The Professional Development Workshop is a shared learning workshop conducted by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and the Standardized Patient Program of the University of Toronto’s Centre for Research in Education. It is intended to promote a better understanding of the learning process and skills needed to provide pharmaceutical care.

The Workshop is divided into two sessions: (1) Clinical Knowledge and (2) Communication Skills through Standardized Patient Interactions. Both sessions will include small group interaction with colleagues and facilitators to provide an opportunity to learn from peers. Candidates are strongly urged to register for the complete workshop if they are seeking to upgrade their skills in both the Clinical Knowledge and Standardized Patient Interaction components of the Quality Assurance Peer Review.

The Professional Development Workshop is generally offered twice a year at the College.