Pharmacy Technician Student

Pharmacy Technician Student Registration

Any individual who wishes to practice as a pharmacy technician student in Newfoundland and Labrador must register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL). Registration as a pharmacy technician student allows the student to perform tasks within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician but only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in an accredited Canadian pharmacy technician program or approved bridging education program.

Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program

On September 27, 2024, the Registration Policy – Recognition of Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Programs was approved. Programs approved as acceptable under this policy are listed below.

Approved Bridging Education Programs
Eastern College (NS) Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

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

Photo identification
Certificate of conduct
Proof of professional liability insurance

Application

If you have determined you are eligible to register as a pharmacy technician student 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 Student/Intern Applications category
Click Select this Application button under the Pharmacy Technician Student 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 pharmacy technician student will be added to the Public Register and registration will be effective for one year.

Additional Resources

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Student Interpretation Guide
Registration Policy – Recognition of Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Programs

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