In-Service Training and Licensing as a Pharmacist
A degree in pharmacy does not in itself confer the right to practice pharmacy. To acquire this right, university graduates in pharmacy must be licensed in accordance with the legislation of the province in which they wish to practice. The requirements for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists include successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Examination and the Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Exam. In addition, for graduates of the Pharmacy program at the University of Waterloo, it is anticipated that the College's in-service training requirement will be met by an internship period (currently 12 weeks), served after graduation. Prior to graduation, if a student intends to work in Ontario performing the controlled acts of counseling and dispensing in a pharmacy, s/he must register for the position with the College by submitting a completed "Notice of Pharmacy Work Placement - Non-Credit Position" form, the appropriate supporting documentation and required fees. Only students registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists are allowed to perform the controlled acts of a pharmacist under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.