Jurisprudence Examination

The Jurisprudence Examination (JP Exam) is a mandatory step to licensure in Manitoba.

Pharmacists, interns, and Pharmacy Technicians-in-training registered with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), including domestically and internationally educated pharmacists, must complete the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules before they can write the Jurisprudence Examination (JP Exam).

Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules

The modules are hosted by the University of Manitoba (UofM) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) website. The learning included in these modules will be reflected in the JP Exam.

Click the link below to learn more about the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules, including how to register:

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules 

Please note that the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules are intended to expose you to foundational themes in pharmacy practice and are not comprehensive education on pharmacy law in Manitoba. Each registrant is expected and encouraged to carefully review the resources cited throughout the modules and reflect on the content. Please refer to the Jurisprudence Exam Study Material section for additional resources.

Jurisprudence Examination

To be eligible to take the JP Exam, you must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Your registration application and supporting documents have been approved by CPhM; and,
  2. You have submitted proof of completing the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules (i.e. confirmation that you have paid for the modules and copy of Statement of Completion).

All eligible candidates will be provided with instructions on how to register for and book their JP exam.

For more information on the JP Exam, please see the CPhM Council approved policy on Jurisprudence Examination here Jurisprudence Examination | College of Pharmacists of Manitoba

Jurisprudence Exam Study Material

To prepare for the JP Exam, applicants should be knowledgeable and understand the application of all legislation, Standards of Practice, Practice Directions, and guidelines relevant to the practice of pharmacy in the province of Manitoba.

In addition to completing the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules, you can use the following resources:

Claiming Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

  • Pharmacy Professionals who complete the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules and successfully complete the Jurisprudence (JP) Exam can claim up to 15 hours of accredited learning towards their annual professional development requirements. This can only be claimed in the CEU Reporting Cycle they were completed.
  • Please retain your statement of completion obtained at the conclusion of the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Modules from the UofM CPD website for your records.