The coverage obtained in another country will likely be restricted to the work performed in that country. You will need to confirm whether your insurance coverage extends to BC.
This depends on whether the professional liability coverage you have covers activities in BC. If the professional liability insurance coverage obtained in another province covers your activities in BC, then you may use it to meet the CPBC registration requirements.
If the coverage you have obtained does not cover your activities in BC, then you will be required to purchase new or additional professional liability insurance to meet the CPBC registration requirements.
Yes, professional liability insurance is required if you wish to maintain your registration. The requirement is determined by your registration class, not by whether you are actively practising or providing pharmacy services to patients in BC.
This applies to registrants on any type of leave of absence, including parental or medical leave, who wish to maintain their registration.
Yes. Registrants must maintain at all times professional liability insurance coverage while registered as a Full Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, regardless of whether or not you are currently working in BC, as it is tied to the registration class. As indicated in renewal requirement #6 on the College website, your professional liability insurance must meet the following 3 criteria:
Professional liability insurance may be provided by an employer or purchased yourself through a private insurance broker or membership with the BC Pharmacy Association. Your insurance must meet the three criteria listed on the Professional Liability Insurance for Pharmacy Professionals section of our website.