Licensing Process in Alberta

These are the detailed requirements for International Pharmacy Graduates who wish to obtain a licence to practise in the province of Alberta:

1. Gateway Enrolment

Enrol in Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada. Once you have enrolled, you will receive a candidate number. This number will be used for identification and confirmation purposes throughout the licensure process. (An enrolment fee of $325 will apply)

Select Alberta as your province of choice

2. Language Proficiency

Have original documents sent to NAPRA, Suite 750, 220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9, Attention: Gateway Operations from an approved language-testing agency to demonstrate that you meet the English language proficiency requirement. Learn more about Language Proficiency.

3. Academic Qualifications and Knowledge Assessment

Submit an Application for Pharmacist Document Evaluation to the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) ($530) (Not required for U.S. Graduates. Click here for detailed requirements for U.S. Graduates.)

Submit the following items to Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada with your application for document evaluation:

Two recent (i.e., less than twelve months old) photographs with the date the pictures were taken indicated on the backs of the photos. One picture must be witnessed

A properly witnessed form of primary identification—either:

A birth certificate, or

Both sides of a Canadian citizenship card, or

A statutory declaration plus two other official supporting documents (e.g., passport)

Copy of name-change or marriage certificate (if applicable)

Witnessed copy of original-language pharmacy degree or diploma

University transcripts sent directly from the school to PEBC

Letter of standing—either:

A licensing statement sent directly from any pharmacy authority with which the applicant is currently licensed, or

A recent (i.e., less than one month old) signed, witnessed statutory declaration indicating that the applicant is not licensed anywhere in the world

Successfully complete the PEBC Evaluating Examination. ($515)

Successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination, Parts I and II. ($1,920)

4. Application to Pharmacy Regulatory Authority (PRA)

Continue application with Alberta College of Pharmacists by providing:

Statutory declaration (professional complaints/disciplinary actions and/or criminal offences) witnessed by a commissioner of oaths, notary public or lawyer

Criminal record check not more than six months old

Two letters of character reference written within the last 12 months, provided by anyone except a family member

5. Structured Practical Training

Submit registration for Structured Practical Training ($510)

Successfully complete structured practical training: 1,000 hours of internship

Not required for U.S. Graduates

6. Jurisprudence Examination

Successfully complete the jurisprudence examination ($142).

7. Licensure / Registration

Complete remaining sections of information required and submit the application for registration as a pharmacist including:

Pharmacist practice annual permit fee ($764/yr)

Evidence of minimum professional liability insurance (minimum of 2 million dollars)

After successful completion of all of these requirements, you will be granted a licence to practise pharmacy in the province of Alberta.

Notes:

• All costs are presented in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.

• The information in this table is only a summary. The official position of each Pharmacy Regulatory Authority is defined in their governing legislation.

• Consult the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada website to learn more about their process and requirements.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Licensing Process in British Columbia

These are the detailed requirements for International Pharmacy Graduates who wish to obtain a licence to practise in the Province of British Columbia:

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