The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has partnered with the Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, at the University of British Columbia in the delivery of the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program. This program is designed to assist pharmacy technicians currently working in the profession to meet new regulatory requirements and expanded practice capabilities.
The steps to regulation can be found at the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia website. Please click here to view details.
Regulation of pharmacy technicians is on a voluntary basis. Current technicians will have a limited time to pursue regulation through this route as it is only intended to be offered for a five-year period (expires 2015). After that time, current technicians wishing to become regulated will be required to successfully complete an accredited pharmacy technician program offered by a private or public educational institution.
