Confidently step into your expanded practice. The National Minor Ailments Prescribing Package equips you with the clinical knowledge to assess and prescribe for the complete spectrum of minor ailments across Canada.
Disclaimer: Learning requirements for minor ailments assessment and prescribing may vary by regulatory authority and workplace policy. Learners are responsible for ensuring all requirements are met before engaging in expanded scope activities.
What's Included
Course
Online eLearning presentations outlining how to assess, triage, and prescribe for the minor ailment
Algorithms
Decision support tool for assessment and treatment of the minor ailment
Forms
Patient Assessment & Prescribing Forms (fillable PDF) for documenting assessment and prescribing in everyday practice
Updates
Package contents are regularly updated to match the current guidelines
Benefits
- Discounts on pharmacy references including CPS, RxFiles, UpToDate, and UpToDate Lexidrug
Course Information
Accreditation
Accredited by the Canadian Council for Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP)
CCCEP Accreditation Number: 1453-2025-4068-I-P
Next Update Due:
February 10, 2027
Course Outline
eLearning presentations on the following minor ailments
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acute Insomnia (Minor Sleep Disorders)
- Acute Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Calluses and Corns
- Conjunctivitis
- Contraception
- Cough
- Dermatitis (Atopic/Eczema & Allergic/Irritant Contact)
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion) and GERD
- Emergency Contraception
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Fungal Skin Infection: Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
- Fungal Skin Infection: Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)
- Fungal Skin Infection: Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
- Headache (Mild)
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Impetigo
- Insect Bites and Stings with Urticaria (Hives)
- Musculoskeletal Sprains and Strains
- Nasal Congestion (Viral Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Non-infectious and Travellers' Diarrhea
- Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infections)
- Oral Aphthae/Ulcers (Canker Sores)
- Oral Fungal Infection (Thrush and Candidal Stomatitis)
- Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
- Pediculosis (Head Lice)
- Pinworms and Threadworms
- Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff
- Sinus Infection (Acute Rhinosinusitis)
- Tick Bites and Lyme Disease Prevention
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection (Cystitis)
- Vaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
- Verrucae (Vulgaris and Plantar Warts)
- Xerophthalmia (Dry Eyes)
Content included in each presentation
- Patient assessment
- Differential diagnoses
- Red flags for referral
- Assessment algorithm
- Non-pharmacological treatment
- Pharmacological treatment and alternatives
- Treatment algorithm
- Monitoring and follow-up
- Case studies
Assessment
- All assessments are completed online and consist of multiple-choice tests based on case studies for each minor ailment presentation
- A minimum grade of 70% is required to pass. 4 attempts are provided to achieve a passing grade
- Students receive their results online and can access their statement of completion only after passing
Course Contributors
Authors:
- Yuen Ping Liu, MPharm, RPh
- Dr. Mariam Ali, BHSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Kelvin Ng, PharmD, CDE
- Dr. Yuxi Ge, BHSc, PharmD, RPh
- Stefan Chua, BScPharm, RPh
- Dr. Andrew Tau, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Trisha Manucha, HBSc, PharmD
- Dr. Fatimah Zahrah Jaffer, BSc, PharmD, PGCERT, RPh
- Sherry Lamy, BSc, BScPharm, RPh
- Dr. Holly Pileggi, PharmD, ACPR, CGP, RPh
- Dr. Jasneet Dulai, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Nikta Tamashekan, PharmD, RPh
- Jenny Lin, HBSc, MSc
- Dr. Rida Bukhari, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Rui Su, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Willa Zhang, BSc, PharmD, ACPR, RPh
- Dr. Evan Casselden, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Jamie Dang, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Paula Wang, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Xuan Yao, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Asha Khoosal, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Tyson Beakhouse, BScPhm, RPh
Reviewers:
- Dr. Anhthu Hoang, PharmD, BCPS, RPh
- Dr. Amentha Pusparajah, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Darian Chan, HBSc, BPharm, MClinPharm, RPh
- Tina Lively, BScPhm, MSc, CDE, RPh
- Shaheena Fakir, PhD (c), CDE, CPGx, RPh
- Dr. Roger Tam, BScPharm, CDE, CTE, PM2, RPh
- Dr. Pooja Patel, PharmD, CDE, RPh
- Dr. Hailey Wiseman, BSc, MScMED, PharmD
- Dr. Eun Young Jeong, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Eric Kam, PharmD, RPh
- Michael Ly, BScPharm, RPh
- Dr. Tegan Odland, BSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Michelle Coelho, HBSc, PharmD, ACPR, RPh
- Dr. Amanda Moscattini, HBSc, PharmD, RPh
- Dr. Alexandra Andrei, BSc, PharmD, ACPR
- Deanna Lo, BScPharm, RPh
- Dr. Saleema Bhaidani, BSc, BScPhm, PharmD, RPh
Cancellation Policy
No refunds after the learning platform has been accessed.
