Canadian Pharmacy Exams – Pharmacist OSCE Workbook, 2nd Edition 2018: Pharmacist OSCE Workbook 2nd

by Dr. Fatima S. Marankan (Author)

Canadian Pharmacy Exams – Pharmacist OSCE Workbook, 2nd Edition 2018. Fully revised and updated. 5 New Stations! The Qualifying Exam Part II or Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a primary exam towards Canadian pharmacy licensure. OSCE has been designed to evaluate the knowledge and practical skills of Canadian Pharmacy Graduates and International Pharmacy Graduates seeking licensure. A candidate for the OSCE must be prepared to demonstrate practical skills in simulated-stations by interacting with a Standardized Patient (SP), Standardized Client (SC) or Standardized Health Professional (SHP). Stations are designed to evaluate several skills such as: – Interviewing and collecting relevant patient information – Interpretation of patient information to identify potential drug-drug interactions – Interpretation of patient information to identify and manage drug adverse reactions – Interpretation of patient information to identify the need for alternate drug therapy regimen – Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs – Ability to address ethical issues – Effective and trusting communication with a patient The Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) and The Qualifying Exam Part II (OSCE) address the following nine competencies as per the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC®): – Patient Care – Health Promotion – Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration – Knowledge and Research Application – Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities – Quality and Safety – Communication and Education – Product Distribution – Practice Setting Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ – Pharmacist OSCE Workbook is designed as a self-study or group-study tool to help the student seeking pharmacy licensure in Canada test his/her exam readiness, identify areas of strength and weakness. The book provides an extensive opportunity to test and improve relevant practical skills within the nine competencies listed above. The workbook contains 52 Interactive Cases/Stations, 47 Non-Interactive Cases/Stations, blank forms to solve cases, an assessment form and an OSCE Checklist. 482 pages. All cases are supplemented by detailed solutions and explanations to ensure further understanding and learning of new concepts. These comments are truly the keystone of Canadian Pharmacy Exams™. We trust that each Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ book is a valuable learning and self-assessment tool towards Canadian Pharmacy licensure. Comprehensive Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ Online Review at www.cpepreponline.com Pharmacist Evaluating Exam (EE) Pharmacist Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) Pharmacist Qualifying Exam Part II (OSCE) Pharmacist OSCE Workbook New: Accredited Pharmacy Continuing Education Programs at www.cpepreponline.com Thank you to all contributing reviewers!