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fairness commissioner Focus on Registration College’s annual report to the Fairness Commissioner highlights accessible information and consultation for registrants. In accordance with the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act and the Regulated Health Professions Act, Ontario’s Office of the Fairness Commissioner exists to require certain professions to review registration practices, submit reports about them and undergo compliance audits to ensure that registration is fair for all applicants. In accordance with the College’s annual requirement to do so, OCP recently submitted the 2009 Fair Registration Practices Report. Highlights of the 2009 Report: In general, OCP’s Registration information is accessible and nimble: • The Registration Program staff are responsible for updating the licensing portion of the website and ensuring it is current, accurate and presented in a user friendly manner. Changes to the information are made if a requirement changes or when improvements are identified based on questions and feedback received by the College from applicants, members or other stakeholders. • OCP has a robust series of information sessions for international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) who are just beginning the registration process or considering registration in Ontario. The College reported on the two live presentations that were held in 2009 in conjunction with staff from Health Force Ontario(HFO), the International <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Graduate (IPG) Program and the <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Examining Board of Canada. At the session, attendees receive handouts that are updated from feedback from previous participants. Questions and answers in both a group and individual setting are also provided. • The College’s Client Services department is able to answer phone calls and e-mails during business hours. Each day, a Client Services staff member available to meet with individuals for walk-in or scheduled appointments at the College office. These staff members are trained to address questions about the registration requirements and process or to process applications. • Registration fees for international graduates are the same as domestic graduates. • The average time to complete registration does not differ greatly from domestic graduates, but timings of the required examinations play a part in the timing of the process. • The top five countries from which International <strong>Pharmacy</strong> graduates originate are Egypt, India, Philippines, Pakistan and the U.K. The full report to the Fairness Commissioner is available on OCP’s website at www.ocpinfo.com and search “reports and statistics” 22 pharmacyconnection • May/June 2010
OCP Registration – some highlights • Over the past five years, there has been a 12 per cent increase in the number of pharmacists licensed in Ontario • In 2009, consistent with past years, 30 per cent of licensed pharmacists were internationally-trained • Over the past five years, OCP has seen a 40 per cent increase in the total amount of registered students and interns • Of this number, there has been a 55 per cent increase in Canadian registered students and interns primarily due to increased enrolment at the University of Toronto and the opening of a new program at the University of Waterloo International <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Graduate Program – a great resource for international graduates Over the past ten years, more than 525 international pharmacists and students have taken advantage of the International <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Graduate Program (IPG) at the University of Toronto. A unique “best practices” bridging program, the IPG program is designed to assist pharmacists trained in countries outside Canada and international graduates to meet Canadian entry-topractice standards. The university-based curriculum means graduates have access to practical courses delivered by an experienced faculty. The IPG Program is comprised of two modules: Canadian <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Skills (CPS) I and II. Drawing upon material from courses offered in the undergraduate program, the content provides enculturation to Canadian pharmacy practice and training for entry-level competence. Therapeutics, law, practice management, pharmaceutical care, drug information and the Canadian health care system are just a few of the content areas covered. Students also gain critical language, workplace, and practice skills necessary for licensure in Canada. The IPG program boats a 92% success rate in licensing examinations. Various links to the IPG Program website are available from the College’s website. pharmacyconnection • May/June 2010 23
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