Registration Requirements

To practice as a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, pharmacy student or intern, or pharmacy technician student or intern in Newfoundland and Labrador an individual must be registered with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador. The College offers several pathways to registration, but regardless of an applicant’s pathway all applicants must meet and provide proof of the registration requirements listed below before registering with the College. Other registration requirements may be required depending on the specific registration pathway chosen.

Education

Be attending or have completed an approved CCAPP-accredited pharmacist or pharmacy technician educational program or an approved international program.

Certificate of Conduct

Provide a current certificate of conduct per the Certificate of Conduct Requirements for Registration.
Applicants residing in Canada must request their background check through CPNL’s Sterling BackCheck Portal.

English Language Proficiency

Must have a working knowledge of the English language sufficient to enable a person to practice pharmacy in the province

Language proficiency tests completed on or before August 31, 2024 will be assessed based on the tests and minimum passing scores in the English Language Proficiency Requirements for Registration (2022).
Language proficiency tests completed on or after September 1, 2024 will be assessed based on the tests and minimum passing scores in the English Language Proficiency Requirements for Registration (2024).

Professional Liability Insurance

Provide proof that professional liability insurance has been obtained per the Professional Liability Insurance Requirements for Registration.

Photo Identification

Provide photo identification issued by a federal, provincial, or territorial government, or foreign government in the case of international applicants, that is valid and current and includes a clear photo of the applicant along with their legal name and date of birth per the Professional Liability Insurance Requirements for Registration.

all applicants applying to register as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician must also meet the following requirements

Registration Exam

Successfully complete the CPNL Registration Exam.

Additional Resources

Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Registrant’s Personal Information
Scanning Guidelines and Checklist for Document Submissions

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