January/February 2009 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
January/February 2009 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
January/February 2009 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
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contents<br />
<strong>Pharmacists</strong>’ Annual Renewal 10<br />
CE Coordinators Role Description 18<br />
Thank you Preceptors 22<br />
Annual Statistics 30<br />
page 7<br />
page 10<br />
page 18<br />
regular features<br />
Registrar’s Message 4<br />
Editor’s Message 6<br />
Council Report 7<br />
Pharmacy Technician Q&A 12<br />
Bulletin Board 13<br />
Registration Q&A 14<br />
Practice Q&A 15<br />
Focus on Error Prevention - Pediatric Dosages 16<br />
Health Canada Notices 17<br />
Staying Informed about Pharmacy Technician Regulation 19<br />
Deciding on Discipline 20<br />
CE Resources 29<br />
Laws & Regulations 31<br />
pharmacyconnection<br />
<strong>January</strong>/<strong>February</strong> <strong>2009</strong> July • August Volume 200816 • Number Volume 115 • Number 4<br />
The objectives <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Connection are to communicate information on <strong>College</strong> activities and policies; encourage dialogue and to discuss issues <strong>of</strong><br />
interest with pharmacists; and to promote the pharmacist’s role among our members, allied health pr<strong>of</strong>essions and the public.<br />
We publish six times a year, in <strong>January</strong>, March, May, July, September and November. We welcome original manuscripts (that promote the objectives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
journal) for consideration. The <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacists</strong> reserves the right to modify contributions as appropriate. Please contact the Associate Editor<br />
for publishing requirements.<br />
We also invite you to share your comments, suggestions, or criticisms by letter to the Editor. Letters considered for reprinting must include the author’s<br />
name, address and telephone number. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views or <strong>of</strong>ficial position <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ontario</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacists</strong>.<br />
Tracy Wiersema, R.Ph., B.Sc.Phm.<br />
President<br />
Deanna Williams, R.Ph., B.Sc.Phm., C.Dir., CAE<br />
Registrar<br />
Della Croteau, R.Ph., B.S.P., M.C.Ed.<br />
Editor, Deputy Registrar,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
dcroteau@ocpinfo.com<br />
Sue Rawlinson<br />
Associate Editor<br />
srawlinson@ocpinfo.com<br />
Agostino Porcellini<br />
Production & Design / Webmaster<br />
aporcellini@ocpinfo.com<br />
Neil Hamilton<br />
Distribution<br />
nhamilton@ocpinfo.com<br />
ISSN 1198-354X<br />
© <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacists</strong><br />
Canada Post Agreement #40069798<br />
Undelivered copies should be returned<br />
to the <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pharmacists</strong>.<br />
Not to be reproduced in whole or in part<br />
without the permission <strong>of</strong> the Editor.
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