Ontario Minor Ailments Prescribing Package
CCCEP-Accredited
CEUs: 23
100% Online
Self-Paced Learning
This package supports Ontario pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to prescribe all 28 minor ailments in the scope of practice of Ontario pharmacists in 2026 + 5 bonus minor ailments (2027 preview) + Point-of-Care Testing for Minor Ailments Course (3 CEUs).
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.
IMPORTANT: As of July 2026, there are 28 minor ailments within the scope of prescribing for Ontario pharmacists. Five additional minor ailments are expected to be added in early 2027 and may be subject to conditions or restrictions set by the Ontario College of Pharmacists or the Ministry of Health. This package is regularly updated during the subscription period to align with the latest information and guidelines
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
CEUs: 23
Next Update Due: February 10, 2027
Course Outline
eLearning presentations on the following minor ailments
- Acute Insomnia (Minor Sleep Disorders)
- Acute Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
- Calluses and Corns
- Fungal Skin Infection: Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)
- Fungal Skin Infection: Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch)
- Headache (Mild)
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Nasal Congestion (Viral Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis)
- Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infections)
- Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
- Pediculosis (Head Lice)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff
- 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. 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.
