There are a variety of events held throughout the year by CPPD, and community networks, including lectures, workshops and conferences.
Refund and Cancellation Policies
Payment
All fees are payable in Canadian dollars and are due at time of registration. Payment for events is made using VISA or Mastercard through the online system. Registration will be complete when we receive full fee payment. Special offers and discounts cannot be retroactively applied to completed transactions.
Refunds
If you would like to withdraw from an event, please submit written notice via email to pharmsci.cppd@ubc.ca at least 7 calendar days before the event start date. If eligible, a refund will take 5 to 7 business days to complete (less a $50 administration fee). We cannot offer refunds for requests received after the event refund period.
| Timeframe | Amount Refunded | Refund Processing Time |
| At least 7 calendar days before event start | Event fee, less $50 administration fee | 5 to 7 business days |
| 6 days before event start or later | No refund | n/a |
Cancellations
CPPD reserves the right to restrict enrollment, cancel, postpone or otherwise modify announced events due to insufficient registration or other causes beyond its control. If this happens, we will offer a full refund and send it to you automatically.
Academic and Professional Conduct
Academic Integrity
Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development is committed to academic integrity and takes academic misconduct seriously. Penalties for cheating, plagiarizing or other academic misconduct may include dismissal from the event or program with a failing grade and no refund of fees. Learn more about UBC's policy on scholarly integrity.
Appeals
Students can appeal academic progress decisions through procedures outlined by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. For more information on academic policies and appeals, please email pharmsci.cppd@ubc.ca.
Past Events
This multi-day continuing professional development program was targeted to pharmacy professionals and all healthcare providers who wish to update their knowledge and skills.
Prescribing with Confidence: An Interactive OSCE-Style MACS Workshop
This 4-hour in-person workshop was developed to provide participants with the opportunity to practice the application of the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) in the provision of Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC) services in small groups through a variety of educational stations.
This one-day virtual conference was developed to target pharmacy professionals and all healthcare providers who wish to update their knowledge and skills.