, Standards of Operations, Code of Ethics and O. Reg. 202/94. |
Education | |
e-Training Module – Mastering Injections in Pediatrics | Learning objectives:
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e-Training Module – Administering Injections to Young Children | After completion of this learning module, pharmacists will be better able to: • Accurately identify the appropriate injection site for both intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) injections for children between the ages of two and five through landmarking • Demonstrate how to position a young child to prepare for an IM or SC injection • Identify strategies to deal with challenging situations, including highly active children and those who fear needles, and offer approaches to increase comfort and reduce pain in children • Select the appropriate needle and syringe size for administration of vaccines to young children |
e-Training Module – Injections and Immunizations for Children | Learning Objectives: After completion of this course, pharmacists will be able to:
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