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Jurisprudence Exam

The Jurisprudence Examination is designed to assess an applicant’s knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, the legislation that impacts current pharmacy practice in New Brunswick. All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam. Legislation and guidance for New Brunswick pharmacy professionals 

Links to Federal and Provincial legislation 

2023 Exam Schedule 

The deadline to apply is 14 days before the exam date.

    Scheduled sittings – (1:00pm) 

  •  February 15
  •  June 21
  •  October 18

Special sitting availability

  • April 11, 12 or 13 
  • August 15, 16 or 17
  • December 5, 6 or 7

You may select either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Jurisprudence Exam Policy

Jurisprudence Exam Information & Study Guide 

Application form  

The examination dates are announced at least two months in advance.

Jurisprudence Exam

The Jurisprudence Examination is designed to assess an applicant’s knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, the legislation that impacts current pharmacy practice in New Brunswick. All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam. Legislation and guidance for New Brunswick pharmacy professionals 

Links to Federal and Provincial legislation 

2023 Exam Schedule 

The deadline to apply is 14 days before the exam date.

    Scheduled sittings – (1:00pm) 

  •  February 15
  •  June 21
  •  October 18

Special sitting availability

  • April 11, 12 or 13 
  • August 15, 16 or 17
  • December 5, 6 or 7

You may select either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Jurisprudence Exam Policy

Jurisprudence Exam Information & Study Guide 

Application form  

The examination dates are announced at least two months in advance.

Pharmacist – Canadian transfer, currently licensed in Canada but not in New Brunswick

Before you begin the online application, please have electronic versions of the following ready to upload:

  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): notarized* photocopy of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant. The original notarized document must also be mailed to the College**.
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance in your name – (minimum $2,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $4,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment] documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).The original document must also be mailed to the College**.
  • Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR*:

    Valid certification in First Aid & CPR is a requirement of licensure in New Brunswick for all pharmacy professionals who provide patient care and for registered students who administer injections. *Minimum requirements [LINK] 

*NOTE: A copy of the identification document(s) will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and has been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer. The copied photo must be clear and in color. The original document must be sent to the College, address provided at the end of this page.

*A pharmacist’s signature is not accepted as Notary.

** Mailing address provided on the application.

Click on the following [link] to create a profile and access to the application form.

 

 

Evidence of Time Service 

Evidence of time service must be submitted to the NB College of Pharmacists no later than two weeks following the completion of any time service period.

Login to your online profile to submit an Evidence of Time Service form.

*NOTE : If work was in another province, the pharmacy regulatory authority in that province must submit a letter on your behalf, confirming the completed time service in order for it to be considered for licensure in New Brunswick. 

Please contact the College if you have any questions about the registration process, or require additional information.


Click on the following [link] to login to your NBCP profile
and access the application form.

Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Student

Step 1)   Before you begin the online application, please have electronic versions of the following ready to upload:

  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): A notarized photocopy of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant. The original document must be sent to the College. 
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance in your name – (minimum $1,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $2,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment, documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).The original document must be sent to the College. 
  • Proof of enrolment in a Pharmacy Technician Program approved by CCAPP (Program confirmation of enrolment letter).

Step 2)   Click on the following [link] to create a profile and complete the application form.

Step 3)   The original documents listed below must be sent to the College, address can be found at the bottom of this page.

  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Criminal Record Check

NOTE: A copy of the identification document(s) will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and have been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer. The copied photo must be clear and in color. 

* A pharmacist’s signature will not be accepted as notary.

Apprenticeship Agreement 

After registration has been confirmed, an Apprenticeship Agreement must be submitted and approved by the NBCP before students begin a block of time service with an approved preceptor.   

Login to your online profile to Submit an Apprenticeship Agreement.

Preceptor qualifications are stipulated in Section 12.23 of the RegulationsPreceptors and students must read the Responsibilities of the Student and Preceptor document.

The student is responsible for submitting the required information to the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists. It is not the responsibility of the preceptor.

Click on the following [link] to login to your NBCP profile and access the application form.

Application for Registration as a Pharmacist Student

Step    1) Before you begin the online application, please have electronic versions of the following ready to upload:

  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): A notarized photocopy of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant.
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance in your name – (minimum $1,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $2,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. {Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment] documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada)}.
  • Proof of enrolment in a Pharmacy Degree Program approved by CCAPP or ACPE (University confirmation of enrolment letter).

Step    2) Click on the following [link] to create a profile and complete the application form.

Step    3) The original documents listed below must be sent to the College, address can be found at the bottom of this page.

  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Criminal Record Check

NOTE: A copy of the identification document(s) will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and have been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer. The copied photo must be clear and in color. The original document must be sent to the College. 

* A pharmacist’s signature is not accepted as notary.

 

Application for Registration as a Pharmacist – Not yet licensed in Canada but have studied in Canada or the US (e.g., a new pharmacist graduate)

Before you begin the online application, please have the following electronic documents ready to upload:

  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): notarized* photocopy (or you can provide proof in person) of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant. The original notarized document must also be mailed to the College**. (or you can provide proof in person)
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance as a Pharmacist in your name – (minimum $2,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $4,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment] documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).The original document must also be mailed or delivered in person to the College**.
  • Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR*:

    Valid certification in First Aid & CPR is a requirement of licensure in New Brunswick for all pharmacy professionals who provide patient care and for registered students who administer injections. *Minimum requirements [LINK

  • University degree: Notarized* photocopy of your diploma (or you can provide proof in person)

*A copy of the identification document(s) and university diploma will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and have been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer.  The copied photo must be clear and in color. The original notarized document must be sent to the College. A pharmacist’s signature is not accepted as Notary.

** Mailing address is provided at the bottom of this page.

Click on the following [link] to login to your NBCP profile and access the application form.

Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician – Not yet licensed in Canada (New graduate)

Application information:

Before you begin the online application, please have the following electronic documents ready to upload:
 
  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): notarized* photocopy (or you can provide proof in person) of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant. The original notarized document must also be mailed to the College**. (or you can provide proof in person
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance as a Pharmacy Technician in your name – (minimum $1,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $2,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment] documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).The original document must also be mailed or delivered in person to the College**.
  • Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR*:

    Valid certification in First Aid & CPR is a requirement of licensure in New Brunswick for all pharmacy professionals who provide patient care and for registered students who administer injections. *Minimum requirements [LINK] 

  • Pharmacy Technician Education Program Diploma: Notarized* photocopy of your diploma (or you can provide proof in person)
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A copy of the identification document(s) and diploma will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and have been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer. The copied photo must be clear and in color. The original notarized document must be sent to the College, address can be found at the bottom of this page.

A pharmacist’s signature is not accepted as Notary.

Click on the following [link] to login to your NBCP profile and access the application form.

 

Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician – Already licensed in Canada, outside NB

Before you begin the online application, please have electronic versions of the following ready to upload:

  • Government-issued photo identification (ID): notarized* photocopy of your valid Canadian or provincial government-issued photo ID (such as a passport or driver’s license). Canadian Birth or Citizenship Certificates may be accepted if accompanied by a notarized passport-sized photo of the applicant. The original notarized document must also be mailed to the College**.
  • Proof of Personal Liability Insurance in your name – (minimum $2,000,000 per claim or per occurrence and a minimum $4,000,000 annual aggregate).
  • Criminal Record Check: Must be dated no later than six months prior to this application date. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or any other Canadian police service [includes a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) assessment] documenting that you do not have a record of conviction under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) nor the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).The original document must also be mailed to the College**.
  • Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR*:

    Valid certification in First Aid & CPR is a requirement of licensure in New Brunswick for all pharmacy professionals who provide patient care and for registered students who administer injections. *Minimum requirements [LINK

*A copy of the identification document(s) will only be accepted if they are an exact copy and have been notarized* by a Commissioner of Oaths or a lawyer. The copied photo must be clear and in color. The original document must be sent to the College at the address on the bottom of this page.

*A pharmacist’s signature is not accepted.


Click on the following [link] to create a profile and access to the application form.

 

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