PEBC RESOURCES

A lot of students forget to read the PEBC resources.  There is an examination blueprint which outlines the nine NAPRA comptencies.  These are almost like learning objectives which are expected of entry-to-practice pharmacists.  It tells you exactly what you should be able to do and how you should study to meet these competencies.  If you want to read more about the NAPRA competencies, you can access this file.

Don't forget to look at these resources and how to use them (it will save you time during the exam because you are not spending time figuring it out):

• Formula Sheet

• Calculator

• Computerized Testing Tutorial

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Finally, if you haven't done so already, there is a sample exam posted by PEBC here, or you can try our sample exam here.

STUDY RESOURCES

A major portion (42%) of the PEBC exam is based on the Patient Care competency, so students should focus on clinical therapeutics, especially with the following resources:

• Compendium of Therapeutics Choices and Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments

• RxFiles

• Additional resources suggested by PEBC

IMPORTANT AND RELEVANT GUIDELINES

Although the Compendium of Therapeutic Choices is a good starting point, some topics require more in-depth reading with guidelines.

Canadian Healthcare Network is a website which contains all the relevant guidelines; registration is free.  However this list is very long and comprehensive.  The following is a list of common topics which are most important for PEBC:

• Diabetes by Diabetes Canada

• Hypertension by Hypertension Canada

• Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Dyslipidemia, Heart Failure by Canadian Cardiovascular Society