US Recognition of CCAPP Accredited Programs (Resolution No. 102-3-06)

April 15, 2006 11:28 AM Topics: Resolutions

Resolution Number: 102-3-06
Title: US Recognition of CCAPP Accredited Programs
Action: Passed

Whereas, there is noted uniformity of the required competency to practice pharmacy within Canada and the United States; and

Whereas, the accreditation standards of the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) are equivalent to a certain degree; and

Whereas, the member boards of NABP have strongly encouraged CCAPP and ACPE to collaborate on the mutual recognition of pharmacy educational programs;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP escalate discussions with the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities to research the mutual recognition of graduates from CCAPP-accredited programs in Canada and graduates of ACPE- accredited programs in the US; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NABP engage the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy in the discussions and work with ACPE to consider recognition of CCAPP-accredited programs.

(Resolution passed at NABP’s 102nd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA)