Eligibility criteria for Pre-registering with OCP is:
For Individuals Currently In the Profession
Completion of the OCP certification exam or PEBC evaluation exam by January 1, 2012.
The final OCP certification exam was administered on October 25, 2008. This exam was replaced by an evaluation exam, administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), starting in 2009. The deadline for Ontario to complete this step is January 1, 2012 and the final opportunity has now passed. For individuals who have not initiated this step and want to proceed with registration in Ontario you will need to graduate from a CCAPP accredited program. Eligibility for advanced standing is up to your CCAPP college to decide with you.
Note: If you attempted the PEBC evaluating exam and did not successfully complete it before January 1, 2012, please note that the Registration Committee has determined that you may proceed in this pathway. You must successfully complete the PEBC Evaluating Exam and the Bridging Program for Pharmacy Technicians by January 1, 2015. Verification that you attempted the PEBC Evaluating Exam prior to January 1, 2012 will be required prior to pre-registration. Contact ocpclientservices@ocpinfo.com if you require more information.
Anyone who was ineligible to complete the PEBC Evaluating Exam by January 1, 2012 for medical reasons or due to extenuating personal circumstances (such as bereavement) may contact dbyer@ocpinfo.com for information about requesting consideration by a panel of the Registration Committee to continue in this pathway.
For Individuals Entering the Profession
Graduate from a CCAPP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Education Program
The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) has initiated the accreditation process for Pharmacy Technician Programs and as of July 2011, there are 19 accredited programs in Ontario. Approved education programs in the future will only be those that have achieved a provisional or full CCAPP Accreditation. Accreditation of more programs is expected over the next year; anyone starting a program is advised to check if the institution has the necessary CCAPP accreditation. Graduates from an unaccredited program who want to pursue registration will need to pursue a diploma from a CCAPP accredited program. Eligibility for advanced standing is up to your CCAPP college to decide with you.
Some CCAPP accredited schools have programs to accommodate international graduates
International Graduate who has completed:
- PEBC Evaluation Exam
- Approved Bridging Program (contact OCP for more information)
Pre-Registration
Note: Pre-registration is required prior to registering for the Jurisprudence exam, Structured Practical Evaluation or Structured Practical Training.
- If you have completed the OCP Certification exam: login to OCP’s Online Services by entering your User ID (OCP Number) and your password. If you do not know your password, click “Forgot your password?”. Enter your User ID (OCP Number) and the email address you previously provided to OCP and your password will be emailed to you.
Documentation requirements: Prior to completing your registration you will be required to submit documentation verifying your identity and education. The following documentation must be submitted as part of your on-line application. OCP will only accept notarized copies (easily uploaded on the on-line application) or originals, although we do not recommend sending original documentation by mail. Copies of these documents will be kept on file and all original documents sent to OCP will be returned by Priority Post.
a) Evidence of identity and citizenship or status in Canada
For Canadian citizens:
- valid Canadian passport or
- Canadian birth certificate, or
- Canadian citizenship card (both sides)
- valid international passport and proof of status in Canada by one of the following:
- Record of Landing,
- Permanent Resident card, or
- Valid Study Permit and/or Work Permit (valid work permit is required for in-service training)
If your current name is different from the name on your pharmacy degree certificate, you must provide either the original (or a notarized copy) of your marriage certificate or legal change of name document.
Note: The College recognizes there may be some individuals who are unable to obtain the required documentation to complete their registration application and has procedures in place to handle these situations. For documents also required by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, the College will accept the verification process used by the PEBC for individuals in this situation. Please contact a Client Services Representative at ocpclientservices@ocpinfo.com for more information about how to proceed with your application.
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Access To College Records
As stated in Principle 9 of the College Privacy Code, where the College holds personal information about an individual, upon written request, the College shall allow access to the information to that individual, unless providing access could reasonably be expected to interfere with the administration or enforcement of the Legislation or it is impracticable or impossible for the College to retrieve the information.
The College will make every effort to respond to the request within thirty days and to assist the individual in understanding the information. Further details are available in the Privacy Code.
Individuals should send their written request for access, with contact information and sufficient information about themselves to identify them, to: Privacy Officer, Ontario College of Pharmacists, 483 Huron Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2R4.
