TECHNICIAN QUALIFYING EXAM COURSE

Part II OSPE Overview

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

Upcoming Exam:

Sep 10, 2026 (Part I MCQ)

Sep 13, 2026 (Part II OSPE)

PHARMPOWER BOOST

PharmPower is a leading developer of PEBC-style questions which are realistic and applicable to exams, as well as clinical practice. For 2026, we have added 75 multiple choice questions/12 OSPE practice cases to our course.

Our interactive OSPE cases are designed to improve your interviewing and critical thinking skills, combined with a detailed explanation of a complete answer.

  • Each self-guided case allows you to pre-select from a list of questions to gather more information to solve a drug therapy problem or demonstrate a device.

  • Audio responses to selected questions are provided from a patient, caregiver or prescriber to simulate a more realistic conversation.

Our non-interactive OSPE cases simulate tasks performed while working in a community and hospital environment.

  • Non-interactive cases involve formulating a written response, including prescription checking, compliance pack checking, medication history gathering and sterile/non-sterile compounding procedures.

Our OSPE cases 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

Make your effort count by choosing PharmPower today!If you would like to see the PharmPower difference, try our free sample PEBC questions.

ABOUT THE EXAM: OSPE 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 offered twice per year.

The OSPE portion of the Qualifying Exam consists of 11 stations as follows:

  • 5 interactive cases

  • 4 non-interactive cases

  • 1 non-interactive video case

  • 1 pretest case (not counted towards grading, but may be used for future cases)

  • These stations are organized into two sessions, and 6 minutes are allotted for each station.

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

Choose Your Plan

PEBC for Technicians
$249.00
One time

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


✓ Access to 1200 multiple choice questions
✓ Access to 96 OSPE practice 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
$139.00
One time

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


✓ Access to 1200 multiple choice questions
✓ Includes answer key with detailed explanations
✓ BONUS: Calculations Set
✓ BONUS: Drug Indication Practice Set
OSPE for Technicians
$159.00
One time

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


✓ Access to 96 OSPE practice stations
✓ Features interactive audio and non-interactive cases
✓ Includes expected responses and grading criteria
✓ BONUS: Prescription Checking Practice Set (130 questions)
✓ BONUS: Medical Device Counselling Guide