A Kaplan EduNeering course

Health Canada touches the lives of virtually every Canadian, every day. This special tour introduces participants to Health Canada's mission and organization. After the brief introduction, the tour will focus on the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) of Health Canada, which directly affects pharmaceutical manufacturers. After completing this course, you will be familiar with the major branches of Health Canada, the HPFB, and its directorates. In addition, you will be able to identify the unique roles and responsibilities of the three HPFB directorates that most directly affect the pharmaceutical industry.

Topics include:
·          Mission
·          Organizational structure
·          HPFB
·          Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD)
·          Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate (BGTD)
·          Role of the HPFB Inspectorate