Course Dates and Deadlines

CPS II
Summer 2010
July 26 - Sept 17, 2010
Final exams: September 20 – 27, 2010

CPS I
Fall 2010
October 25 to December 17, 2010
Final exams: January 4 to 10, 2011

Application Deadline: August 23, 2010
Fee Deadline: September 27, 2010

CPS II
Winter 2011
January 31-March 25, 2011
Final exams: March 28 - Apr 1, 2011

CPS I
Spring 2011
April 25 - June 17, 2011
Final exams: June 20 - June 24, 2011
Application Deadline: Feb 21, 2011
Fee Deadline: March 25, 2011

CPS II
Summer 2011
July 25 - September 16, 2011
Final exams: September 19 - September 23, 2011

CPS I
Fall 2011
October 24 - Dec 16, 2011
Final exams: January 3 - January 9, 2012
Application Deadline: August 22, 2011
Fee Deadline: September 26, 2011

Successful completion of CPS I is required for promotion to the
next level, CPS II.

What does the CPS program provide?

The Canadian Pharmacy Skills (CPS) Academic Modules for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto are a series of 10 distinct courses in two 8-week sessions. Course outlines are provided during orientation and a class schedule will be provided prior to the beginning of classes.

Drawing upon material from a series of courses offered in the undergraduate program, the content of the modules is designed to meet the needs of IPGs by providing enculturation to Canadian pharmacy practice and training for entry-level competence.

Content areas include:

• therapeutics
• patient counselling skills
• law
• drug distribution
• practice management
• pharmaceutical care
• communication skills
• drug information
• and the Canadian health care system.

The academic modules are very intensive and consist of a combination of didactic, problem-based, practical and simulated course work. All 4 courses in Canadian Pharmacy Skills I (CPS I) must be successfully completed and a minimum average of 60% in Therapeutics must be achieved prior to beginning the CPS II module. This promotion policy comes into effect Fall 2007. If you have any questions regarding the promotion policy please contact our office.

An examination period follows each module. Results are made available to participants following review and approval by the IPG Examinations Committee.

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