A Regulatory Framework for Recognizing and Certifying Pharmacist Specialists in Canada - May 2003

Acknowledgements

NAPRA wishes to acknowledge the work of Dr.Brenda Osmond, Deputy Registrar of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, Dr. Alan Low, consultant with the College, and the members of the following College committees for the development and preparation of this report:

• Advanced Practitioner Credentialing Committee
• Advanced Pharmacotherapy Management Specialty Council
• Anticoagulation Management Specialty Council
• Asthma Management Specialty Council
• Diabetes Management Specialty Council 

Introduction & Background

A Stepwise Approach

Selection of initial categories for certification

Criterion for Certification

Proposed requirements for each specialty area

Re-certification

References

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