Archive for February 2017

3 Facts About Product Monographs for Students in Regulatory Affairs Courses

Pharmaceuticals on the market have the ability to improve the lives of many Canadians. They are used to treat illness, pain, and disorders, and they help people live normal and healthier lives. But if individuals taking pharmaceuticals and the doctors who are prescribing them don’t have the proper information, issues may arise. This is why Health Canada ensures most approved drugs have a product monograph. A product monograph is a government-regulated scientific document that lists the drug, its properties, and any health claims the product makes. It includes essential information for doctors and healthcare professionals which allows them to make.. READ MORE »

Student Success Story!

Sharing these success stories makes us proud to know we have be able to help change lives. Thank you to everyone at AAPS for helping me in my postgraduate training and for helping me find suitable employment related to my Clinical, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Diploma from AAPS, as well as student services for helping with my resume and job interview skills… I am now really excited to be working at the McKesson Corporation (Fortune Top 500 Company) as a Health Services Case Manager, thank you all once again! Amjad Atrash, Graduate.

Student Success Story!

Sharing these success stories makes us proud to know we have be able to help change lives. Hi everyone, I just want to update you regarding my co-op experience here at Lear Co-packaging Ltd/EliteMed, so far it’s been great and I have even bigger news, wait for it… Our General Manager worked with me on reviewing, updating, revising and formatting all of the company SOPs, we also developed a new Quality Manual. I am also very involved in operational running’s of the business from receipt to shipping and other QA related activities. Just yesterday, she offered me a QA/QC management.. READ MORE »

Prophylactic vs. Therapeutic Vaccines Explained for Students in Pharmaceutical Courses

Vaccines are one of the most useful medical creations of all time. They involve introducing antigens—a substance that the immune system will attack, like dead or weakened viruses—into the body, typically via injection. This can allow people to develop immunities to a range of illnesses, and also to do a better job of fighting against illnesses they have. Many illnesses—like measles, mumps, polio, and more—were once incredibly deadly and affected many people. By preventing the spread of deadly diseases and helping people manage illnesses they already have, vaccines have saved millions of lives over the past centuries. Today, there are.. READ MORE »

The Truth About Snacking for Students in Nutrition and Health Training

When people hear the word “snacking,” images of chips, candy, and other indulgences will usually come to mind. However, members of the professional nutrition community have argued that snacking can be beneficial to an individual’s health. Many claim that it can improve metabolic rate, curb hunger, and help with weight loss. If you’re interested in becoming a health and nutrition professional, your future career could involve advising your clients on forming and maintaining healthy eating habits. Will snacking be a part of those habits? Read on to discover the truth behind snacking. The Benefits of Snacking Depend on the Food.. READ MORE »

3 Things Students in Food Technology Training Should Know About Drying Food

There are plenty of unique ways to process food. Irradiation, blanching, fermentation, freezing, and drying are all methods for processing food items that are currently used in today’s food industry. Each method comes with its own unique benefits—whether it may be reducing the risk of food-borne illness, increasing storage longevity, or simply making the food item taste better. Drying is one of the oldest ways of preserving food. In fact, humans have been using this method for thousands of years. But while the method might not have changed very much over the centuries, its application has been streamlined by food.. READ MORE »

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