Pharmacy Technician Intern

Pharmacy technician intern registration

Any individual who wishes to practice as a pharmacy technician intern or complete the practical training program for pharmacy technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador must register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL). Registration as a pharmacy technician intern allows the intern to perform tasks within the scope of practice of a pharmacy technician but only under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. Once registered with CPNL, a pharmacy technician intern is eligible to apply to begin practical training.

Eligibility

Must be either:

A new graduate of an accredited Canadian pharmacy technician program or approved bridging education program seeking to complete practical training as part of their registration as a pharmacy technician in NL;
An internationally educated pharmacy technician seeking to complete practical training as part of their registration as a pharmacy technician in NL;
A person who was previously registered as a pharmacy technician in NL who must complete practical training as part of their registration reinstatement as a pharmacy technician in NL.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

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

New Graduate of Accredited Canadian Pharmacy ProgramGraduate of an International Pharmacy Technician ProgramRegistration Reinstatement
Photo identificationPhoto identificationPhoto identification
Certificate of ConductCertificate of ConductCertificate of Conduct
Proof of professional liability insuranceProof of professional liability insuranceProof of professional liability insurance
Formal documentation from educational institution stating applicant has completed all the requirements of their program and graduation is pending sent directly to CPNL;
OR
An official transcript indicating graduation sent from the institution where the pharmacy technician program was completed directly to CPNL;
OR
A notarized copy of the graduation diploma that is mailed or hand-delivered to the CPNL office.
Proof of successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation.
Proof of successful completion of English language proficiency testing.

Application

If you have determined you are eligible to register as a pharmacy technician intern 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.
Log into or 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 appropriate Pharmacy Technician Intern 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 intern will be added to the Public Register and registration will be effective for one year.

practical training

Eligibility

Must be registered with CPNL as a Pharmacy Technician Intern.

Pharmacy Technician Interns who obtained their pharmacy technician education outside of Canada must complete the NAPRA Diagnostic Tool and Learning Modules (DTLM).

Practical Training Requirements

Graduates of accredited Canadian pharmacy technician programs or approved bridging education programs are required to complete a minimum of 280 hours of practical training.

Graduate of accredited Canadian
Pharmacy Technician Program		Internationally Educated Pharmacy TechnicianRegistration Reinstatement
Minimum Required Practical Training Hours280 hours560 hours140 hours for every year or
part year out of practice to a
maximum of 1120 hours.
Number of Practical Training Blocks Required12 (280 hours each)as determined by CPNL
Number of Different Preceptors Required12 (1 per each block)as determined by CPNL
Practical Training Location Requirements12 (at least 1 block in a community pharmacy)as determined by CPNL
Hours should be completed in a normal work week of not less than 20 hours and not more than 40 hours per week.
Practical training is normally served in a pharmacy with the opportunity for direct patient care and may only be served in a non-patient care setting with the prior approval of CPNL.
Applicants are responsible for finding their own sites and preceptors.
After each practical training period is completed, the applicant is responsible for ensuring all required documentation is returned to CPNL. For applicants required to complete 2 blocks of practical training, all required documentation for the first block must be received prior to approval to start the second block being granted.

If, for any reason, the applicant is unable to complete the practical training period, or if a change of preceptor is required, CPNL 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.

Preceptor Acceptance Form
Documentation provided by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) indicating the successful completion of the NAPRA DTLM (for international pharmacy technician graduates only).

Application

Click Application Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
Log into your account.
Click the Start New Application button.
Click to expand the Pharmacy Student/Intern Applications category.
Click Select this Application button under the Application for Practical Training – Pharmacy Intern.
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 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.

A new application must be submitted for each practical training block.

Proof of Completion

Upon completing a practical training block, the pharmacy technician intern must submit a Completion Report that includes the actual start date, end date, total hours, and any additional comments or feedback regarding the practical training experience.

Click Registrant Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
Log into your account. Note: Login credentials for the Registrant Portal are the same as the Application Portal.
Click the Practical Training link on the side menu.
Click the View button next to the appropriate pharmacy technician intern registration.
Click the View button next to the appropriate practical training block.
Click the +Add New Report link under the Record of Completion Reports table.
Complete the form and click the Submit button.
Click the Submit for Approval button.

Preceptors must upload a completed Final Evaluation of the Pharmacy Technician Intern when approving the Completion Report. Pharmacy Technician Interns will be notified by email when the Preceptor approves the report and when CPNL approves the completion of the practical training block.

Completion of the practical training program shall be considered valid for a period of two years from the date it is completed. If an applicant has not completed all registration requirements during this time, they must successfully re-complete practical training prior to being registered.

Additional Resources

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Intern Interpretation Guide
Practical Training Requirements for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
Graduates of Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Technician Programs or Approved Bridging Programs
Internationally Educated Pharmacy Technician Applicants
Registrant Portal User Guide – Recording Completed Practical Training for Interns

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