Pharmacist Applicants
A member can be licenced as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, but not both. The Pharmacy and Pharmacy Disciplines Act authorizes SCPP to license persons applying for membership as one or the other.
“Registration of members 18(1)
The council may register as a member, and issue a licence to, a person who produces evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the council that the person: (a) if the person: (i) is applying for membership as a licensed pharmacist, has successfully completed a pharmacy program recognized by the council from an educational institution recognized by the council; or (ii) is applying for membership as a licensed pharmacy technician: (A) has successfully completed a pharmacy technician program recognized by the council from an educational institution recognized by the council; or (B) has successfully completed any evaluating examinations for pharmacy technicians recognized by the council.”
This includes Extended Interns, defined in Section 5 of Part B of the SCPP Regulatory Bylaws. An Extended Intern may not also be registered as a member in another category of membership or jurisdiction.
University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Graduates
The requirements for a graduate to become a licensed member are as follows:
- Convocation with a PharmD degree from the U of S. This includes completion of required training courses, the SPEP program and any other requirements as set out by the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Proof of your convocation is supplied to SCPP by the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
- Successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualification Exam, both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).
- Successful completion of the Jurisprudence Examination. A successful Jurisprudence Examination result expires after three years for those who have not obtained a licence to practise in Saskatchewan.
- Required Training – Any mandatory training requirements as established by SCPP Council. Please see the SCPP Training and Development table.
- Completion of the prescribed membership and registration online application form, which includes declaration of acceptable malpractice insurance for the duration of the membership year being applied for, a current criminal record check (CRC), as well as the applicable membership fees.
- For those seeking licensure past one year of graduation from the University of Saskatchewan, please refer to subsection 2.1(2) of Part C of the Regulatory Bylaws. SCPP accepts the PEBC Qualifying Exam as a measure to demonstrate the currency of education for three years from the latest pass date. Certification with PEBC itself does not expire.
Note: Advanced Method Certification is not a requirement of licensure. However, in order to inject, the training and declaration must be completed and a certificate provided. This also includes current First Aid and CPR, as specified by SCPP Council.
Out-of-Province Canadian Candidates
This information applies to practising members registered with a provincial or territorial pharmacy regulatory authority in Canada other than in Saskatchewan and who wish to become registered with SCPP.
Note: Applicants must pre-register with the College. Click here to pre-register.
Out-of-Province Canadian Candidate Registration Requirements
International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs)
The Appraisal and Assessment Program for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) is accepting applicants.
The Appraisal and Assessment Program can accept a maximum of 10 candidates for membership in the program at one time. Additional candidates for membership will be queued for entrance into the program after completion of pre-registration.
The Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada is first point of access to assist IPGs in navigating the licensure process and facilitate their preparation for licensure in Canada. The Gateway provides a website with key information online and through telephone support.
Click on the chart below to view the steps for registering. Each step must be completed to obtain membership with SCPP and become a Practising Member.
See the Appraisal and Assessment Program Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
International Credential Recognition Grant
The province has developed the International Credential Recognition Grant (ICRG) to assist newcomers with foreign qualification recognition costs required to obtain licensure. Providing assessment, tuition, and exam fees reimbursement, this program targets internationally trained, health care workers who are legally entitled to work in Saskatchewan but have been unable to obtain licensure. See the fact sheet here. Further details for prospective international applications are available online here.
Key Documents for Each Phase
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In order to answer your questions in a detailed and specific manner, SCPP encourages all candidates to email scppregistration@saskpharm.ca rather than calling.
Former Members Returning to Practice
Former members wishing to return to practice can contact us by email with your name, phone number, email address, date of birth and previous/current licensure in other jurisdictions at SCPPRegistration@saskpharm.ca .
NOTE: SCPP primarily communicates with applicants by email. Applicants are expected to check their email regularly and make sure their email settings will allow SCPP emails to reach their inbox. Inquiries will be answered in the order that your email was received.