First Aid/CPR remains a requirement of licensure for all pharmacy professionals working in direct client-care settings. Self-assignment of CE/CPD units following a pharmacy professional’s re-certification for First Aid/CPR is not permitted, as reflected on page four of the Guideline for Self-Assignment of Continuing Education Credits where it states:

"The following activities are not normally considered eligible for CE credit: …on-the-job training; basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and equipment demonstration are not acceptable for CE credit…” 

"The following activities are not normally considered eligible for CE credit: “Refresher courses. Programs designed to update knowledge or current theory and clinical practice, which consist of a didactic and clinical component to ensure entry level competencies into professional practice are not accepted for CE credit…” 

Acting as a preceptor for a student or an apprentice does not automatically give you continuing education units (CEU). There may be certain situations, for example, where you and your student encountered a scenario unfamiliar to you and this required you to do 3 hours of research. You may assign 3 CEUs to this activity as described in the Self-Assignment Guidelines. The learning that resulted from this scenario should be documented and credits assigned, as per any learning activity.

CPD activities for the upcoming year can be entered starting December 1, or once renewal has closed for the year on November 30. You can find it on your College profile under your “My Learning Plan” by clicking on the + sign and selecting the year in the dropdown menu.

If you have completed 15 hours or more of learning through an internship, residency, or any other practicum during the period from November 1st of the previous year to November 30 of the current year, you meet the CPD requirement for the upcoming renewal year. You would not need to submit additional CPD units. Simply enter the 15 hours of learning in your learning plan, noting the activity as your internship, residency, or practicum. These 15 hours will fulfill the CPD requirement for that year.

Those seeking licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists should refer to Regulations 12.1, 12.2 and 12.18. For a full, detailed checklist of the application process, click here.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original, notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check 

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – An original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Diploma

Please provide an original notarized photocopy of your diploma from a CCAPP or ACPE accredited pharmacy program. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a pharmacist

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $2 million per occurrence
• $4 million annual aggregate

5. Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR level C

Please refer to Regulations 12.1, 12.2, 12.4 and 12.18.

An applicant for registration as a pharmacist must be already licensed as a Pharmacist in another Canada jurisdiction or be a graduate of a CCAPP or ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy education program in Canada or the United States. 

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.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check 

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – Original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Letter of standing

A letter of standing must be requested from all Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (PRA) where the applicant was previously licensed. It must be received directly from the PRA. 

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a pharmacist

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $2 million per occurrence
• $4 million annual aggregate

5. Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR Level C

Once in possession of the documents noted above, proceed to the next steps of the application process:

• Click this link to create a profile.
• Complete the application form for "Pharmacist (Already licensed within Canada)."

The documents listed above must be submitted to the College. Your application will only be processed once all documents are received in their correct format.

Please refer to the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists' Regulations Sections 12.1 and 12.5 for details. For a complete review of the process for International Pharmacy Graduates looking to practice in New Brunswick, please refer to this document: 

Process for International Pharmacy Graduates

Pharmacist Apprentice Internship Manual

OPPCAT (to be completed by preceptor during the seventh week of internship)

All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must apply annually for license renewal. The online form is accessible beginning November 1 and must be completed no later than November 30 each year to maintain licensure.

There are several steps to the renewal process, including reviewing your online profile with the College to ensure it is up to date, updating authorizations if needed and responding to attestation statements pertaining to practice.

To help prepare, please consult this tip sheet as well as this FAQ. 

All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must engage in continuous professional development to maintain licensure and must attest to having done so during annual renewal. Read more

Pharmacists are highly trained, educated and trusted health-care professionals. New Brunswick pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of health care services. Pharmacists may:

• Administer injections, according to the Administration of Injections Policy.
• Assess and prescribe for some common Minor Ailments (Listed in Appendix 2 of the Regulations; Once licensed, pharmacists must participate in the Minor Ailments Orientation)
• Prescribe in some circumstances as outlined in the Part XXI of the Regulations.

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.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a direct client care register and registered students who administer injections must maintain certification equivalent to the following:

First Aid: Emergency, Workplace or Standard First Aid

Pharmacy professionals are expected (and empowered) to select the appropriate level of First Aid training based on their individual competence and practice needs.

CPR: Level C

For more information, please refer to the following FAQ [LINK]

This information must be kept up to date in the pharmacy professional’s online profile with the College.

NOTE: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a direct client care register must certify annually at license renewal that their First Aid & CPR certification in the required format is current and valid.

Injections

Pharmacists on the Active: Direct Client Care register may administer injections via ID, IM or SC routes in accordance with Regulations (22.3-22.5), the Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists, and the Administration of Injections Policy.

Common Ailments

Prior to incorporating activities that relate to Common Ailments into practice, pharmacy professionals must declare to have participated in Common Ailments Orientation (attended in person or have read the accompanying document). Pharmacy professionals are then able to notify the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists through a link on their online profile.

New Brunswick pharmacists may prescribe a drug, treatment or device for the treatment of a condition listed in Appendix 2 of the Regulations. Regulations 21.8(1) and 21.8(2) describe this authority in more detail. 

• Guidance: Assessing and Prescribing for Contraception Management
• Guidance: Assessing and Prescribing for Lyme Disease Prophylaxis
• Guidance: Assessing and Prescribing for Treatment of Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

When searching the College’s online Directory of Pharmacy Professionals, authorization for Minor Ailments is indicated next to the pharmacy professional’s name and registration number.

For further information, please visit the Government of New Brunswick Pharmacy Services website.

View this link.

Those seeking licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists should refer to Regulations 12.1, 12.2 and 12.17. 

An applicant for registration as a pharmacist student must be a student enrolled in, or a graduate of a CCAPP or ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy education program in Canada or the United States.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original, notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check 

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – An original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Confirmation of enrolment from your school

Please provide confirmation for the current term.

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacist Student

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $1 million per occurrence
• $2 million annual aggregate 

Once in possession of the documents noted above, proceed to the next steps of the application process: 

• Click on this [link] to create a profile.
• Complete the application form for Pharmacist Student.

The documents listed above must be submitted to the College. Your application will only be processed once all documents are received in their correct format.

NOTE : An Apprenticeship Agreement is required for all time service and must be submitted to the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists' office before starting a time service period.

All applicants must be registered with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacist Student to be eligible to complete the required training. No time service shall be completed in the province of New Brunswick without being registered with the College. This applies to both the clinical rotations included in your university curriculum and unstructured time-service.

According to Regulations 12.16(1)(2), a pharmacist student is required to complete a total of 40 weeks of practical training, under the supervision of an approved preceptor, as part of the Accredited education program and a minimum of 4 weeks post-graduation training using the NBCP internship manual.

NOTE : An Apprenticeship Agreement is required for all time service and must be submitted to the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists' office before starting a time service period.

After registration has been confirmed, an Apprenticeship Agreement must be submitted and approved by the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists 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 Regulations. Preceptors 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.

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

Evidence of time service must be submitted to the New Brunswick 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.

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

Post Graduate Training Manual [link]

Those seeking licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists should refer to Regulations 12.1, 12.2 and 12.20.

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 pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam.

Structured Practical Evaluation

A minimum of 14 weeks of practical training in New Brunswick is required for licensure as a pharmacy technician to be served as follows:

• a minimum of 8 weeks of structured practice experience as part of the accredited education program.
• a minimum of 6 weeks practice experience to be served in New Brunswick following graduation, which shall include the Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE).

PEBC

Proof of successful completion of qualifying exams (OSPE and MCQ) is required for Pharmacy Technicians.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original, notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – An original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Diploma

Please provide an original notarized photocopy of your diploma from a CCAPP or ACPE accredited pharmacy technician program.

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacy Technician

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $1 million per occurrence
• $2 million annual aggregate

5. Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR Level C 

Once in possession of the documents noted above, proceed to the next steps of the application process: 

• Click on this [link] to create a profile.
• Complete the application form for Pharmacy Technician (Never previously licensed).

The original documents listed above must be sent to the College. Your application will only be processed once all documents are received in their correct format.

Those seeking licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists should refer to Regulations 12.1, 12.2, 12.4 and 12.20.

An applicant for registration as a pharmacy technician must be already licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in another Canada jurisdiction or be a graduate of a CCAPP or ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy technician education program in Canada or the United States. 

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.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original, notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check 

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – An original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Letter of Standing

A letter of standing must be requested from all Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (PRA) where the applicant was previously licensed. It must be received directly from the PRA.

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacy Technician

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $1 million per occurrence
• $2 million annual aggregate

5. Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR level C 

Once in possession of the documents noted above, proceed to the next steps of the application process:

• Click this link to create a profile.
• Complete the application form for "Pharmacist Technician (Already licensed within Canada)."

The original documents listed above must be sent to the College. Your application will only be processed once all documents are received in their correct format.

All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must apply annually for license renewal. The online form is accessible beginning November 1 and must be completed no later than November 30 each year to maintain licensure.

All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must engage in continuous professional development to maintain licensure and must attest to having done so during annual renewal. Read more

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.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a direct client care register and registered students who administer injections must maintain certification equivalent to the following:

First Aid: Emergency, Workplace or Standard First Aid

Pharmacy professionals are expected (and empowered) to select the appropriate level of First Aid training based on their individual competence and practice needs.

CPR: Level C

For more information, please refer to the following FAQ [LINK]

This information must be kept up to date in the pharmacy professional’s online profile with the College.

NOTE: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on a direct client care register must certify annually at license renewal that their First Aid & CPR certification in the required format is current and valid.

Pharmacy Technicians on the Active: Direct Client Care register who have successfully completed an approved training program may administer injections, while under the routine supervision of a pharmacist on the Direct Client Care register (with authorization to administer injections) via IM or SC routes. 

This is in accordance with:

• Regulations 22.3-22.5;
• Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians; and
• Administration of Injections Policy.

Regulations now provide pharmacy technicians who may have graduated three or more years ago a pathway for licensure.

View this link.

Those seeking licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists should refer to Regulations 12.19 to 12.20.

An applicant for registration as a pharmacy technician student must be a student enrolled in, or a graduate of, a CCAPP or ACPE accredited pharmacy technician education program, or an approved Bridging program in Canada.

For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 

1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)

The applicant must provide the College with an original, notarized photocopy of a Canadian government issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport) by mail or in person. Notarization must be completed by a Notary Public or lawyer. 

2. Canadian Criminal Record Check 

A criminal record check, dated within the last six months, must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• Local police or RCMP office – An original criminal record check document must be mailed or dropped off in person at the College office.
• Online criminal record check from MyBackCheck.com (no original document needed). Once you receive your results, you can share them through the MyBackCheck website to the College’s account (New Brunswick College of Pharmacists).

3. Confirmation of enrolment from your school

Confirmation must be provided for the current term.

4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacy Technician Student

Minimum amounts required for insurance:

• $1 million per occurrence
• $2 million annual aggregate 

Once in possession of the documents noted above, proceed to the next steps of the application process: 

• Click this [link] to create a profile.
• Complete the application form for Pharmacy Technician Student.

The original documents listed above must be sent to the College. Your application will only be processed once all documents are received in their correct format.

NOTE : An Apprenticeship Agreement is required for all time service and must be submitted to the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists' office before starting a time service period.

All applicants must be registered with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists as a pharmacy technician student before completing the required training as described below. No time service shall be completed in the province of New Brunswick without being registered with the College.

A minimum of 14 weeks of practical training in New Brunswick is required for licensure as a pharmacy technician to be served as follows:

• a minimum of 8 weeks of structured practice experience as part of the accredited or approved education program.
• a minimum of 6 weeks practice experience to be served in New Brunswick following graduation, which shall include the Structured Practical Evaluation (SPE).

After registration has been confirmed, an Apprenticeship Agreement must be submitted and approved by the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists 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 Regulations. Preceptors 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.

Evidence of time service must be submitted to the New Brunswick 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.

The College has recently approved the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program offered by Eastern College in Halifax. For further information, please consult the link below. 

Eastern College - Halifax 

https://www.easterncollege.ca/programs-courses/healthcare/pharmacy-technician-bridging/

https://www.easterncollege.ca/programs-courses/healthcare/pharmacy-technician-bridging/

Jurisprudence Exam Policy

Jurisprudence Exam Information & Study Guide

Legislation and guidance for New Brunswick pharmacy professionals 

Links to Federal and Provincial legislation 

2025 Exam Schedule 

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

Application form