Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC): Regulatory Education Module

Do I have to complete the module all in one sitting or can I complete part of it and then pick up later where I left off?

The regulatory module does not need to be completed in one sitting. Registrants may revisit the module as many times as required to pick up where they left off, until completed. Self-declaration through eServices must not be submitted until the module has been completed

If I am a pharmacist who received authorization to prescribe in another province, do I still need to complete the College of Pharmacists of BC’s regulatory education module?

Yes. Prior to making a diagnosis and prescribing for minor ailments or contraception in BC, all pharmacists registered in BC who choose to provide services under PPMAC must complete the College’s regulatory education module and self-declare completion of this training through their eServices account.  

The regulatory education module includes content specific to prescribing for minor ailments and contraception in BC. 

Do I have to complete the regulatory education module before I can prescribe for minor ailments and contraception?

Yes. Prior to making a diagnosis or prescribing for minor ailments or contraception, pharmacists must complete the College’s regulatory education module and self-declare completion of this training through their eServices account. The module and self-declaration must be completed prior to providing services under PPMAC.