Transferring from another Canadian jurisdiction

The requirements for General Registration are set out in the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Regulations. A pharmacy technician registered in another Canadian jurisdiction may apply for registration in Prince Edward Island. The applicant is eligible to be registered in an equivalent category to which they are registered in another Canadian jurisdiction.

Unless otherwise specified, all documentation must be received by the PEI College of Pharmacy in its original form or as a notarized copy. Original documents may be presented to the PEI College of Pharmacy office to be copied by staff.

Application Form

Applicants currently registered in another Canadian jurisdiction must fill out the Pharmacy Technician Initial Application form.

Proof of Identity

Applicants must provide evidence of identity as part of their application for registration.  Applicants must download the Notarized ID Form and have a copy of a passport photo and supporting documents notarized by a notary public.  The Notarized Identification From along with 2 notarized copies of supporting ID must be uploaded in the applicant portal at the time the application is submitted. 

Letter of Standing

Applicants are required to submit a letter of standing from any and all regulatory bodies where they hold a registration. Please contact each regulatory body to request that the PEI College of Pharmacy Letter of Standing form be completed and forwarded directly to the PEI College of Pharmacy office.

Professional Liability Insurance

The professional liability insurance policy must be in accordance with section 40 of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Regulations.
The policy certificate may be uploaded to the applicant’s registrant profile. If the policy certificate is not immediately available, a paid receipt showing the expiry date of the policy and the policy amount is accepted in the interim.

Criminal Record Check

The PEI College of Pharmacy RP03 Criminal Record Check Policy requires that applicants submit the results of an Extended Police Information Check (EPIC) that has been completed within 3 months of application. An EPIC is valid for a period of 5 years once on file with the College providing there has not been a break in registration. At the discretion of the College, registrants may be selected to provide an additional EPIC before their expiration date.

For more information on where to obtain a criminal record check, please visit the link below.

Criminal record checks — Prince Edward Island College of Pharmacy

English Language Proficiency

Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements in accordance with the PEI College of Pharmacy on English Language Proficiency for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Canadian graduates, who have completed their program in English, will not be required to undergo further testing unless a trigger suggests that a test for language proficiency is necessary.

Fees

Applicants will access a fee invoice through the registrant profile. Applications are not considered complete until all required documentation is received and fees are paid. Fees are non-refundable.

When the application has been processed, the applicant will receive e-mail notification of registration as a general pharmacy technician.