The Pharmacist
Evaluating Examination
Taking the Evaluating
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Evaluating Examination
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The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
The Pharmacist Evaluating Examination
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The Days of the Examination
Examination Day Schedule You will write the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination in two sittings over two consecutive half-days. Each sitting (examination period) is 3.5 hours in length and is administered according to the following schedule. Your start time is shown on the PEBC Identification/ Card of Admission that is mailed to you (see below).
Admission and Identification Your PEBC Identification/Card of Admission, together with other important information, will be sent to you 2-3 weeks before the examination. It is important to read all materials very carefully before the examination. Your PEBC Identification/Card of Admission must be brought to the examination room for each sitting and placed on your examination desk for inspection by the Presiding Officer and Invigilators (examination personnel). Never write on your PEBC Identification/Card of Admission. You must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the examination at the specific location and time indicated on your Identification/Card of Admission. For example, if your examination is scheduled to start at If you are more than one hour late, you will be admitted to the examination only with the consent of the Presiding Officer. You will NOT be granted entry once any candidates have left the examination room. No extra time will be provided to candidates who arrive late. Unless otherwise authorized, only candidates for the scheduled examination who present their PEBC Identification/Card of Admission will be permitted to enter the examination room. Family members or friends of candidates are NOT permitted to enter the examination building. Please Note: Although PEBC attempts to ensure the comfort of all candidates and personnel, you are advised to dress for fluctuating temperatures in examination rooms.
Candidate Materials The examination is closed-book (no aids are permitted except for the calculator provided by PEBC). No digital watches are permitted. You should take a non-digital watch (with hands to show the hour and minutes) to the examination room in case there is not a clock that you can easily read. It is your responsibility to monitor and use examination time appropriately. Pencils (with eraser tips) and standardized scientific calculators will be provided to all candidates. Calculator instructions are included in this website (see Calculators) and will also be found within each Examination Booklet. Please note that no additional time (for calculator “practice”) will be given to the examination administration. PEBC examination calculations do not require complex operations on the calculator, even though the calculator has many advanced capabilities. Provision of calculators to all candidates taking PEBC examinations will avoid security concerns associated with programmable personal calculators, and will enhance consistency at all examination centres. If you must take any medication during the examination time, bring it with you and show it to the Presiding Officer before the examination begins. Any packaging, inserts or related written material must be left at home or handed in to examination personnel. Items such as passports, wallets or small purses may be placed underneath your chair. Coats, large bags and other belongings must be stored in the location designated by examination personnel. During the examination period, you will NOT be permitted to have anything on your desk, EXCEPT: Surfaces of desks and all candidate materials and belongings are subject to inspection by examination personnel, at any time. You Must NOT Bring into the Examination: (these items are strictly prohibited):
During the Examination You and other candidates MUST NOT converse or communicate with one another in any manner whatsoever, or speak or read out loud while the examination is underway. Violation of this rule may result in the cancellation of your examination score in the session. You may converse with examination personnel if required, in a discrete and confidential manner. If you wish to use the washroom or when you are ready to hand in your examination materials, you must raise your hand to indicate this to examination personnel. Candidates should behave in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with examination personnel. At the End of the Examination At the end of the examination, you must leave the examination premises immediately after handing in your Examination Booklet, answer sheet and other examination materials. You must make all arrangements for transportation before entering the examination site and you must wait outside the building for friends or transportation. Improper Conduct During or After the Examination It is assumed that every candidate taking PEBC examinations is doing so for legitimate purposes to become a licensed pharmacist in Canada and will make their best effort when attempting a PEBC examination. Candidates may be dismissed from the examination or have other action taken, including possible legal prosecution, for any of the following reasons: In any such case, an incident report will be filed by the Presiding Officer and the candidate will be told of this action. The candidate may provide an independent explanation in writing to the PEBC office, no later than 7 calendar days following the close of the examination.
Comments, Complaints and Requests for Further Consideration Any comment or complaint concerning any aspect of the examination (e.g. process, examination facilities, examination supervision) should be made verbally to the Presiding Officer for immediate attention and correction if possible, and documented in writing immediately after the examination. Complaints which are not made on the examination day may not be considered. Any candidate who feels a specific matter requires further consideration or review must send their comments or information to PEBC, in writing together with a request for further consideration. This request and the accompanying information must be received by the Registrar-Treasurer within 7 calendar days after the close of the examination. Complaints which are received after this time period will NOT be considered.
Security of Examination Material (Copyright©): To ensure that the examination provides an equal opportunity for all candidates to demonstrate their levels of knowledge and ability to meet the required competence standards, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada maintains the strictest security of the content of its examinations before, during, and after each examination. All examination materials are protected by Copyright© and property right laws. Candidates must strictly follow the rules of conduct for examinations and the signed certification statements made on the examination application form. These rules and statements prohibit: • the giving or receiving of assistance in answering questions while in the examinations Contravention of the copyright and/or rules of conduct for examinations and the certification statements may be sufficient cause for the Board to: A candidate may be held responsible for all damages and cost-recovery in the event that the examination or any component of it is compromised by his/her action. Emergency Procedures Emergency Building Evacuation If the need arises for building evacuation due to fire or other emergency during an examination, the Presiding Officer, in cooperation with emergency personnel, has full authority to direct and supervise candidates and examination personnel in the emergency evacuation of a building. The guidelines and procedures established by PEBC are based on two underlying principles: 1) personal safety, and 2) security of examination content and materials. Events in an emergency situation may be unpredictable and procedures may require adjustment in a specific situation, however, some general guidelines include the following:
Other Extraordinary Circumstances If at any time before an upcoming PEBC examination administration, there should arise any circumstances including such factors as weather, transportation, strikes, public health issues, or other reasons which may affect the scheduling arrangements and admission procedures for examinations, advisory information will be promptly posted on the PEBC website: www.pebc.ca. You are advised to check the PEBC website (Evaluating Examination for Pharmacists Home Page) before attending an examination, to look for any special notices which may affect your arrangements. You will be required to comply with any health, safety, and security screening procedures, as posted in the examination centre or outlined verbally by examination personnel. PEBC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any examination administration, if circumstances require that a scheduled examination cannot be administered. |
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