Candidate Information - Performance Examinations Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination, Part II (OSCE/OSPE) - Exam Day Expectations

Sep 20, 2026

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Candidate information for the Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination, Part II (OSCE/OSPE), outlining what to expect on exam day and the rules candidates must follow. It covers required admission and government-issued photo identification, acceptable ID conditions, and prior contact requirements if IDs cannot be provided or raise concerns. It also specifies allowed attire, security and belongings checks, and procedures for identity verification when face coverings are involved.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Identification

Apparel

Security & Belongings Check

Candidate’s Agreement & Orientation

Registration

Items Provided by PEBC

Using the Candidate Notebook and Barcode Labels

Station Materials

Examination Stations & Mid-Session Break

Snacks and Water

Prayer Times

Quality Assurance

Conflict of Interest with Assessor or Standardized Participant (SP)

Telephone Use, Messages and Transportation Arrangements

At the End of the Examination - Sign Out and Sequestering

Examination Results

Failure to Complete an Examination

Exam-related Issues on Exam Day

Illnesses & Extraordinary Personal Circumstances on Exam Day

Request for Exam Accommodations on Exam Day

Emergency Circumstances

Guidelines on Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

Candidate Information – Performance Examinations Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination – Part II (OSCE/OSPE) This document provides general information of what to expect on exam day. For more detailed information, visit the PEBC website or by clicking OSCE or OSPE. Candidates must also ensure that they have read and understood the Candidate Rules of Conduct – Performance Examinations (OSCE/OSPE) as candidates are expected to abide by them. Table of Contents Identification ................................................................................................................................... 2 Apparel ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Security & Belongings Check............................................................................................................. 2 Candidate’s Agreement & Orientation ............................................................................................. 3 Registration ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Items Provided by PEBC ................................................................................................................... 3 Using the Candidate Notebook and Barcode Labels .......................................................................... 4 Station Materials.............................................................................................................................. 5 Examination Stations & Mid-Session Break ...................................................................................... 5 Snacks and Water............................................................................................................................. 6 Prayer Times .................................................................................................................................... 6 Quality Assurance ............................................................................................................................ 7 Conflict of Interest with Assessor or Standardized Participant (SP) ................................................... 7 Telephone Use, Messages and Transportation Arrangements .......................................................... 8 At the End of the Examination – Sign Out and Sequestering ............................................................. 8 Examination Results ......................................................................................................................... 9 Failure to Complete an Examination................................................................................................. 9 Exam-related Issues on Exam Day .................................................................................................. 10 Illnesses & Extraordinary Personal Circumstances on Exam Day ..................................................... 10 Request for Exam Accommodations on Exam Day .......................................................................... 10 Emergency Circumstances .............................................................................................................. 11 Guidelines on Enhanced Health and Safety Measures..................................................................... 11 Identification 1. To be admitted to the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part II (OSCE/OSPE), candidates must bring the following two items to the exam: i. PEBC Admission Card (printed on white paper, not an electronic copy) ii. Government-issued photo identification – one of the following: ▪ Canadian or Foreign Passport ▪ Canadian Provincial Driver’s Licence ▪ Canadian Provincial Photo Health Card ▪ Canadian Permanent Resident Card The government-issued photo ID must: ▪ be origin

FAQs

What two items must candidates bring to the OSCE/OSPE exam?

Candidates must bring a printed PEBC Admission Card (white paper, not electronic) and a government-issued photo ID from the listed acceptable documents.

What conditions must the government-issued photo ID meet?

The photo ID must be an original as issued, valid and non-expired, show the same name as the PEBC Admission Card, and resemble the candidate’s current physical appearance.

What attire is required for candidates during the exam?

Candidates must wear a plain lab coat, dispensing jacket, uniform, or scrubs with logos/identifiers removed or covered, including coverable examples such as school, employer, or name.

Sep 20, 2026

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