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 apply 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.
Application
If you have determined you are eligible to register as a pharmacy intern and have obtained all the required documentation, you may apply through the College’s online application portal by following the steps below.
Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted and may take 5-7 business 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 Program | Graduate of an International Pharmacy Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Practical Training Hours | 140 hours | 560 hours |
| Number of Practical Training Blocks Required | 1 | 2 (280 hours each) |
| Number of Different Preceptors Required | 1 | 2 (1 per each block) |
| Practical Training Location Requirements | 1 | 2 (at least 1 block in a community pharmacy) |
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.
Application
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.
Proof of Completion
Upon completing a practical training block, the pharmacy intern must submit a Completion Report that includes the actual start date, end date, total hours, and any additional comments or feedback regarding the practical training experience.
Preceptors must upload a completed Preceptor Evaluation form when approving the Completion Report. Pharmacy Interns will be notified by email when the Preceptor approves the report and when the College approves the completion of the practical training block.