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Upcoming Jurisprudence Seminars & Exams:

Jurisprudence Seminar:
  • July 31, 2012
    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jurisprudence Exam:

Please note: As of May 2012, the exam will be offered in May, August, November and February
  • May 24, 2012 (Application deadline* April 1, 2012)
  • August 20, 2012 (Application deadline* July 1 2012)
  • November 2012 (Application deadline* October 1, 2012)
  • February 2013 (Application deadline *January 1, 2013)

    *Late applications (received after the exam deadline but no later than 15 business days prior to the exam date) may be accepted along with payment of the late fee.
    Please note that special requests (i.e. French exam or  test accommodations) and choice of site location cannot be guaranteed for late applications.
Exam Time: Please see chart for exam time based on the province where you are writing.

Western Provinces:
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Ontario and Quebec
Eastern Provinces:
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Prince Edward Island,
Newfoundland and Labrador
9:00 am – 11:30 am
*Local provincial time
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Local provincial time
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Local provincial time
 *Note that local provincial time refers to the time in the province where you are writing the exam.  

Exam Sites:
In Ontario: Kingston, London, North Bay, Oshawa, Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, St. Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Waterloo, Windsor
Outside Ontario: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Saskatoon, St. John’s, Vancouver, Winnipeg

Exam Application:
To register for the exam, you must first pre-register with the College and submit supporting documentation and fee.
    Examination fees are non-refundable unless candidates withdraw in writing at least 15 business days prior to the exam date.
    Please note, there is a 20% non-refundable fee for all seminar and exam withdrawals, regardless of the timing of the withdrawal, to cover administrative costs.
If you require Special Needs Testing Accommodations, you must submit a written request along with your examination application for review and approval. The Guidelines for Special Needs Testing Accommodations outlines the documentation that is required.
The exam and optional review seminar are offered in English. If you wish to write the exam in French, you must submit a request at the time of application. The exam will be translated in French but the reference materials supplied for the exam are available in English.

To submit an exam application: Exam Blueprint and Candidate Information:
Candidates registered for the exam must read the candidate protocol document outlining the exam processes and procedures to be followed for the exam.
- Jurisprudence Examination Candidate Protocols

For exam blueprint and a list of required study material, select the appropriate link below:
- Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacists - Overview

- Jurisprudence Examination for Pharmacy Technicians - Overview


    For more information contact: Client Services at 416-962-4861 ext. 3300 or ocpclientservices@ocpinfo.com

    Jurisprudence Seminar Presentations:

    - Jurisprudence Overview - Updated April 2012
    - Jurisprudence Seminar - OCP Structure and Function - Updated April 2012
    - Code of Ethics, Complaints, Discipline, the Register, and Sexual Abuse
    - Pharmacy Practice for Jurisprudence - Updated January 2012
    - Ontario Drug Benefit Act and Regulations