Pharmacy Intern

Pharmacy Intern Registration

Any individual who wishes to practice as a pharmacy intern or complete the practical training program for pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador must register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador. Registration as a pharmacy intern allows the intern to perform tasks within the scope of practice of a pharmacist but only under the supervision of a pharmacist. Once registered with the College, a pharmacy intern is eligible to begin practical training.

Eligibility

Must have completed all requirements for graduation from a Faculty of Pharmacy accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), or another accreditation body approved by the College.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation is required to be submitted with the Pharmacy Intern Registration Application. Visit Registration Requirements for more information.

Photo identification
Certificate of conduct
Proof of professional liability insurance
Proof of education in the form of:
an official transcript indicating graduation sent directly to the College from the university where the pharmacy program was completed; or
a notarized copy of the diploma mailed or hand-delivered to the College office; or
formal documentation sent directly to the College from the university where the pharmacy program was completed, stating that the applicant has completed all requirements of their degree and that graduation is pending; or
documentation provided by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), indicating successful completion of the Evaluating Examination (for international pharmacy graduates only).
Proof of English language proficiency

Application

Click Application Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
Log into or create an account by clicking the “Register for an Account” link and following the instructions.
Click the Start New Application button
Click to expand the Pharmacy Student/Intern Applications category
Click Select this Application button under the appropriate Pharmacy Intern Registration Application.
Follow the instructions to submit the application and pay the application fee.

Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted and may take 5-7 days to process once all required documentation and fees are received. Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made. If approved, the pharmacy intern will be added to the Public Register and registration will be effective for one year.

Practical Training

Eligibility

Must be registered with the College as a Pharmacy Intern.

Pharmacy Interns who have not graduated from a Faculty of Pharmacy program accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) must complete the NAPRA Diagnostic Tool and Learning Modules (DTLM).

Practical Training Requirements

Graduates of Canadian Entry-to-Practice PharmD programs are required to complete a minimum of 140 hours of practical training, in addition to any experiential education completed as part of the PharmD program.

Graduate of Canadian Entry-to-Practice PharmD ProgramGraduate of an International Pharmacy Program
Minimum Required Practical Training Hours140 hours560 hours
Number of Practical Training Blocks Required12 (280 hours each)
Number of Different Preceptors Required12 (1 per each block)
Practical Training Location Requirements12 (at least 1 block in a community pharmacy)
Hours should be completed in a normal work week of not less than 20 hours and not more than 40 hours per week.
Practical training is normally served in a pharmacy with the opportunity for direct patient care and may only be served in a non-patient care setting with the prior approval of the College.
Applicants are responsible for finding their own sites and preceptors.
After each practical training period is completed, the applicant is responsible for ensuring all required documentation is returned to the College. For applicants required to complete 2 blocks of practical training, all required documentation for the first block must be received prior to approval to start the second block being granted.

If, for any reason, the applicant is unable to complete the practical training period, or if a change of preceptor is required, the College should be contacted as soon as possible to discuss options.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION for Application

The following documentation is required to be submitted with the Application for Practical Training.

Preceptor Acceptance Form
Documentation provided by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) indicating the successful completion of the NAPRA DTLM (for international pharmacy graduates only).

Application

Click Application Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
Log into account.
Click the Start New Application button.
Click to expand the Pharmacy Student/Intern Applications category.
Click Select this Application button under the Application for Practical Training – Pharmacy Intern.
Follow the instructions to submit the application and pay the application fee.

Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted and may take 5-7 days to process once all required documentation and fees are received. Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made and are not permitted to begin the practical training period until approval is received. Credit will not be given for time served before the application is approved.

A new application must be submitted for each practical training block.

Additional Resources

Registration as a Pharmacy Intern Interpretation Guide

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