The National Advisory Committee on Licensing (NACL)

Mandate: Make recommendations to NAPRA Council on matters relating to the initial licensing of pharmacists in Canada

Terms of Reference:

1. Monitor the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice and make recommendations on revisions required to ensure that the competencies reflect the evolving practice of pharmacy and the needs of the Canadian public.
   
2. Make recommendations for revising the Model Licensing Program components ( i.e. proficiency requirements, jurisprudence program, licensing examination, and structured practical training requirements) reflect the national competencies, to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of NAPRA members in protecting the public.
   
3. Identify areas in provincial licensing processes where development and/or standardization would be beneficial to NAPRA members
   
4. Address other matters regarding licensing as may be referred by Council from time-to-time.

NACL Members:

Neila Auld, Prince Edward Island Pharmacy Board (Chairman)	Catherine Biggs, Alberta College of Pharmacists	Carson Collins, Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board
Jeanne Eriksen, Saskatchewan Pharmaceutical Association	Dawn Frail, Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society	Scott McGibney, Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association
Dr. Brenda Osmond, College of Pharmacists of British Columbia	Bill Veniot, New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society