NAPRA's Model National Licensing Program

Graduate, University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Licensed candidate* from an MRA-signatory province

Licensed candidate* from an MRA non-signatory province

Licensed candidate from a jurisdiction outside of Canada

Academic Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice).

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

n/a

Graduation from a pharmacy program recognized by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada

Structured Practical Training based on NAPRA's Framework for Assessing Canadian Pharmacists' Competencies at Entry-to-Practice through Structured Practical Training Programs

After registering as an intern, the term of internship shall be:

Successful completion of Structured Practice Experience Program (SPEP) of the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition at the U of Sask. or its equivalent from an educational institution in Canada recognized by Council;

or 1040 hours under the direction and personal supervision of a practising pharmacist; may be served anytime following completion of first year in pharmacy curriculum from an educational institution in Canada recognized by Council.

Internship credit is earned after working min. of 20 hours per week and max. of 40 hours per week half of which must be served in the dispensary 

n/a

Appraisal Training & Assessment:

Applicants who provide evidence of having actively practised in a Canadian jurisdiction for: 

-2000 hours or less - must undertake a period of Appraisal Training* and complete a 2-week Assessment**.

-Greater than 2000 hours - must undertake a 2-week Assessment

*Appraisal training is served under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist licensed and practising in Saskatchewan. Length of training depends on applicant's competence (min 1 month, max 2 years). Upon completion, the preceptor must provide statement of performance to SCP.

Application & Fee required prior to Appraisal Training

**Assessment is served under a practising member in Saskatchewan assigned by the College. (2-week period). Upon completion, assessor must provide statement of performance to SCP.

Application & Fee required prior to Assessment

Proficiency based on NAPRA's Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada

n/a unless a "trigger" suggests that a test for English language fluency is necessary

- Fluency in English
- Further testing if a "trigger" suggests the need for a test for English language fluency
- Meet NAPRA Language Proficiency requirements

Jurisprudence based on Pharmacy Jurisprudence Competencies for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada

Included in undergraduate curriculum

Examination of pharmacy regulations pertinent to the province of Saskatchewan

Upon assessor's written recommendation that the appraisal, training and assessment has been successful, candidate must undergo examination of pharmacy regulations pertinent to the province of Saskatchewan

Communication skills and abilities will be assessed during the exam.  Fee payable at time of sitting.

National Licensing Exam Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice).

Provide evidence of holding a Certificate of Qualification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada

n/a

Other

For U of S grads who graduated prior to 1998, please contact the SCP

- malpractice insurance requirements

- Photograph of Applicant verified by Registrar of current licensing body
 - Statement of standing from current licensing body to include: date of birth; college & year of graduation; internship time served; currently in good standing; proof of never having been convicted of a breach of pharmacy regulations
- malpractice insurance requirements

- Photograph of Applicant verified by Registrar of current licensing body and signed by candidate;
- Original Birth Certificate;
- Statement of standing from current licensing body to include: date of birth; college & year of graduation; internship time served; currently in good standing; proof of never having been convicted of a breach of pharmacy regulations;

- Valid work permit/visa;

- meet malpractice insurance requirements outlined in bylaws;

- application & fee for Registration (one-time fee)

- application & fee for Practising Membership (renewable annually, in advance)