Pharmacy Technician Candidate

If you are a student enrolled in an accredited pharmacy technician program, a student enrolled in an approved pharmacy technician bridging program, a graduate from an accredited pharmacy technician program, or a pharmacy technician interested in resuming practice and would like to apply for licensure as a pharmacy technician candidate with the NSPR, please follow the steps outlined below.

Licences expire on December 31st of each year and must be renewed by November 30th for the upcoming year.

It is important to note, that individuals looking to license as a pharmacy technician must apply for licensure as a pharmacy technician candidate before any practice experience can be accumulated in the province.  

Complete each of the following and submit all items in ONE email to the NSPR Registrations & Licensing Team at registrations@nspharmacy.ca.

1
Application Form

Download and complete the Application for Pharmacy Technician Candidate – Graduate.

2
Proof of Identity

An applicant must submit a signed NSPR Identification Verification Form AND

A copy of an approved government-issued photo identification document notarized by a Notary Public in Canada OR certified by pharmacist or pharmacy technician that holds a valid license with the NSPR.

3
Statement of Disclosure

Download and submit the Statement of Disclosure Form.

4
Criminal Record Check

Complete an “Enhanced Police Information Check” (myBackCheck) by visiting https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/n/nspr/. This must be conducted within three months of the completed registration process.

5
Professional Liability Insurance

Submit your professional liability insurance certificate that meets the NSPR requirements.

6
Proof of Graduation

This is a copy of your diploma or degree, or a document issued from your College.

7
Letter of Standing (if applicable)

This is only required if you are currently registered with a pharmacy regulatory authority in another province. If so, you must contact that authority and request that they complete a letter using the Letter of Standing Template.

8
Injection Technical Permit (if applicable)

If applying for an injection technical permit, submit a completed Drug Administration by Injection Technical Permit Application, along with supporting documentation and fee. A valid NSPR injection technical permit is required to administer injections in practice.

9
Payment of Applicable Fees

Submit the required registration and licensing fees to proceed with your application.

  • View Fees: Schedule of Fees
  • How to Pay: A payment link will be emailed to you following submission of your application.   
  • Payment Methods: We accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit Mastercard.

Once your application is approved, we will issue your certificate of registration and licence. You must display this certificate in the pharmacy where you practice.

Complete each of the following and submit all items in ONE email to the NSPR Registrations & Licensing Team at registrations@nspharmacy.ca.

1
Application Form

Download and complete the Application for Pharmacy Technician Candidate – Bridging Program.

2
Proof of Identity

An applicant must submit a signed NSPR Identification Verification Form AND

A copy of an approved government-issued photo identification document notarized by a Notary Public in Canada OR certified by pharmacist or pharmacy technician that holds a valid license with the NSPR.

3
Statement of Disclosure

Download and submit the Statement of Disclosure Form.

4
Criminal Record Check

Complete an “Enhanced Police Information Check” (myBackCheck) by visiting https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/n/nspr/. This must be conducted within three months of the completed registration process.

5
Professional Liability Insurance

Submit your professional liability insurance certificate that meets the NSPR requirements.

6
Proof of Enrolment in an Approved Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program

This is a copy of your confirmation of enrolment from your student account for the current term.

7
Letter of Standing (if applicable)

This is only required if you are currently registered with a pharmacy regulatory authority in another province. If so, you must contact that authority and request that they complete a letter using the Letter of Standing Template.

8
Proof of Completion of Prerequisite Work Experience

Submit Eastern College Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program Declaration of Completion of Required Hours of Work Form.

9
Injection Technical Permit (if applicable)

If applying for an injection technical permit, submit a completed Drug Administration by Injection Technical Permit Application, along with supporting documentation and fee. A valid NSPR injection technical permit is required to administer injections in practice.

10
Payment of Applicable Fees

Submit the required registration and licensing fees to proceed with your application.

  • View Fees: Schedule of Fees
  • How to Pay: A payment link will be emailed to you following submission of your application.   
  • Payment Methods: We accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit Mastercard.

Once your application is approved, we will issue your certificate of registration and licence. You must display this certificate in the pharmacy where you practice.

Complete each of the following and submit all items in ONE email to the NSPR Registrations & Licensing Team at registrations@nspharmacy.ca.

1
Application Form

Download and complete the Application for Pharmacy Technician Candidate – Accredited Program.

2
Proof of Identity

An applicant must submit a signed NSPR Identification Verification Form AND

A copy of an approved government-issued photo identification document notarized by a Notary Public in Canada OR certified by pharmacist or pharmacy technician that holds a valid license with the NSPR.

3
Statement of Disclosure

Download and submit the Statement of Disclosure Form.

4
Criminal Record Check

Complete an “Enhanced Police Information Check” (myBackCheck) by visiting  https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/n/nspr/. This must be conducted within three months of the completed registration process.

5
Professional Liability Insurance

Submit your professional liability insurance certificate that meets the NSPR requirements.

6
Proof of Enrolment in an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

This is a copy of your confirmation of enrolment in an accredited pharmacy technician candidate program for the current term.

7
Letter of Standing (if applicable)

This is only required if you are currently registered with a pharmacy regulatory authority in another province. If so, you must contact that authority and request that they complete a letter using the Letter of Standing Template.

8
Injection Technical Permit (if applicable)

If applying for an injection technical permit, submit a completed Drug Administration by Injection Technical Permit Application, along with supporting documentation and fee. A valid NSPR injection technical permit is required to administer injections in practice.

9
Payment of Applicable Fees

Submit the required registration and licensing fees to proceed with your application.

  • View Fees: Schedule of Fees
  • How to Pay: A payment link will be emailed to you following submission of your application.   
  • Payment Methods: We accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit Mastercard.

Once your application is approved, we will issue your certificate of registration and licence. You must display this certificate in the pharmacy where you practice.

Complete each of the following and submit all items in ONE email to the NSPR Registrations & Licensing Team at registrations@nspharmacy.ca.

1
Application Form

Download and complete the Application for Pharmacy Technician Candidate – International Pharmacy Graduates/Applicants.

2
English Language Proficiency

Meet English language proficiency requirements as outlined in the NSPR Policy on English Language Proficiency Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians.

The results of any English language proficiency assessment are valid for two years. The applicant must arrange for test scores to be sent directly from the testing organization to the NSPR.

See NSPR English Language Proficiency Policy.

3
Proof of Identity

An applicant must submit a signed NSPR Identification Verification Form AND

A copy of an approved government-issued photo identification document notarized by a Notary Public in Canada OR certified by pharmacist or pharmacy technician that holds a valid license with the NSPR.

4
Statement of Disclosure

Download and submit the Statement of Disclosure Form.

5
Criminal Record Check

Complete an “Enhanced Police Information Check” (myBackCheck) by visiting  https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/n/nspr/. This must be conducted within three months of the completed registration process.

6
PEBC Qualifying Exam (if completed)

Provide proof of successful completion of Part 1 (MCQ) and Part 2 (OSPE). You can have PEBC send the proof directly, or you can submit your PEBC certificate to the NSPR yourself.

7
Professional Liability Insurance

Submit your professional liability insurance certificate that meets the NSPR requirements.

8
Letter of Standing (if applicable)

This is only required if you are currently registered with a pharmacy regulatory authority in another jurisdiction. If so, you must contact that authority and request that they complete a letter using the Letter of Standing Template.

9
Jurisprudence Examination

Successfully complete the NSPR Jurisprudence Examination. For more information please visit our jurisprudence examination page here.

10
Payment of Applicable Fees

Submit the required registration and licensing fees to proceed with your application.

  • View Fees: Schedule of Fees
  • How to Pay: A payment link will be emailed to you following submission of your application.   
  • Payment Methods: We accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit Mastercard.

Once your application is approved, we will issue your certificate of registration and licence. You must display this certificate in the pharmacy where you practice.

Complete each of the following and submit all items in ONE email to the NSPR Registrations & Licensing Team at registrations@nspharmacy.ca.

1
Application Form

Download and complete the Application for Pharmacy Technician Candidate – Resumption of Practice.

2
Statement of Disclosure

Download and submit the Statement of Disclosure Form.

3
Criminal Record Check

Complete an “Enhanced Police Information Check” (myBackCheck) by visiting https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/n/nspr/. This must be conducted within three months of the completed registration process.

4
Professional Liability Insurance

Submit your professional liability insurance certificate that meets the NSPR requirements.

5
Letter of Standing (if applicable)

This is only required if you are currently registered with a pharmacy regulatory authority in another province. If so, you must contact that authority and request that they complete a letter using the Letter of Standing Template.

6
Injection Technical Permit (if applicable)

If applying for an injection technical permit, submit a completed Drug Administration by Injection Technical Permit Application, along with supporting documentation and fee. A valid NSPR injection technical permit is required to administer injections in practice.

7
Payment of Applicable Fees

Submit the required registration and licensing fees to proceed with your application.

  • View Fees: Schedule of Fees
  • How to Pay: A payment link will be emailed to you following submission of your application.   
  • Payment Methods: We accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, and Debit Mastercard.

Once your application is approved, we will issue your certificate of registration and licence. You must display this certificate in the pharmacy where you practice.

Licensure to practice pharmacy as a pharmacy technician candidate automatically expires on December 31 and must be renewed each year.

The requirements to renew licensure include maintaining appropriate professional liability insurance, signed declarations, and the submission of the annual renewal form and fees by the renewal deadline of November 30 of each year. Renewing after November 30 incurs a late fee.

If your licensure expires, you must also apply to resume practice and pay additional fees.  

Licensure renewals can be completed through the NSPR Registrant Portal.