Canadian Pharmacy Technician Certification With an increased number of online and mail order pharmacies, as well as a healthy cross-border marketplace, the Canadian pharmacy industry is strong—which means this is a great time to become a pharmacy technician in Canada. In Canada, certification is not required in order get a pharmacy technician job. However, most employers seek job candidates who are either enrolled in pharmacy technician school or have their certification. Qualifying for Canadian Pharmacy Technician Certification In order to become certified, you must pass the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification exam. And in order to qualify to take the exam, you will need to meet certain eligibility requirements. Due to recent changes in the certification process, there are several different avenues to meeting these eligibility requirements. Visit the PEBC website for the most current information about how to qualify for the certification exam and maintain your certification.  Pharmacy Technician Schools in Canada Browse our school directory to find Canadian pharmacy technician schools listed by province. As you search, keep in mind that you have many education options beyond just the schools in your area. For instance, you may want consider an online pharmacy technician course. Online pharmacy technician courses are a great way to train for the certification exam without interfering with your current schedule. You can balance work and family commitments with your education as you prepare for a new pharmacy technician career. Canadian Pharmacy Technicians: Who Are They? In 2007, the Canadian Pharmacists Association initiated a survey* to find out demographic information about pharmacy technicians. According to their findings, here are some details about the Canadian pharmacy technician workforce: - About 43 percent of pharmacy technicians worked in hospitals and health care facilities, 37 percent worked in pharmacy chain stores, and 16 percent worked in independent pharmacies.
- There is a wide range of education levels among pharmacy technicians: 16 percent have only a high school diploma, 20 percent have some university education, and 62 percent attended community or technical college.
Online Pharmacy Technician Resources The Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT) is a professional organization for pharmacy technicians and the best resource for anyone interested in becoming a pharmacy technician in Canada. Their website lists: - Industry events
- Pharmacy technician jobs
- Pharmacy technician training opportunities
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) is the national board for certification of pharmacy technicians in Canada. Their website offers information on the certification process, the test, fees and continuing education options for Canadian pharmacy technicians. The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists was founded in 1939 and is a strong advocate for improving the pharmaceutical practice. They have branches in every province and are an excellent resource for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Canada. Sources:
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