The following Documents are endorsed by PTSA for use by Alberta Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.

By-laws Click here

The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta has established a set of by-laws on how it shall be organized and maintained. This draft document of bylaws covers various issues such details guiding membership, meetings, fees, provincial board, elections, and much more.

Pharmacy Technician Competencies Click here

Competencies as defined by the Alberta Health Professions Act (HPA) are the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgements required for practice. As of October 2007 the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA)released the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice. This document will serve as the foundation for national educational, accreditation and examination standards for pharmacy technicians in Canada. P.T.S.A. endorses and promotes the use of the NAPRA Competencies in preparation of pharmacy technician regulation. Check out the NAPRA website for the complete document.

Blueprint for Pharmacy - The Vision for Pharmacy Click Here

The Task Force on a Blueprint for Pharmacy was established by the Canadian Pharmacists Association, in collaboration with a large number of other pharmacy organizations, in December 2006 to define a vision for pharmacy and to develop a strategic action plan for the future of the profession. This Blueprint Vision document reviews medication use challenges and the current and future role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the health care system. It also outlines the key elements and proposed strategic actions in five key areas required to achieve the Vision and meet the future health care needs of Canadians.

The engagement of individual pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is critical to the success of the Blueprint. Take part in designing the future of your profession by reading the Vision for Pharmacy and signing the Personal Commitment to Act. Success begins with you!