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Pharmacists

CPD status: Mandatory · Reviewed 2026-08-02

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16 results · all of Canada

Code of Conduct and Ethics in the Pharmacy

TrainingNow · ~0.5 h

A short 30-minute online training module for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on professional codes of conduct and ethics, with a final exam and immediately printable completion certificate, plus an option to claim ACPE CE credit.

Direct course linkPaidProfessional practiceEthicsLink checked 2026-08-04

GMP Documentation: Online Course and Certification

GxP Training

A CPD/CEU-accredited online course on documentation and record-keeping standards under Good Manufacturing Practice, covering how a robust records system supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance over time.

Direct course linkPaidRegulatoryTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Pharmacy CPD Online Course

StudyPRN · ~22 h

A case- and question-based CPD course spanning 8 healthcare specialties (e.g. hypertension) for pharmacists, offering downloadable CPD certificates worth up to 22 CPD hours with full explanations and further reading for each answer.

Direct course linkPaid£20.00TechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)

A Johns Hopkins University specialization for pharmacy, medicine and public health professionals covering pharmacoepidemiology, drug utilization research and the use, safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs throughout the regulatory and clinical decision-making process.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalRegulatoryLink checked 2026-08-04

Ethics and Law in Pharmacy Practice

BLX Training (Biologix Solutions LLC)

An ACPE-approved online CE course examining legal requirements such as HIPAA alongside common ethical dilemmas pharmacists face when providing drug information, with a graded quiz and printable certificate on completion.

Direct course linkPaidEthicsRegulatoryLink checked 2026-08-04

Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

Coursera (University at Buffalo)

A university-designed online course exploring legal and ethical issues in pharmacy, including drug regulation and control, privacy/HIPAA-type laws, controlled substances, drug recalls, and the pharmacist's role in emergency preparedness.

Direct course linkFree to auditRegulatoryEthicsLink checked 2026-08-04

Pharmacy Medication and Safety

MedCerts (Coursera)

Explores pharmaceutical practice fundamentals including Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and medication safety concepts relevant to pharmacy staff and pharmacists alike.

Direct course linkFree to auditTechnicalProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

CPD Ethics Course for Pharmacists

Probity & Ethics

An online CPD-accredited ethics course offering reflective exercises and case-based scenarios to help pharmacy professionals demonstrate ethical reasoning and professionalism, producing a verifiable certificate suitable for a CPD/continuing-competence portfolio.

Direct course linkPaidEthicsProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Construction Project Management

Columbia University on Coursera · ~25 h

Project initiation, planning, scheduling and delivery methods for construction projects, taught by Columbia University.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalManagementLink checked 2026-08-04

Introduction to Sustainability

University of Illinois on Coursera · ~25 h

Population, ecosystems, energy and water — the science behind sustainable decisions.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

AI For Everyone

DeepLearning.AI on Coursera · ~6 h

Andrew Ng's non-technical AI course — what AI can do and how to bring it into your organization.

Direct course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraManagementTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

PMI — Project Management Training

Project Management Institute

Project management courses and the PMP pathway. Management learning generally counts toward CPD for most regulated professionals.

Course libraryPaidVaries by courseManagementProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04
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Cycle
Annual, tied to licence renewal
Hours / credits
Provincial colleges set annual continuing-education requirements — commonly around 15 CEUs per year or a documented learning portfolio — with some provinces running audit-based professional-development programs.
Ethics & professional responsibility
Jurisprudence and ethics learning is required by several colleges as part of the annual cycle.
Regulators
Provincial colleges of pharmacy (NAPRA umbrella)

Official body

Provincial colleges of pharmacy

Summary of provincial CE models — confirm with your college of pharmacy.

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