PEBC Frequently Asked Questions
Categories: PEBC Canada
Is PEBC a non-profit organization
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) is the national certification body for the pharmacy profession in Canada. PEBC is a not-for-profit organization with over 50 years of experience in assessing the qualifications and potential of candidates for licensure by pharmacy provincial regulatory authorities.
What is the main objective of Pharmacy Examination Board
The main objective of the Pharmacy Examination Board is to assess the qualifications for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on behalf of the participating provincial regulatory authorities. This board evaluates qualifications, develops and administers examinations including a national qualifying examination and issues certificates of merit. Provincial law restricts the practice of pharmacy to qualified persons licensed by provincial regulatory authorities. The PEBC Certificate of Competency for Pharmacists is a licensing requirement for entry-to-practice applicants (whether trained in Canada or elsewhere) in all provinces except Quebec. The PEBC Certificate of Qualification for Pharmacy Technicians is an entry-to-practice licensing requirement in all provinces that have regulated pharmacy technicians.
Does PEBC's rigorous certification process ensure the quality of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians entering the practice
Through its comprehensive certification process, PEBC ensures that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians entering the profession have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to practice pharmacy safely and effectively. The rigorous certification process administered by PEBC ensures the quality of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians entering the practice and is a vital component in providing safe and effective health care to Canadians. Based in Toronto, PEBC is governed by a national board of directors that includes representatives from the pharmacy profession from across Canada.