Prior Learning Assessment and Review (PLAR)
The PLAR process is designed for individuals who have acquired significant knowledge and skills outside formal college classrooms. PLAR is available for three of the bridging courses; Product Preparation, Pharmacology and Management of Drug Distribution as a challenge exam (a portfolio is not required).
PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) is a "process of identifying, assessing and recognizing what a person knows and can do for the purpose of awarding academic credit". (Canadian Labour Force Development Board, 1999).
You are asked to review the course outline and associated learning outcomes to assess your knowledge in the course that you would like to PLAR. Course outlines are available on the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Course Overview page. There is no PLAR for PHAR 310.
Note: There are no review courses to prepare you for the PLAR exams as they test knowledge that you have gained through experience and continuing education.
If you feel that you have sufficient knowledge/practice in these subject areas then you may apply for PLAR. http://plar.humber.ca/
| NOTICE - Scheduled PLAR testing dates |
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- Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Room B202, 5pm - 8pm. (this session is now FULL. Please watch for upcoming dates)
Candidates may choose 1 of the 3 available PLAR exams to write on either date.
Please be sure to include the course code that you wish to write on your PLAR application.
PHAR312 - Pharmacology
PHAR313 - Management of Drug Distribution
PHAR311 - Product Preparation
Important Note for Product Preparation PLAR - Visit the OCP website at
http://www.ocpinfo.com/Client/ocp/OCPHome.nsf/web/Product+Preparation+Prior+Learning+Assessment
to complete the Sterile Preparation Checklist and Extemporaneous Compounding Checklist.
Both checklists MUST be submitted along with the PLAR application form. Students will not be granted access to the PLAR exam if checklists are missing or incomplete.
For a PLAR application form, visit the section titled PLAR Process within this link.
PLAR Applications may be faxed to Rhonda Harrison at 416-675-2427.
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The PLAR exam will be scheduled to be written at Humber’s north campus.
You will be given only one opportunity to write the PLAR exam. If you are not successful, then you will be required to register for and complete the associated Bridging course. All results from PLAR exams (both successful and unsuccessful) will be sent to the Ontario College of Pharmacist for documentation on your file.
For PLAR questions please contact:
plar@humber.ca |
