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Graduate of Accredited Canadian PharmacY TECHNICIAN Program or Approved Bridging Education Program Registration

Any individual who wishes to practice as a pharmacy technician in Newfoundland and Labrador must register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL). New graduates of an accredited Canadian pharmacy technician program or approved bridging education program must meet the requirements set out below.

Eligibility

Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician Intern and have completed the practical training requirements.
Must have successfully completed the CPNL Registration Exam.
Must have successfully completed both Parts I and II of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Examination for Pharmacy Technicians.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

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

Photo identification
Certificate of conduct
Proof of professional liability insurance
Proof of successful completion of Parts I and II of the PEBC Qualifying Examination for Pharmacists.
Proof of English language proficiency may be required depending on the province where the education was completed.

Application

If you have determined you are eligible to register as a pharmacy technician and have obtained all the required documentation, you may apply through CPNL’s online application portal by following the steps below.

Click Application Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
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 Technician Applications category
Click Select this Application button under the New Graduate of a Canadian CCAPP-Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program – Pharmacy Technician 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 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 applicant must pay the annual registration fee by logging into the Applications Portal and clicking the Pay Registration Fees button next to the appropriate application. Once the annual registration fee is paid, the pharmacy technician will be added to the Public Register and registration will be effective until December 31st of the registration year. The registration certificate can be downloaded from the Registrant Portal.

Additional Resources

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician for Graduates of Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Technician Program or Approved Bridging Education Programs Interpretation Guide

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