Pharmacy Technician Pre-Registration
Any individual who wishes to complete the practical training program for pharmacy technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador must pre-register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador. Once pre-registered with the College, the individual is eligible to apply to begin practical training.
Eligibility
Must have been accepted to or recently graduated from a pharmacy technician or approved bridging education program accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation is required to be submitted with the Pharmacy Technician Pre-Registration Application. Visit Registration Requirements for more information.
Application
If you have determined you are eligible to pre-register 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 is received. Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made.
Practical Training
Eligibility
Must have graduated from a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician or bridging education program and be pre-registered with the College.
Practical Training Requirements
Pharmacy technician candidates are required to complete a minimum of 280 hours of practical training with an approved preceptor, in addition to any experiential education completed as part of an accredited pharmacy technician or bridging education program.
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.
Proof of Completion
Upon completing practical training, the pharmacy technician candidate must submit a Completion Report that includes the actual start date, end date, total hours, a completed Prescription Tracking Log, 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 Technician candidates will be notified by email when the Preceptor approves the report and when the College approves the completion of the practical training block.