UBC-CPPD STUDENT POLICIES · UBC-CPPD STUDENT POLICIES NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN BRIDGING EDUCATION PROGRAM™ (NPTBEP) 1. Program Requirements 2. Prior Learning Assessment and

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 1

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

UBC-CPPD STUDENT POLICIES NATIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN BRIDGING EDUCATION PROGRAM™ (NPTBEP)

1. Program Requirements 2. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Exams 3. General Program Information 4. Space in Courses 5. Cancellation of Classes 6. Attendance 7. Withdrawal, Refund and Other Fees 8. Grading Practices 9. Academic Concession 10. Rules Governing Formal Examinations 11. Scheduling of Examinations 12. Academic Misconduct 13. Discipline for Academic Misconduct 14. Appeals 15. Retention of Student Records 16. Harassment and Discrimination Policy 17. Professionalism Policy

1. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The Pharmacy Technician Bridging Educational Program is one of the requirements for current

pharmacy technicians to pursue regulation in British Columbia. The National Pharmacy Technician

Bridging Education Program™ (NPTBEP) is offered through the Division of Continuing Pharmacy

Professional Development (CPPD) at the University of British Columbia. The UBC-CPPD website is

located at http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/techbridgingreg.

Students intending to pursue registration/licensure are responsible for ensuring they meet the

applicable requirements and eligibility in BC.

In order to be accepted into one of the components of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Education Program™ at UBC-CPPD, the applicant must be a full time resident in the province of

British Columbia, and must have completed the pre-registration process with the College of

Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC). Successful pre-registrants receive a pre-registration number

from the College of Pharmacists of BC.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 2

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

Failure to provide a valid CPBC Pre-Registration number, also known as e-Services ID, upon

registration for a bridging program course or PLAR exam will result in cancellation of registration

without prior notice. Complete requirements for regulation are available on the CPBC website at

http://www.bcpharmacists.org/about_us/key_initiatives/index/articles27.php

The application form for pre-registration (e-Services ID) with CPBC (for current technicians) is

available on the CPBC website at: http://library.bcpharmacists.org/K-Forms/K-

9_PharmacyTechnician/9050-PT_PreReg_Pre2015.pdf

To complete the requirements of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™,

students must be successful in meeting educational requirements of four modules in any order:

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Product Preparation for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Management of Drug Distribution Systems for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technician Bridging

All students must register for and successfully complete in-class or online instruction in the

Professional Practice module.

For both in-class and online modules, students must have full access to a reliable computer with

Internet access.

National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ is a trademark of NAPRA.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR BC:

1. Within 6 months following successful completion of the Management of Drug Distribution

Systems module and prior to Pharmacy Technician registration, students are required to

demonstrate proficiency in product release by completing the Structured Practical

Evaluation (SPE), which is administered by the College of Pharmacists of BC. For more info,

please visit the college website at: http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-

8_Key_Initiatives/5119-SPE_Evaluator_Infosheet.pdf

2. Students are required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Exam through the College

of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) before licensure. Registration for all exam sittings must be

completed online through e-Services on the CPBC’s website. For exam dates, registration

details, and thorough exam information, please visit the College’s website at:

http://www.bcpharmacists.org/registration_licensure/pharmacy_technician.php

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 3

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

Students are responsible for all additional program requirements set by NAPRA or the College of

Pharmacists of BC. Students will not be allowed to sit the PEBC Qualifying Exam without providing

proof of successful completion of either an authorized provincial certification exam, the PEBC

Evaluating Exam, or graduation from a CCAPP accredited program. Candidates should check the

PEBC website (www.pebc.ca) for details about exam eligibility.

For more information about the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™, please

visit the NAPRA website at: http://napra.ca/pages/PharmacyTechnicians/default.aspx

2. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR) EXAMS

For three of the modules (Pharmacology, Product Preparation, and Management of Drug

Distribution Systems), students who feel that they have the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet

the course requirements may demonstrate this by registering for and successfully completing a Prior

Learning Assessment and Recognition examination. Students must achieve a score of 70% on the

PLAR exam to receive a pass grade.

Students are allowed one opportunity to write a PLAR exam in each of the three PLAR-eligible

modules. Students who fail a PLAR exam will be required to register for an in-class or online offering

of the failed module.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT(S) FOR PLAR EXAMS:

For the Management of Drug Distribution module, students are required to complete the

Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE) and must submit documentation of completion directly to the

College of Pharmacists of BC. Please refer to Section 1 Program Requirements for further details.

All mandatory checklists (Pharmacology and Product Preparation) require the signature of an

authorized assessor (pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician). Candidates must make a copy

for records, and submit a completed, signed copy of the checklist to the invigilator on the day of the

exam prior to writing the exam. Students who fail to submit a completed, signed checklist to the

invigilator prior to the start of writing the exam will not be permitted to write the exam. No exam

rescheduling, time extension, or refund will be allowed and given. In the event that a student writes

the PLAR exam, but submits an incomplete checklist, the student will receive a zero on the exam and

it will count towards their 1 permissible attempt to write the PLAR exam. All submissions will be

forwarded to the College of Pharmacists of BC for verification.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 4

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

1. For the Pharmacology module, students must complete an additional requirement

(Demonstration of Devices) before writing the PLAR challenge exam. Candidates must

provide evidence of competency demonstrating the use of a variety of medical devices using

the "Demonstration of Devices" checklist from the NAPRA website BEFORE they attempt the

PLAR exam. For more information about this requirement, visit the College of Pharmacists

of BC website at http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5132-

PT_PLAR_Pharmacology_Notice.pdf.

2. For the Product Preparation module, students are required to complete two practical

requirements (Non-Sterile and Sterile Product Preparation) using the two "Verification of

Competency" checklists from the NAPRA website BEFORE writing the PLAR challenge exam.

For more information about this requirement, visit the College of Pharmacists of BC website

at http://library.bcpharmacists.org/A-About_Us/A-8_Key_Initiatives/5107-

PT_PLAR_Notice.pdf.

Visit the NAPRA website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions:

http://napra.ca/pages/bridgingprogram/priorlearningassessmentFAQs.aspx?id=3250

3. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION UBC-CPPD offers NPTBEP modules three times a year:

Winter term: January to March/April

Spring term: May to July/August

Fall term: September to November/December

Registration opens approximately two months before the term starts and closes approximately 4-5

weeks after registration opens. Current or potential students wishing to receive email updates

regarding upcoming course offerings for the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education

Program™ may join our email list at: http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca/content/join-our-email-list

Course offerings are subject to the availability of instructors, classroom sites and/or the demand

determined from our Student Surveys.

Addresses of classroom locations will not be disclosed until the sites have been confirmed,

approximately 2 weeks before the term starts. Every effort is made to find a classroom site that has

easy access to public transportation.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 5

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

4. SPACE IN COURSES

Enrolment for in-class modules is limited by both the learning activities required for the class and

the availability of space, and class size limits are posted on the UBC-CPPD website at

http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca. While every effort is made to accommodate learners, situations may

arise where students are not able to register for their preferred course due to lack of space. In this

situation, students may register for another in-class or on-line section, or have their names put on a

waiting list in the event additional spots become available. UBC-CPPD accepts no responsibility for

guaranteeing the availability of space to students on a wait list.

Enrolment for on-line classes is limited by the number of instructors available.

5. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES UBC-CPPD reserves the right to cancel classes for reasons such as insufficient registration, inability

to secure space, inability to secure instructors, or any other reason that UBC-CPPD deems necessary

to ensure the viability of the program. Students registered in a class that is cancelled will have the

opportunity to transfer to another class or on-line section.

6. ATTENDANCE

For online modules, it is mandatory that each module be completed within the timeframe

outlined for that module. No course materials will be released prior to the pre-determined weekly

release dates. Access to course materials outside of the availability dates is at the discretion of the

Coordinator, UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program.

Attendance in class is mandatory. Frequent and/or unjustified absence from class will result in

CPPD forwarding a “request to withdraw from the course” to the students. While illness or

emergency situations may make absences unavoidable, planned absences for vacation schedules

and other priorities are not acceptable. For circumstances that will involve missing class in non-

emergency situations, students are recommended to enroll in a future offering of this course.

For illness or emergency situations, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor in

writing (e-mail is acceptable) at the earliest convenience. If a student is unable to attend an

examination they must inform their instructor (by telephone or email), providing the reason, within

one business day of the date of the examination. Supporting documents validating a student’s

absence must be submitted to the Program Coordinator within 7 days from the original date of the

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 6

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

examination. If notification is not provided within the 7-day timeframe, the student will receive a

mark of 0% for the examination.

Religious observance may preclude attending classes or examinations at certain times. In

accordance with UBC Policy on Religious Holidays

(http://www.universitycounsel.ubc.ca/files/2010/08/policy65.pdf), students who wish to be

accommodated for religious reasons must notify their instructors in writing at least two weeks in

advance, and preferably earlier.

7. WITHDRAWAL, REFUND AND OTHER FEES

Situations may arise where students may choose to withdraw from a course. Students must request

a withdrawal in writing (e-mail is acceptable) to the Program Assistant of UBC-CPPD Pharmacy

Technician Bridging Program. Refunds for course withdrawals are processed (less the $35.00 non-

refundable application fee) as per the table below:

Date of Withdrawal Request Refund Processed

Prior to the registration deadline 100% After the registration deadline and 48 hours before the first class or start date of online course

100%

Within the first two weeks of class 75% Third week of class 50% Fourth week of class and onward 0

Transfer between module, classes, or sections prior to registration deadline are subject to a $35

administration fee. No transfers are allowed after registration closes, except in cases of class

cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.

The Product Preparation Material Kit is non-refundable.

PLAR EXAMS

For PLAR examinations, withdrawals (less a $35.00 cancellation fee) will be processed up until one

week before the exam. After this date, no refunds will be processed.

No refund will be given to those excluded from writing the Product Preparation or Pharmacology

PLAR exam due to failure to submit all required, completed, and signed checklist(s) to the invigilator

prior to the start of writing the PLAR exam.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 7

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

REQUEST FOR DUPLICATE DOCUMENT

Official receipts for all modules and PLAR challenge exams are emailed to students, along with the

registration confirmation. Requests for duplicate receipts are subject to a $25 processing fee per

receipt.

Pass/Fail letters will be mailed directly to the address that was provided by the students upon

registration. Requests for duplicate Pass/Fail letters are subject to a $25 processing fee per letter.

INCOME TAX

UBC-CPPD does not issue Form T2202A (Tuition, Education, and Textbook Amounts Certificate) for

the NPTBEP modules for income tax purposes. According to the Canada Revenue Agency General

Income Tax and Benefit Guide 2013, the official tax receipt that we provide is a qualified document

for claiming tuition fees.

LETTER OF ENROLMENT

The National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ is not a University credit program

at the University of British Columbia and UBC student numbers are not assigned to the bridging

students. Therefore, UBC-CPPD is unable to generate and provide any University transcripts for this

program. However, a Letter of Enrolment, subject to a $35 administrative fee, can be drafted and

issued upon request.

UBC-CPPD EXAM INVIGILATION

For UBC-CPPD Exam Invigilation, withdrawals (less a $15.00 cancellation fee) will be processed up

until the Friday of the fourth week of class. After this date, no refunds will be processed.

8. GRADING PRACTICES

There is no Final letter or percentage grade assigned to students completing any of the components

of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™. Students will be granted either

a Pass (P) or Fail (F) based on the satisfactory completion of all of the requirements of the module.

To receive a Pass, students must achieve a minimum passing grade of 70% in the module and a

minimum score of 70% on the final examination in the module.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 8

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

Students who fail to complete any required course element or whose failure to complete any course

requirement(s) resulting in a final score below the minimum passing grade will receive a Fail by

default, except in cases of academic concession [See Section 9].

To receive a Pass in a PLAR exam, students must achieve a minimum grade of 70%.

UBC-CPPD will inform students of their Pass/Fail status via mail following the completion of each

module or PLAR. Notification can be expected via Canada Post within three weeks of the last sitting

of final examinations of all sections of the module or PLAR. (ie. students who complete an online

module may not receive their Pass/Fail letters in the mail for up to 5 weeks after the module

finishes). In the event of a postal disruption, results will be sent electronically. Results will not be

released via telephone.

UBC-CPPD will inform CPBC of the Pass/Fail status of all students following the conclusion of each

course or PLAR.

Students who do not achieve the passing grade of 70% in the Pharmacology, Management of Drug

Distribution, or Product Preparation module have the opportunity to take the PLAR challenge exam

as a supplemental ONCE before being required to repeat the module under the following provisions:

1. The candidate has not previously PLAR challenged the module; and

2. The candidate has subsequently completed remedial learning through self-study and/or

work experience applicable to the course to be challenged.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient time to accommodate the required

remedial learning has elapsed between the failed course and the date when the student attempts

the PLAR examination.. Students must be prepared to provide, on request, a description of the

remedial work they have undertaken.

Note that candidates may only sit each PLAR exam ONCE within the bridging program.

Students may not be allowed to attempt a particular course more than three times (including a PLAR

attempt). Decisions regarding a fourth attempt will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Professional Practice is not PLAR-eligible. Unlike the previous BC Pharmacy Technician Bridging

Program curriculum, students who fail the Professional Practice final exam in the National

Curriculum course will not be eligible to take the BC Jurisprudence (JP) Exam through the College of

Pharmacists of BC as a supplemental in order to pass the course. Students who receive an average

grade of less than 70%, or a score of less than 70% on the final exam will be required to repeat the

course.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 9

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

9. ACADEMIC CONCESSION

Students affected by illness, accident or family tragedy, should immediately consult their health care

provider. Academic Concession will be considered if the illness or affliction has shown to be a

serious impediment to the student’s ability to complete the course requirements. Concession may

include arrangements to make up missed assignments or tests, deferral of examinations or

permission to withdraw from a course with a full refund (less $35 non-refundable administration

fee). Documentation is required, such as:

A medical certificate from a health care provider or counseling professional that includes the dates of the illness and the impact on studies.

In cases of compassionate requests, an obituary, death certificate, or other documentation of the situation.

Students, who as a result of circumstances must request academic concession, must notify both

their instructor and UBC-CPPD in writing and provide documentation, as specified. Students who

miss a test or a Final Exam must inform the Program Coordinator within one business day of the

date of the assessment. Supporting documents validating a student’s absence must be submitted to

the Program Coordinator within 7 days from the original date of the examination. If notification is

not provided within the 7-day timeframe, the student will receive a mark of 0% for the examination.

Students, who because of other occasional unforeseen events, are absent during the term and are

unable to complete tests (see 5.0 above) or other graded work, should normally discuss with their

instructors how they can make up for missed work. Instructors are not required to make allowance

for any missed test or incomplete work that is not satisfactorily accounted for. If ill-health is an

issue, students are encouraged to seek attention from a health professional. For ongoing health

concerns, it is advisable to provide the instructor with supporting documentation in this regard.

10. RULES GOVERNING FORMAL EXAMINATIONS

Students writing a PLAR examination, or writing a final examination from an on-line or classroom

module are required to follow the rules:

a. Each candidate must produce government-issued photo identification, such as a passport or

driver’s license, to confirm identity where necessary. Students will not be allowed to write

the examination if identity cannot be confirmed. Students are required to record his/her

individual CPBC Pre-Registration number or e-Services ID on the front page of the exam

booklet. Reference materials are not allowed.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 10

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

b. Examination candidates are not permitted to ask questions of the examiners or invigilators,

except in cases of supposed errors or ambiguities in examination questions, illegible or

missing material, or the like.

c. Electronic devices of any kind (such as cell phones, music players, laptops, calculators,

cameras or any other recording/transmission/photographic devices) other than those

authorized by the examiners are not allowed.

d. Paper items of any kind, whether blank or printed on, including wrappers on food or

beverages are not allowed.

e. Small items such as purses may be stored under the candidate’s chair. Larger items such as

backpacks or gym bags should be checked with the invigilator or the instructor.

f. The only items allowed on the desk during the examination are the examination materials, a

beverage in a spill-proof container, pencil and eraser, and calculator (if allowed).

g. If a candidate must take medications during the examination time, they must be shown to

the invigilator before the examination begins. Package inserts or other associated written

material must be left at home.

h. Food or snacks are only allowed if accompanied by a medical request.

i. Visits to the washroom may or may not be allowed during the examination. It is

recommended to use the washroom facilities prior to the start of the examination.

j. If candidates become ill while writing the examination, they must inform the invigilator at

once. Full particulars of the circumstances are taken by the invigilator and a report, the

partially completed examination and all associated materials will be forwarded to the

Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development. Requests for a re-write, along

with medical documentation supporting the illness, must be submitted to the Coordinator,

UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program within 7 days.

k. Candidates suspected of dishonest practices during the examination will be immediately

dismissed from the examination and be liable to disciplinary action. Examples of dishonest

practices include:

i. speaking or communicating with other candidates in any language;

ii. purposely exposing written papers to the view of other candidates or imaging devices;

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 11

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

iii. purposely viewing the written papers of other examination candidates; and

iv. using unauthorized electronic devices, personally supplied reference or written materials during the exam.

l. Candidates must not destroy or damage any materials used during the examination. All

examination materials must be returned once the candidate has finished. No candidate may

remove any examination materials from the examination room.

m. Candidates must follow any additional examination rules or directions communicated by the

instructor or invigilator.

n. Candidates shall abide by the confidentiality statement on the final exam cover page

agreeing that advance knowledge of the content and focus of the examination are NOT

shared with any other candidates. Failure to comply will be subject to disciplinary action.

o. Notwithstanding the above, for any mode of examination that does not fall into the

traditional, paper-based method, candidates shall adhere to any special rules for conduct as

established and articulated by the invigilator.

11. SCHEDULING OF EXAMINATIONS

Final examinations for in-class sessions will normally be conducted in person on the last day of class.

Final examinations for on-line modules are in-person, invigilated exams. An invigilator is an

individual who supervises a student while they write the final exam. The exam location and

invigilator are arranged by the student. Students will be provided with a list of qualified invigilators

in British Columbia, and are required to schedule and pay for their own, in-person invigilated exam.

Final exams must be scheduled to be written within the last week (7 days) of the on-line module.

Students must provide UBC-CPPD with details of their invigilated final exam no later than the

Tuesday of the 2nd week of class, and no exam date can be changed after the 3rd week of class unless

due to academic concession. In the event students cannot schedule an examination with a qualified

invigilator, students may contact the Program Assistant, Bridging Programs at UBC-CPPD for further

assistance.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 12

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

12. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Students are responsible for informing themselves of the guidelines of acceptable and non-

acceptable conduct pertaining to scholarly activities and of the examples of academic misconduct as

set out below. Academic misconduct that is subject to disciplinary measures includes, but is not

limited to, engaging in, attempting to engage in, or assisting others to engage in any of the actions

described below:

a. Cheating, which may include, but is not limited to:

i. use of, or participation, in unauthorized collaborative work;

ii. use of, or possession in an examination of any materials (including devices) other

than those permitted by the examiner;

iii. use of, possession, or facilitation of unauthorized means to complete an

examination (e.g. receiving unauthorized assistance from another person, or

providing that assistance); and

iv. dishonest practices that breach rules governing examinations or submissions for

academic evaluation.

v. Sharing the content of an examination, test or assignment with other students or

individuals intending to register in Bridging courses

b. Plagiarism, which is intellectual theft, occurs where an individual submits or presents the

oral or written work of another person as his or her own. Scholarship quite properly rests

upon examining and referring to the thoughts and writings of others. However, when

another person’s words (i.e. phrases, sentences, or paragraphs), ideas, or entire works are

used, the author must be acknowledged in the text, in footnotes, in endnotes, or in another

accepted form of academic citation. Where direct quotations are made, they must be

clearly delineated (for example, within quotation marks or separately indented). Failure to

provide proper attribution is plagiarism because it represents someone else’s work as one’s

own. Plagiarism should not occur in submitted drafts or final works. A student who seeks

assistance from a tutor or other scholastic aids must ensure that the work submitted is the

student’s own. Students are responsible for ensuring that any work submitted does not

constitute plagiarism. Students who are in any doubt as to what constitutes plagiarism

should consult their instructor before handing in any assignments.

c. Submitting the same, or substantially the same, essay, presentation, or assignment more

than once (whether the earlier submission was at this or another institution) unless prior

approval has been obtained from the instructor to whom the assignment is to be submitted.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 13

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

d. Impersonating a candidate at an examination or other evaluation, facilitating the

impersonation of a candidate, or availing oneself of the results of an impersonation.

e. Submitting false records or information, orally or in writing, or failing to provide relevant

information when requested.

13. DISCIPLINE FOR ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Disciplinary measures which may be imposed, singly or in combination, for academic misconduct

include, but are not limited to the following:

a letter of reprimand;

a failing grade or mark of zero on the assignment or in the module in which the academic

misconduct occurred;

suspension from the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ for a

specified period of time;

notification of academic discipline to be forwarded to the College of Pharmacists of BC

14. APPEALS

Students who wish to protest decisions relating to their academic studies may do so. The protest

should initially be made to the party directly involved in the decision, presumably to an instructor. If

unresolved, the appeal will progress to the Coordinator of the UBC-CPPD Pharmacy Technician

Bridging Program, and the Director of UBC-CPPD Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 14

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

15. RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS

UBC-CPPD is required to keep records of the academic performance of all students in the National

Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ for a period of one year.

Students may access their records by appointment, in-person with the UBC-CPPD Program Assistant,

Bridging Programs. Students wishing to review results of any examination taken in the National

Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ must:

Make a request in writing to the UBC-CPPD Program Assistant, Bridging Programs, no more

than two weeks after results are received;

Attend in-person at the UBC-CPPD office in Vancouver where they will have a 20 minute

period (supervised) to review their examination results;

Students are not permitted to view the examination answer key or to take notes of any kind

Under no circumstances are students allowed to remove any records of their academic performance

(such as examinations)

16. HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Discrimination is the unfair, differential treatment of individuals and groups based on prejudice,

ignorance, fear or stereotypes. Harassment, a form of discrimination, is a comment, conduct or

behavior that humiliates, intimidates, excludes and isolates an individual or group.

Both instructors and students in the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™

are expected to abide by the UBC Policy on Discrimination and Harassment, which is located at

http://equity.ubc.ca/discrimination/. The policy outlines the thirteen grounds of prohibited

discrimination based on the BC Human Rights Code.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 15

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

17. PROFESSIONALISM POLICY The profession of Pharmacy Technician is not just a profession; it is a regulated healthcare

profession. Students in the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program™ are

expected to demonstrate professional behaviour at all times. Being professional is broadly defined

and includes, but is not limited to, characteristics of altruism, accountability, responsibility, honour,

integrity, competence and respect. Students are expected to be respectful of their peers, instructors

and UBC-CPPD staff and to act in a professional manner. Students can expect the same professional

response from their instructors and the UBC-CPPD staff.

Acts that can be considered as unprofessional include: breaking the law, damaging or stealing of

goods / property, and misusing of drugs or alcohol. Foul, discriminatory or derogatory language is

not acceptable. Any behaviour considered or designed to harass, threaten, intimidate, deceive,

offend, embarrass, provoke or annoy any individual, including our students, instructors or CPPD

staff, in our program will not be tolerated. This applies but is not limited to both verbal and written

language, including any electronic communications or postings.

Classroom behaviour is also expected to be professional. For example, cellular phones must be

turned off during class; students should arrive at lectures on time and stay for the entire lecture to

avoid disrupting a class. If it is necessary to talk in class, it should be done in a manner that does not

disrupt the instructor or classmates.

The communication tools in our online learning management system (LMS) function solely as a

means of communication between students and instructors in the NPTBEP program, and UBC-CPPD

staff. They are provided to students to assist them in their learning and to facilitate creative

exchange. The LMS communication tools may not be used for any purpose other than educational

use. Use of the NPTBEP communication tools for any activity other than the NPTBEP program is

strictly prohibited. Any individual(s) found to be using the communication tools in our online

learning management system for any purpose outside the scope of education will immediately have

their access to the course and materials terminated.

Acceptable Use of the NPTBEP Communication Tools includes:

1. As a communication tool between students, instructors, and UBC-CPPD staff;

2. As an educational collaboration tool for students.

NPTBEP Policies October 2014 | Page 16

Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development 3103 – 2405 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Phone 604 822 0354 Fax 604 822 1733 http://cpd.pharmacy.ubc.ca

Prohibited Use includes, but is not limited to:

a. Sending or forwarding e-mail that is obscene, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing,

discriminating, degrading, intimidating, fraudulent, deceptive, invasive, or contains any type

of suggestive, inappropriate, or explicit language;

b. Use of the system to conduct, promote or encourage non-educational, unauthorized or

unsolicited advertising, or illegal activity;

c. Representing oneself as an agent of a party or a group or making statements on behalf of

the party or the group;

d. Use of the system for commercial purposes or personal gain;

e. Transmitting any content that infringes on any trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, or

other proprietary right of any party;

f. Knowingly transmitting e-mail messages that contain computer viruses, Trojan horses,

spyware or any form of malware;

g. Providing a third party with an individual's e-mail address or a list obtained from within our

email system without express written permission;

h. Personal use that creates a direct cost for UBC;

i. Use of the system in violation of any law, regulation, or public or UBC policy.

Students are expected to abide by the UBC Student Code of Conduct and should also be aware of

the information stated in the UBC Calendar regarding student conduct and discipline:

http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,750,0 - 19702