LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba

Licensing Process in Manitoba

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

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 Manitoba 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 PEBC with your application for document evaluation

Two recent (i.e., less than twelve months old) signed 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)

Apply to the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba including the following:

Registration fee ($600.00) + GST

5. Structured Practical Training

Successfully complete structured practical training: 600 hours of internship.

6. Jurisprudence Examination

Successfully complete the jurisprudence examination. ($169.95) You may attempt the jurisprudence examination after 200 hours of internship.

7. Licensure / Registration

Complete remaining sections of information required for practising registration by:

Submitting the practising licensing application

Submitting annual registration fee ($792.76/yr)

After successful completion of all of these requirements, your documents will be reviewed for approval to obtain a licence to practise pharmacy in the province of Manitoba.

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 (PEBC) website to learn more about their process and requirements.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Ontario College of Pharmacists

Licensing Process in Ontario

These are the detailed requirements for International Pharmacy Graduates who wish to obtain a Licence to practise in the Province of Ontario:

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/registration process. (An enrolment fee of $325 will apply)

Select Ontario as your province of choice

2. Language Proficiency

Have original documents sent to NAPRA, Suite 750, 220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Z9 - Attention: Gateway Operations, from an approved language-testing agency to demonstrate that you meet the English language proficiency requirement. Candidates may apply to a review panel for further consideration. Details available on the Ontario College of Pharmacists website. Learn more about Language Proficiency.

Not required for U.S. Graduates

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 PEBC with your application for document evaluation

Two recent (i.e., less than one year 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) This must be completed prior to making an application to the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination, Parts I and II. ($1,920) This may be completed at any time prior to making an application as a pharmacist. It is recommended that you complete the Bridging Program - International Pharmacy Graduate Program offered by the University of Toronto before attempting this exam.

4. Application to Pharmacy Regulatory Authority (PRA) - Student

Complete application for registration as a Student with the Ontario College of Pharmacists including the following:

Application fee ($205)

Signed declaration of good character

Must maintain professional liability insurance

Your registration as a student is valid for two years from the time of initial registration as a student.

U.S. graduates should complete an application for registration as an intern.

5. Bridging Program

International Pharmacy Graduates must successfully complete the Pharmacy Bridging Program, which is the International Pharmacy Graduate Program offered by the University of Toronto consisting of two courses before applying to register as an intern:

Pharmacy Skills I ($6,750)

Pharmacy Skills II ($6,750)

Not required for U.S. Graduates

Not required for U.S. Graduates

NOTE: If you pass the PEBC Qualifying Examination (Parts I and II) on your first attempt, you are not required to complete the International Pharmacy Graduates' (IPG) bridging program. However, you must make a request to a panel of the Registration Committee and they will determine whether you are required to complete additional education and/or training.

6. Structured Practical Training

This is a total minimum of 24 weeks of structured practical training including studentship and internship.

Structured practical training - studentship includes:

Studentship training fee ($410 payable at time of licensure)

Successfully completing at least 12 weeks of structured practical training while registered as a student (480 hours)

Not required for U.S. Graduates

Complete application for certificate of registration as an intern and fee ($205).

You must register as an intern within one year of completing the structured practical training (studentship) and after completing the Bridging Program (unless exempted as noted above)

Structured Practical training - internship includes:

Successfully completing at least 12 weeks of structured practical training while registered as an intern.

Internship training fee ($410 payable upon registration as a Pharmacist)

Must maintain professional liability insurance

7. Jurisprudence Examination

Successfully complete the jurisprudence examination ($200). You may complete the exam at any time prior to registering as a pharmacist; it is recommended that you do so before registering as an intern.

Exam results are valid for three years from the date of completion

8. Licensure / Registration

You must register as a pharmacist within two years of completing structured practical training (internship):

Complete application for Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist and fee ($205)

Pharmacist New Registrant annual fee ($600/yr); prorated after August 31st ($300)

Must maintain professional liability insurance.

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

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 (PEBC) website to learn more about their process and requirements.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec

Licensing Process in Québec

These are the detailed requirements for International Pharmacy Graduates who wish to obtain a licence to practise in the Province of Québec.

International Pharmacy Graduates from France wishing to practice in Québec will follow a different process. Québec and France have a mutual agreement to recognize the credentials of pharmacy graduates trained in each of those jurisdictions. For more information, see Information for Graduates from France.

1. Gateway Enrolment

You are invited to 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 Québec as your province of choice

2. Language Proficiency

To prove that you meet the standard for fluency in French, you must have:

no fewer than three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary instruction in French

successfully completed the fourth or fifth year secondary-level examinations in French as the first language, or,

a secondary school certificate in Québec, from or after the school year 1985-86, or

a certificate issued by the Office québécois de la langue française, or a certificate defined as equivalent by the Québec government.

for more information, see French Language Proficiency Requirements

3. Academic Qualifications and Knowledge Assessment

Submit the following documents to NAPRA, Suite 750, 220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Z9 Attention Gateway Operations (French translations required of all documents not originally provided in French or English):

Recent, passport-sized photo with signature on back

Identification (birth certificate or proof of citizenship)

University transcript including course descriptions and number of credits

Certified copy of pharmacy diploma

Proof of successful completion of practical training

Proof of relevant continuing education activities

Description and proof of any previous work experience

Proof of eligibility to be a pharmacist in another jurisdiction

Letter of recommendation from one’s pharmacy regulatory authority

List of pertinent publications

Application fee ($525)

The admissions committee in the province of Québec conducts a file evaluation (Comité de l’admission à la pratique—CAP).

CAP determines whether your education is equivalent, partially equivalent or not equivalent. If your education is partially equivalent, CAP will tell you about the courses and practical experience you must complete to meet OPQ’s requirements.

If you achieved partial equivalence, complete additional training at University of Montréal. You may ask for a review of the decision.

If your education is not equivalent, complete a full pharmacy program at the University of Montreal or Laval University. You may ask for a review of the decision.

CAP may also accept proof of successful completion of the PEBC Evaluating Examination ($515) and/or Qualifying Examination ($1,920) to demonstrate partial educational equivalency.

4. Structured Practical Training

After confirming educational equivalency:

Complete the required structured practical training (internship) of 600 hours or equivalent

Not required for U.S. Graduates

5. Jurisprudence

Successfully complete the jurisprudence course “Pharmacie: loietsystèmes de soins” (or a course deemed equivalent by OPQ) ($675)

6. Licensure / Registration

Submit application for initial registration ($225)

Submit annual fee for Pharmacist Licence (approx. $900/yr please consult OPQ)

Obtain the minimum liability insurance

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

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 (PEBC) website to learn more about their process and requirements.

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