Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation
Timeline
- Eligibility Survey – The time it takes to complete is up to you. There is no deadline.
- Completion of Online and Paper Application – The time this takes is up to you. There is no deadline.
- Initial Processing of Hard Copy Application – PEBC will process your hard copy application and any other documents received at that point, within 6 weeks of the date it is delivered to PEBC.
- Outstanding Requirements Submission – Once your hard copy application has been processed, there may still be requirements that need to be met. If this is the case, the length of time it takes is determined by how quickly you can submit the outstanding requirements and how quickly PEBC can process those requirements once they are received. As a result, this period of time is open ended.
- Application Review by PEBC – You will receive your result within 8 weeks of PEBC’s receipt of all correctly submitted International Evaluation requirements.
- International Evaluation Submission Expiry – Your application and fee will expire 2 years after you pay the application fee if PEBC has not received all required documents. Your fee will not be refunded after that time.
- International Evaluation Expiry – Your International Evaluation will expire 5 years after the original date of your results letter if you have not successfully completed the Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ). You will be able to complete a re-evaluation at that time if you have any of your 4 exam attempts available.
Application Process
Eligibility Survey
Complete the eligibility survey to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
Applying for the Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation
If the survey determines you are eligible, please take the following steps:
- Review the application instructions.
- Complete the online application, which includes payment of the application fee.
- Prepare the hard copy application as the application instructions require.
- Prepare to have your identification, education, and licensing documents submitted as the application instructions require.
- Download and complete the Education Evaluation document.
- Download and complete the Declaration of Professional Integrity document.
After the paper application and all other documents have been received, PEBC will conduct a review to confirm the authenticity of the documents you submitted and the legitimacy of the educational program that has been completed.
International Evaluation Requirements
| Requirement | Delivery Method Required |
| The online application | Completed online |
| The printed application | Mailed/couriered by you |
| Identification documents | Mailed/couriered by you |
| Program/degree certificate (if required) | Mailed/couriered by you |
| Transcript | Emailed or mailed/couriered directly from your college or university |
| Licensing statements | Emailed or mailed/couriered directly from your licensing authority |
| Statutory declaration regarding your licensing (if necessary) | Mailed/couriered by you |
| Syllabus | Emailed or mailed/couriered by you |
| Education Evaluation document | Emailed by you |
| Declaration of Professional Integrity | Emailed by you |
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Eligibility Survey
Complete the eligibility survey to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
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Applying for the Pharmacy Technician International Evaluation
If the survey determines you are eligible, please take the following steps:
- Review the application instructions.
- Complete the online application, which includes payment of the application fee.
- Prepare the hard copy application as the application instructions require.
- Prepare to have your identification, education, and licensing documents submitted as the application instructions require.
- Download and complete the Education Evaluation document.
- Download and complete the Declaration of Professional Integrity document.
After the paper application and all other documents have been received, PEBC will conduct a review to confirm the authenticity of the documents you submitted and the legitimacy of the educational program that has been completed.
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International Evaluation Requirements
Requirement Delivery Method Required The online application Completed online The printed application Mailed/couriered by you Identification documents Mailed/couriered by you Program/degree certificate (if required) Mailed/couriered by you Transcript Emailed or mailed/couriered directly from your college or university Licensing statements Emailed or mailed/couriered directly from your licensing authority Statutory declaration regarding your licensing (if necessary) Mailed/couriered by you Syllabus Emailed or mailed/couriered by you Education Evaluation document Emailed by you Declaration of Professional Integrity Emailed by you
Evaluation Results
- Successful candidates will be permitted to continue through the PEBC Certification Process for Pharmacy Technicians and apply for the Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination
- Unsuccessful candidates will not be eligible to complete PEBC’s Certification Process for Pharmacy Technicians unless they complete a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician program
Learning Resources
To support you in this process, you are strongly advised to familiarize yourself with the following references and resources:
- NAPRA’s Professional Competencies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice in Canada
- NAPRA’s Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada
- NAPRA’s ” Principles of Professionalism for the Profession of Pharmacy (2022)
- The PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination Blueprint
- Pharmacy Technician Practice Experience and Practice Scenarios Self-Assessment
For a comprehensive listing of references and resources see:
- Pharmacy Technician References and Learning Resources
- Code of Ethics and jurisprudence requirements of the local provincial regulatory authority you plan to by licensed by.