TECHNICIAN QUALIFYING EXAM COURSE

Part I MCQ Overview

Exam Administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)

Upcoming Exam:

Apr 2, 2025 (Part I MCQ)

Apr 5, 2025 (Part II OSPE)

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PharmPower is a leading developer of PEBC-style questions which are realistic and applicable to exams, as well as clinical practice.

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Our multiple choice questions feature a combination of knowledge and application questions, with a detailed explanation for each correct answer.

  • Knowledge questions are simple to read and answer.  These questions often require memorization.

  • Application questions utilize knowledge to solve more difficult case-based problems.  These questions often require thorough reading and understanding.

  • Our large repository of multiple choice questions gives you exposure to diverse therapeutic areas.

Our multiple choice questions are tailored to the nine NAPRA competencies in the examination blueprint, which include:

  • Competency 1: Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities

  • Competency 2: Patient Care

  • Competency 3: Product Distribution

  • Competency 4: Practice Setting

  • Competency 5: Health Promotion

  • Competency 6: Knowledge and Research Application

  • Competency 7: Communication and Education

  • Competency 8: Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration

  • Competency 9: Quality and Safety

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ABOUT THE EXAM: MCQ OVERVIEW

The PEBC Qualifying Exam is a registration requirement for pharmacy technicians in Canada.  The exam tests for knowledge and skills expected by an entry-to-practice pharmacy technician, and consists of two parts - Part 1 (multiple choice) and Part 2 (objective structured performance examination OSPE).  The exam is based on the nine pharmacy technician competencies outlined by NAPRA, each with assigned weightings and pass level.  The exam is offered twice per year.

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The multiple choice portion of the Qualifying Exam consists of 150 questions as follows:

  • 120 of which are graded questions and 30 of which are pretest questions (not counted towards grading, but may be used for future exams)

  • These questions are organized into two sets of 75 questions each, and 100 minutes are allotted for each section.

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For more information on the PEBC Technician Qualifying Exam, visit the PEBC website here.

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PEBC for Technicians
$189.00
One time

Comprehensive MCQ + OSPE practice set for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 1125 multiple choice questions
✓ Access to 84 OSPE stations
✓ Includes answer key with detailed explanations
✓ BONUS: Calculations Set and Drug Indication Practice Set
✓ BONUS: Prescription Checking Set and Medical Device Guide
PEBC MCQ Technicians
$129.00
One time

Multiple Choice Questions ONLY for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 1125 multiple choice questions
✓ Includes answer key with detailed explanations
✓ BONUS: Calculations Set
✓ BONUS: Drug Indication Practice Set
OSPE for Technicians
$109.00
One time

OSPE Stations ONLY for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 84 OSPE stations
✓ Features interactive and non-interactive cases
✓ Includes expected responses and grading criteria
✓ BONUS: Prescription Checking Practice Set (130 questions)
✓ BONUS: Medical Device Counselling Guide