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At Mantra, we understand the reality of Quebec pharmacists. Our professional services give you access to comprehensive, practical and customized training programs. They also count towards the continuing education credits required by the Ordre des Pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ).
Clinical expertise
One Activity at a Time, act 1: Chronic Disease Management
Are you wondering where to start? Our One activity at a time program provides you with both the clinical content and key organizational elements to launch your journey. Get started with comprehensive chronic disease management for your patients.
One Activity at a Time, act 2: Modification and Substitution
Wondering when to modify or substitute a medication therapy? In the second part of our “One Act at a Time” series, we’ll help you better understand the clinical activities related to modifying and substituting medication therapies. This will enable you to seamlessly integrate these practices into your workflow, leading to improved clinical support for your patients.
One Activity at a Time, act 3: Request for Consultation
Are you wondering when and how to initiate a consultation request? We can help you maximize this new opportunity and thus promote better clinical support for your patients.
Coaching on integrating the clinical chain
How can you significantly increase your daily income? We help you assess your pharmacy’s situation and turn your goals into concrete results using proven work organization and employee involvement strategies.
Training on professional activities authorized to pharmacists
Are you looking to improve both the clinical and organizational aspects of your pharmacy? Take advantage of the clinical procedures now authorized to pharmacists, customized for your pharmacy’s unique profile.
Training on professional activities authorized to PTAs
Looking to optimize each of your team members’ role? Our instructors look into each professional activity to see how PTAs can play a key role in identifying opportunities. Leverage your staff’s contribution by giving them the proper training.
Training in drug and vaccine administration techniques for pharmacists
Are you ready for vaccination season? Our two-day training program is offered to qualified PTAs and pharmacists (14 UFC credits). Participants will spend 10 hours of this comprehensive program on hands-on practice. They will be fully proficient by the end of the course!
A dozen explanatory videos are also available to help guide participants through less frequently used techniques.
Training in drug and vaccine administration techniques for technical personnel
Are you ready for vaccination season? Our two-day training program is offered to qualified PTAs and pharmacists (14 UFC credits). Participants will spend 10 hours of this comprehensive program on hands-on practice. They will be fully proficient by the end of the course!
A dozen explanatory videos are also available to help guide participants through less frequently used techniques.
Continuing medical education
Want to stay up to date on the latest bone and heart health developments? Listen to our various accredited and non-accredited webinars that cover these topics.
One Activity at a Time, act 1: Chronic Disease Management
Are you wondering where to start? Our One activity at a time program provides you with both the clinical content and key organizational elements to launch your journey. Get started with comprehensive chronic disease management for your patients.
One Activity at a Time, act 2: Modification and Substitution
Wondering when to modify or substitute a medication therapy? In the second part of our “One Act at a Time” series, we’ll help you better understand the clinical activities related to modifying and substituting medication therapies. This will enable you to seamlessly integrate these practices into your workflow, leading to improved clinical support for your patients.
One Activity at a Time, act 3: Request for Consultation
Are you wondering when and how to initiate a consultation request? We can help you maximize this new opportunity and thus promote better clinical support for your patients.
Coaching on integrating the clinical chain
How can you significantly increase your daily income? We help you assess your pharmacy’s situation and turn your goals into concrete results using proven work organization and employee involvement strategies.
Training on professional activities authorized to pharmacists
Are you looking to improve both the clinical and organizational aspects of your pharmacy? Take advantage of the clinical procedures now authorized to pharmacists, customized for your pharmacy’s unique profile.
Training on professional activities authorized to PTAs
Looking to optimize each of your team members’ role? Our instructors look into each professional activity to see how PTAs can play a key role in identifying opportunities. Leverage your staff’s contribution by giving them the proper training.
Training in drug and vaccine administration techniques for pharmacists
Are you ready for vaccination season? Our two-day training program is offered to qualified PTAs and pharmacists (14 UFC credits). Participants will spend 10 hours of this comprehensive program on hands-on practice. They will be fully proficient by the end of the course!
A dozen explanatory videos are also available to help guide participants through less frequently used techniques.
Training in drug and vaccine administration techniques for technical personnel
Are you ready for vaccination season? Our two-day training program is offered to qualified PTAs and pharmacists (14 UFC credits). Participants will spend 10 hours of this comprehensive program on hands-on practice. They will be fully proficient by the end of the course!
A dozen explanatory videos are also available to help guide participants through less frequently used techniques.
Continuing medical education
Want to stay up to date on the latest bone and heart health developments? Listen to our various accredited and non-accredited webinars that cover these topics.
Organizational expertise
Medication circuit integration
Is your medication circuit up to date? Standardizing every step of your medication circuit will not only protect your patients, it will also help you operate with a high level of quality and consistency. Our turnkey procedures, customized to suit your pharmacy’s specific needs, are overseen by a team of multidisciplinary professionals.
Managing privacy
Did you know that many of Law 25’s new requirements are already in force? Did you also know that compliance extends past your Code of Ethics? Rely on our complete and simplified procedure and toolbox to help you navigate this new regulatory adventure with ease.
CCVD: Container-content verification delegation
Do you want to free yourself from distribution chain constraints? Trust our CCVD service to save you precious time so you can concentrate on the clinical chain and capitalize on your PTAs’ skills. Our program offers a comprehensive and effective framework that combines theoretical and practical learning to expand PTA responsibilities and increase their motivation.
Modular training for PTAs
Committed to developing your PTAs? Invest in their training! We know that training (especially during a labour shortage) requires time and resources. Our modular training program for PTAs covers all laboratory tasks and includes theory, practical coaching, tools and an assessment.
Coaching on integrating nursing services in pharmacies
Are you aware of the profitable activities a nurse can perform in your pharmacy? Sophie Martel, Clinical Nurse Specialist, will guide through the benefits and tools at your disposal during a coaching session tailored to your pharmacy’s needs.
Medication circuit integration
Is your medication circuit up to date? Standardizing every step of your medication circuit will not only protect your patients, it will also help you operate with a high level of quality and consistency. Our turnkey procedures, customized to suit your pharmacy’s specific needs, are overseen by a team of multidisciplinary professionals.
Managing privacy
Did you know that many of Law 25’s new requirements are already in force? Did you also know that compliance extends past your Code of Ethics? Rely on our complete and simplified procedure and toolbox to help you navigate this new regulatory adventure with ease.
CCVD: Container-content verification delegation
Do you want to free yourself from distribution chain constraints? Trust our CCVD service to save you precious time so you can concentrate on the clinical chain and capitalize on your PTAs’ skills. Our program offers a comprehensive and effective framework that combines theoretical and practical learning to expand PTA responsibilities and increase their motivation.
Modular training for PTAs
Committed to developing your PTAs? Invest in their training! We know that training (especially during a labour shortage) requires time and resources. Our modular training program for PTAs covers all laboratory tasks and includes theory, practical coaching, tools and an assessment.
Coaching on integrating nursing services in pharmacies
Are you aware of the profitable activities a nurse can perform in your pharmacy? Sophie Martel, Clinical Nurse Specialist, will guide through the benefits and tools at your disposal during a coaching session tailored to your pharmacy’s needs.
Our instructors
Meet some of the 15 Mantra experts dedicated to improving pharmacy practices across Quebec through in-person, virtual and hybrid services.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Ariane G.-Archambault
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Cindy Masson
Certified consultant and trainer
Sylvie-Anne Trout
Clinical Nurse Specialist, M. Sc. inf.
Sophie Martel
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Laurence Dubé
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Kim Desjardins
ATP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAINER
Annick Gagnon
Professional Services Pharmacist
Joanie Fontaine
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Ezzio Michell Flores Orellana
Podcasts and webinars
Continuing medical education for healthcare professionals
Mantra Pharma offers online training in the form of webinars on topics such as osteoporosis prevention and dyslipidemia. We also offer podcasts on fundamental concepts for optimal health, such as the role of calcium, vitamin D, statins, phytosterols and other substances.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Ariane G.-Archambault
A certified PTA since 2014, Ariane has worked with all kinds of pharmaceutical software as well as in hospital settings. She has carried out several optimization projects in the pharmacies where she worked and was also involved in a major implementation project for the Métro group.
She has since developed a real passion for the pharmaceutical industry as well as for optimization and training. We welcomed her into Mantra’s extended family in January 2022.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Cindy Masson
Cindy began her career as a pharmacy technician assistant, but quickly realized that she could use her psychology training to help patients.
In September 2022, she joined Mantra’s professional services team as a project manager and trainer.
Certified consultant and trainer
Sylvie-Anne Trout
Sylvie-Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and is a pioneer in professional services development in Quebec. A highly perceptive expert, she foresaw certain legislative changes which, among other things, have made pharmacies’ clinical activities more profitable.
Today, Sylvie-Anne is a licensed trainer and guest lecturer, and she devotes most of her time to consulting and providing personalized coaching that helps pharmacists to take full advantage of the opportunities brought forth by industry changes. With Joanie specializing in the clinical aspects of the practice, Sylvie-Anne focuses on a pharmacy’s organization and profitability.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, M. Sc. inf.
Sophie Martel
Sophie is a bold, committed and energetic woman. Bolstered by her visionary approach to change, she is always on the lookout for innovative ideas that she can transform into actionable goals.
After being involved in public health for several years, Sophie made the leap to the private sector where she has hosted numerous conferences and training programs on various health topics. She is able to easily transmit information and bring it to life so her audience truly understands the topic at hand.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Laurence Dubé
Laurence is a licensed professional pharmacy services trainer. She trains pharmacy teams across Quebec on various topics including the medication circuit and CCVD. She is Mantra’s specialist for all things related to professional activities.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Kim Desjardins
Kim was a PTA for several years, for various banners. She then worked in pharmacovigilance for a few years before returning to her first love in the role of lead PTA.
In December 2020, at the height of the pandemic, she joined Mantra’s team as a licensed trainer and project manager. She is Mantra’s specialist for all things related to container-content verification delegation.
ATP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAINER
Annick Gagnon
During her 24 years’ experience in community pharmacy, including 15 years as head pharmacy assistant, Annick has led a variety of projects, namely the introduction of sustainable pharmacy practices, staff training, event coordination, new pharmacy IT system implementation, and more.
Annick is truly committed to making a positive contribution, whether individually or socially. Her dedication to others’ well-being, unmatched patience, and passion for procedures make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Professional Services Pharmacist
Joanie Fontaine
Joanie is the pharmacist specializing in professional services at Mantra. She is also the person featured in most of our videos.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Joanie has become an expert at interpreting pharmacy-related laws and regulations. She holds a teaching diploma and is always keen to innovate and push the boundaries to better share her knowledge. Through her network, Joanie has access to the best specialists and lecturers to build and review Mantra’s various services.
ATP Professional Services Trainer
Ezzio Michell Flores Orellana
Ezzio has worked as a PTA in both community and hospital pharmacies. He tried his hand at everything before deciding to specialize in sterile preparations. He also taught in the DVS-level pharmacy technical assistance program for several years.
In October 2022, Ezzio joined Mantra’s pharma Professional Services team as a PTA trainer and lecturer.