To practice as a pharmacy technician in Manitoba, you must be listed with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM). While all applicants must meet the same core requirements, there are different pathways to listing depending on education and professional background.
New Applications
This section is only applicable to those who have never been listed with CPhM.
Domestically Educated Pharmacy Technician Graduate (DEPTG)
This pathway is for individuals who have graduated from one of the following programs and have never been registered and licensed (or listed) as a pharmacy technician in Canada:
- A CCAPP-accredited Canadian Pharmacy Technician Program, or
- A CPhM Council-approved Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program.
- Currently, Council has only approved the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program offered by Eastern College. Please visit their page for more information on eligibility and program requirements.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/DEPTG/
Labour Mobility Pharmacy Technician Applicant (LMPTA)
This pathway is for pharmacy technicians who are currently licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction and wish to practice in Manitoba.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/LMPTA/
International Pharmacy Technician Graduate (IPTG)
This pathway is for individuals who graduated from a pharmacy technician program outside of Canada and have:
- Successfully completed the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada’s (PEBC) pharmacy technician Evaluating and Qualifying certification processes.
- Met CPhM’s language proficiency requirements.
- Never been registered or licensed as a pharmacy technician in Canada.
To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/IPTG/
Reinstatement
This section is applicable to pharmacy technicians who were formerly listed to practice in Manitoba and would like to return to practice.
Former Manitoba pharmacy technician who is actively registered and licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction
If you are a former Manitoba Pharmacy Technician but you are actively registered and licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction, please follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/resource/former-manitoba-pharmacy-technician-applying-via-labour-mobility-agreement/
Former Manitoba pharmacy technician who is not registered and licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction
If you are a former Manitoba Pharmacy Technician but you do not have an active registration or license in another Canadian jurisdiction, please select the appropriate checklist below based on how long you have been away from practice:
- Have you been away from practice for less than 3 years?
- To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/resource/reinstatement-as-a-listed-pharmacy-technician-under-three-years/
- Have you been away from practice for 3 to 6 years?
- To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/resource/reinstatement-as-a-listed-pharmacy-technician-three-to-six-years/
- Have you been away from practice for more than 6 years?
- To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the following document: https://cphm.ca/resource/reinstatement-as-a-listed-pharmacy-technician-more-than-six-years/
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the FAQ section below for details on requirements, timelines, fees, and more. If you have additional questions, please contact registration@cphm.ca.
What is a “Stream”?
“Stream” refers to the application pathway you are eligible to take to be registered with CPhM.
Please see below:
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Program Student
- Domestically Educated Pharmacy Graduate
- Labour Mobility Applicant
- Internation Pharmacy Graduate
- Pharmacy Technician
- Domestically Educated Pharmacy Technician Graduate
- Labour Mobility Pharmacy Technician Applicant
- International Pharmacy Technician Graduate
What is a “Record and Registry Checks”?
“Record and Registry Checks” refers to the following documents:
- Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search)
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Adult Abuse Registry Check
Please visit CPhM’s Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks page for more information.
I started my PEBC process prior to August 2014 so I don’t have any Pharmacists Gateway number, what should I enter?
Please contact registration@cphm.ca for further information.
Where do I find my 5-digit PEBC Registration Number?
Please refer to the Qualification Letter you received from PEBC, it will be located in the second paragraph.
What if I was not registered and/or licensed in my home country and can’t provide a letter of standing?
You can provide a notarized statement, see the Checklist for information that is required on the statement.
How can I send my Letter of Standing?
The Letter of Standing must be mailed to CPhM directly from your current or most recent licensing authority(s). It cannot be emailed. The letter must be dated within 24 months.