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Program details
This micro-certificate program offers practicing pharmacists the opportunity to advance and refine their clinical knowledge and skills in areas that can be readily applied to diverse pharmacy practice settings. Pharmacists will be further equipped to provide the latest evidence-based care for increasingly complex patient needs.
Expected duration: up to 2 years
The Essentials in Advanced Patient Care for Pharmacists micro-certificate is designed to be accessible to working professionals. Each course is offered online, with asynchronous (work on your own) activities and synchronous evening classes (discussions with peers and instructors via video conferencing). Each week consists of two hours (minimum) asynchronous work and a one-hour synchronous session. This program instills learners with essential tools to provide pharmaceutical care to patients that is informed by evidence-based medicine, thorough patient assessment and critical thinking skills. The program has been designed to be completed in one year but provides the flexibility to finish over 2 years.
Course title and code | Class length | Start Date |
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PHMD 0100: Scientific Literature Evaluation |
3 weeks |
September 2024 |
PHMD 0110: Patience Assessment | 3 weeks | September 2024 |
PHMD 0120: Advanced Clinical Topics | 6 weeks | September 2024 |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSc Pharm) or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) and have a license to practice pharmacy. Priority will be given to pharmacists practicing in Manitoba. All applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Students for the program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
Applications for micro credentials at the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button.
The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit proof of age, proof of English Language proficiency and other documents.
Start Date | Applications open | Application deadline |
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September | Early May | July 1, 2024 |
Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.
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Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
66 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
College of Pharmacy
Apotex Centre
750 McDermot Avenue West
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 Canada
Phone: 204-474-9306
Email: PharmacyPD@umanitoba.ca