Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacy Technician)
However, if you are currently registered as an active, practicing pharmacy technician in another Canadian province/territory, you are eligible to reinstate through the "Pharmacy Technician from Canada (CFTA)" pre-registration category instead of completing the steps
- 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
- Apply for Reinstatement to the College
Please allow at least 30 business days for processing.
Checklist for Reinstatement – Less than 6 years in Non-Practising or Former Pharmacy Technician Category
Application for Reinstatement – Less than 6 years in Non-Practising or Former Pharmacy Technician CategoryNote: the application processing time is due to the criminal record check (CRC) process. If adjudication or fingerprinting is required for the CRC, then the processing time will be further extended.
A notarized affidavit is required if:
- your name is not the same on all identification submitted or you cannot provide the supporting documents for the name differences;
- an updated certificate of standing cannot be provided; or
See Related Resources below for a sample.
- 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.
- Apply to be a registered pharmacy technician
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.Checklist for Full Pharmacy Technician Registration
Application for Full Pharmacy Technician RegistrationProfessional Liability Insurance - all 3 criteria listed in the professional liability insurance section are required for registration.
The College will send you a confirmation notice once you become a registered pharmacy technician in B.C.. You may access your registration card, order a certificate of standing, and a replacement certificate of registration through eServices. Registration must be renewed annually.
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.
- Apply for Reinstatement to the College
- 6 years or more from registration expiry date and/or becoming a non-practising registrant
Note: Steps 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in any order.
- Apply for Reinstatement to the College
Please allow at least 30 business days for processing.
Checklist for Reinstatement – 6 years or more in Non-Practicing or Former Pharmacy Technician Category
Application for Reinstatement – 6 years or more in Non-Practicing or Former Pharmacy Technician CategoryNote: the application processing time is due to the criminal record check (CRC) process. If adjudication or fingerprinting is required for the CRC, then the processing time will be further extended.
A notarized affidavit is required if:
- your name is not the same on all identification submitted or you cannot provide the supporting documents for the name differences;
- an updated certificate of standing cannot be provided; or
See Related Resources below for a sample.
- 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.
- Successfully complete Structured Practical Training (SPT)
SPT Information Guide
SPT Application FormThis is valid for 3 years from the completion date. Refer to Registration Committee Policy #8 and #10 for details.
Complete the following online courses for WorkSafeBC requirements and submit with your SPT application form:
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying & Harassment Training
- Workplace Safety Orientation (Safety for Young & New Workers)
- Successfully complete Part II (OSPE) of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Exam
Visit the PEBC website for more information. - Apply to be a registered pharmacy technician
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.Checklist for Full Pharmacy Technician Registration
Application for Full Pharmacy Technician RegistrationProfessional Liability Insurance - all 3 criteria listed in the professional liability insurance section are required for registration.
The College will send you a confirmation notice once you become a reigstered pharmacy technician in B.C.. You may access your registration card, order a certificate of standing, and a replacement certificate of registration through eServices. Registration must be renewed annually.
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.
- Apply for Reinstatement to the College