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 (CPNL). CPNL 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 CPNL. Other registration requirements may be required depending on the specific registration pathway chosen.
Education
Be attending or have completed an approved Canadian pharmacist or pharmacy technician educational program or an approved international program.
Certificate of Conduct
Provide a current certificate of conduct per CPNL’s Certificate of Conduct Requirements.
Applicants who have resided in Canada for at least ten years may request their check through either CPNL’s Sterling BackCheck Portal or CSI Background Screening.
Applicants who have not resided in Canada for at least ten years must request their check through CSI Background Screening. This screening must include all countries (including each province/region/state) in which the applicant has lived in the last ten years OR for more than three months since turning 19 years old, whichever is shorter.
English Language Proficiency
Must have a working knowledge of the English language sufficient to enable a person to practice pharmacy in the province per CPNL’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for Registration.
Letter of Standing
Request a Letter of Standing be sent directly to CPNL from any pharmacy regulatory body in Canada or another jurisdiction with which the applicant is currently, or was previously, registered per the Letters of Standing Interpretation Guide.
Applicants should note that registration applications cannot be processed until the applicable Letters are received and reviewed by CPNL.
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 Photo Identification Requirements for Registration.