Standards of Professional Practice Behaviour for August 22, 1996 To request an official copy of this policy, contact: The Office of the Governing Council Phone: 416-978-6576 Contents Standards Which Require Assessment in Pharmacy Academic Programs Review of Behavioural and Ethical Performance
Standards Which Require Assessment in Pharmacy Academic Programs This document articulates the standards of behaviour in a pharmacy practice setting that are expected of pharmacy students, exclusive of any standards already set in any existing University of Toronto or Faculty of Pharmacy code of behaviour. Within the Faculty of Pharmacy, the academic programs include education in ethics and fieldwork practice under supervision. As well, students may be involved in extracurricular activities that bring them into contact with the public, other health care providers, members of the profession, peers, and faculty. It is expected that students will, at all times, adhere to the standards of ethical behaviour for the profession of pharmacy and that his/her professional activities will be characterized by honesty, integrity, conscientiousness and reliability. In particular, students will recognize that their involvement in the health care system may put them in positions of power with patients/clients. Students must not take advantage of this position to advocate for their personal gain, values, or beliefs. The behaviours outlined in this document do not replace behavioural standards of the profession or those of a practice setting in which a member/registrant of the Faculty finds him or herself. Indeed, it is assumed that the higher standard of behaviour will always be the reference point of acceptable practice. 1. The students are responsible for communicating and interacting appropriately with colleagues/peers, faculty/preceptor, patients/clients, families, care givers and health care personnel. Review of Behavioural and Ethical Performance The professional and ethical performance of students is a highly valued component of the Facultys educational and training programs. It will be assessed during and at the conclusion of all rotations/fieldwork placements in accordance with the Grading Practices Policy of the University of Toronto. If appropriate and necessary, opportunities for remediation will be offered. Appeals against decisions made under the above standards may be made in the usual way to the Faculty of Pharmacy and are subject to the regulations of the Faculty that cover such appeals. By virtue of publishing this document, the Faculty decrees that breaches of ethical and behavioural standards are serious and represent failure to meet academic standards. Poor performance may be grounds for the requirement of remedial work, denial of promotion, or dismissal from the program.
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