Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacist)

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Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacist)

If you are a former or non-practising pharmacist in BC and would like to reinstate into the Full Pharmacist register, find the option which best describes your current status and follow the steps below.
 
Note that your reinstatement requirements are determined by the time period that has lapsed from the date you were last registered as a “Full” registrant (and not any other classes such as “Non-Practising” or “Temporary”) to the date your reinstatement application is received.
 
However, if you are currently registered as an active, practicing pharmacist in another Canadian province/territory, you are eligible to reinstate through the "Pharmacist from Canada (CFTA)" pre-registration category instead of completing the steps.
 

Please be advised that you must not provide pharmacy services until your registration has been reinstated by the College.

Reinstatement following Late Registration Renewal (within the first 90 days after registration expired) 

The reinstatement process will be similar to the process for renewing your registration and with an additional late registration fee of $130.00 plus applicable taxes. If your Criminal Record Check (CRC) is expiring soon, a CRC fee will be added to your total registration fee. Visit the Registrant Renewal page for the steps to complete your reinstatement online.

All PDAP requirements must be met prior to being reinstated. See Programs for more information.

Confirm any outstanding PDAP requirements with the College at ProDev@bcpharmacists.org.

More than 90 days but less than 6 years from registration expiry date and/or becoming a non-practising registrant
  1. Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the College

    Please allow at least 45 days to complete the  processing of your reinstatement application

    If you had previously downloaded the reinstatement application form (footer noted 2020-11-20), the College will accept only the Notarized Identification form from this version until December 31, 2021. You must complete the rest of the application form using the new version (footer noted 2021-11-01).

    Complete the application form and submit it along with the required documents by referring to the application checklist:

    Do not use the “Online Pre-Registration Module”, as it is not designed for reinstatement and could lead to technical issues which may delay the processing of your application. You may submit the paper application by mail or email it to the Registration Department at: registration@bcpharmacists.org.

    Note that the processing time for the Criminal Record Check (CRC) is at least 45 days.  If adjudication or fingerprinting is required, the processing time will be further extended.  Visit the CRC webpage for more information.

    Once all your documents are approved and your CRC result is received from the Ministry, your reinstatement application is considered complete and you will receive notification.  Ensure your email address under the “My Profile” tab in eServices is up-to-date. If necessary, add the College’s email addresses to your Safe Sender List to avoid College emails from being filtered into your junk folder.

    A reinstatement application is valid for 3 years. If you do not complete Full Pharmacist registration within 3 years of receipt of the reinstatement application, you must re-apply for pre-registration in accordance with Registration Committee Policy-9. 

  2. Complete Professional Development and Assessment Program (PDAP) Requirements

    All PDAP requirements must be met prior to being reinstated. See Programs for more information. 

    Confirm any outstanding PDAP requirements with the College at ProDev@bcpharmacists.org.

  3. Apply to be a Full Pharmacist

    You may submit your Full Pharmacist registration application online after completing all PDAP requirements listed above.

    Use the Application Checklist for Full Pharmacist Registration to identify the required documents or information prior to submitting your application.

    To submit your Full Pharmacist Registration application, log into your eServices account, and select “Full Registration”. 

    Please allow 5 business days for processing if you have to resubmit your work authorization or Letter of Standing.

    You will be notified by email when there is an update to your application status.

    You will able to submit payment by credit card to complete registration when all requirements are met.

  4. Apply for Drug Administration (Optional)
    Refer to the Certification for Drug Administration by Injection and Intranasal Route page for more information.​

    Note: If you were previously authorized for Drug Administration Certification in BC and wish to obtain certification again, you must re-apply for authorization after reinstating your Full Pharmacist registration.

  5. Completing Additional Training (Optional)

    Additional training is required for working in a pharmacy that provides specific types of pharmacy services (e.g. Opioid Agonist Treatment).  If this training applies to you, you are required to submit a declaration through eServices upon successful completion of the training.  Please visit the College website at: https://www.bcpharmacists.org/declarations for more information.

The College will email you a confirmation notice once you become a registered pharmacist in B.C.. You may access your registration card through eServices. Registration must be renewed annually. You will receive an email reminder six weeks before your renewal deadline. 

Note: Effective December 1, 2020, all newly registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians needing access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME by applying to the Ministry of Health and obtain approval to access PharmaNet. You may complete Step 1 of the enrollment process at any time, but you should only complete Step 2 of the enrollment process after 8pm on the day your Full registration is granted and a registration number is issued or else your approval will be delayed. For more information, visit the PRIME web page or contact PRIME@gov.bc.ca.

6 years or more from registration expiry date and/or becoming a non-practising registrant
Note: Step 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in any order.
 
  1. Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the College

    Please allow at least 45 days to complete the processing of your reinstatement application.

    If you had previously downloaded the reinstatement application form (footer noted 2020-11-20), the College will accept only the Notarized Identification form from this version until December 31, 2021. You must complete the rest of the application form using the new version (footer noted 2021-11-01).

    Complete the application form and submit it along with the required documents by referring to the application checklist:

    Do not use the “Online Pre-Registration Module”, as it is not designed for reinstatement and could lead to technical issues which may delay the processing of your application. You may submit the paper application by mail or email it to the Registration Department at: registration@bcpharmacists.org.

    Your application form and submitted documents will be reviewed within 5 business days.However, the processing time for the Criminal Record Check (CRC) is at least 45 days.If adjudication or fingerprinting is required, the processing time will be further extended.Visit the CRC webpage for more information.

    Once all your documents are approved and your CRC result is received from the Ministry, your reinstatement application is considered complete and you will receive notification.Ensure your email address under the “My Profile” tab in eServices is up-to-date. If necessary, add the College’s email addresses to your Safe Sender List to avoid College emails from being filtered into your junk folder.

    A reinstatement application is valid for 3 years. If you do not complete Full Pharmacist registration within 3 years of receipt of the reinstatement application, you must re-apply for pre-registration in accordance with Registration Committee Policy-9. 

  2. Successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination (JE)

    Jurisprudence Exam Information

    Results are valid for 3 years from the exam date in accordance with Registration Committee Policy-10.

  3. Successfully complete the Structured Practical Training (SPT)

    To fulfill the requirements of the College's SPT program, the only available option is to enroll in the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme (CP3) through the University of British Columbia - Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development. 

    Enrolment in the full program is required. 

    ELP requirements must be successfully met prior to applying for the SPT/CP3 program. You must also have authorization to work in Canada.

    Do not register for the CP3/SPT program until your pre-registration with the College is complete.

    Refer to Registration Committee Policy-6 for details.

  4. Successfully complete Part II (OSCE) of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
    Visit the PEBC website for more information.
  5. Apply to be a Full Pharmacist

    You may submit your Full Pharmacist registration application online after completing all required assessments listed above.All assessment results must be valid in order to be eligible to apply.You may apply in advance if you have met all other registration requirements and are only waiting for your PEBC certification results to be released.

    Use the Application Checklist for Full Pharmacist Registration to identify the required documents or information prior to submitting your application.

    To submit your Full Pharmacist Registration application, log into your eServices account, and select “Full Registration”. 

    Please allow 5 business days for processing if you have to resubmit your work authorization or Letter of Standing, or after the PEBC certification results have been released.

    You will be notified by email when there is an update to your application status.

    You will able to submit payment by credit card to complete registration when all requirements are met.

  6. Apply for Drug Administration (Optional)
    If paying by credit card, please allow 5 business days for processing. However, if paying by cheque please allow 10 – 12 business days for processing.  
    Application for Injection Drug Administration

    Note: If you were previously authorized for Drug Administration Certification in BC and wish to obtain certification again, you must re-apply for authorization after reinstating your Full Pharmacist registration.

  7. Completing Additional Training (Optional)

    Additional training is required for working in a pharmacy that provides specific types of pharmacy services (e.g. Opioid Agonist Treatment).  If this training applies to you, you are required to submit a declaration through eServices upon successful completion of the training.  Please visit the College website at: https://www.bcpharmacists.org/declarations for more information.

The College will email you a confirmation notice once you become a registered pharmacist in B.C.. You may access your registration card through eServices. Registration must be renewed annually. You will receive an email reminder six weeks before your renewal deadline. 

Note: Effective December 1, 2020, all newly registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians needing access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME by applying to the Ministry of Health and obtain approval to access PharmaNet.  You may complete Step 1 of the enrollment process at any time, but you should only complete Step 2 of the enrollment process after 8pm on the day your Full registration is granted and a registration number is issued or else your approval will be delayed.  For more information, visit the PRIME web page or contact PRIME@gov.bc.ca.

 

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