Fast ID: Renewal of PRC ID

PRC now offers two ways of renewing the professional identification card, traditional and express. Fast ID can be done only by the applicant himself/herself and can be claimed the same day. Renewal by representative must undergo the traditional way. Authorization letter by the professional and valid ID of representative must be presented in claiming the Professional ID.

Source: PRC

A Filipino Pharmacist or any Filipino Professional who intends to renew his/her PRC ID must prepare the following requirements:

1. Properly accomplished renewal form
2. Two (2) pieces of passport size photo: close-up, colored, plain white background, with complete name tag
3. Photocopy of current professional ID card
4. For LOST professional ID, notarized affidavit of loss is required.
5. For destroyed professional ID, the destroyed card must be surrendered.

Application Form:

1. Application Form for Professional Identification Card (Traditional)
2. Application Form for Professional Identification Card (Fast ID)

Procedures: Renewal by traditional way

Step 1: Submit the properly accomplished renewal form with all the requirements at Windows 17, 18, or 30. Application Form for Professional Identification Card (Traditional)

Step 2: Pay the set fees to the cashier at Windows 33, 34, or 35.

Step 3: Go back to Windows 17, 18 or 30. Present the receipt and get the claim slip.

Step 4: Return to PRC on the scheduled day to claim the Professional ID. Make sure to bring the claim slip. If claiming by representative, please bring the authorization letter by the professional and valid ID of representative.

Procedures: FAST ID

Step 1: Properly accomplished form must be submitted at Windows 15, 19, or 29. Application Form for Professional Identification Card (Fast ID). The fee will be determined by the registration officer.

Step 2: Pay the set fees plus Fast ID fee to the Cashier at Window 36.

Step 3: Continue to photo capture station at the ground floor.

Step 4: Return the application form to Windows 15, 19 or 29 (Registration Division) and get the claim slip.

Step 5: Go to Windows 13, 23 or 32 (Releasing Counters) and presents the claim slip to get the professional ID.

Source: PRC Philippines

Disclaimer: 

The information  contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader and NOT intended to replace the official guidelines/policy set by PRC Philippines. The owner of this site disclaims any responsibility for the decisions you make based on this information. If you have any further questions, please visit PRC Philippines.

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) Requirements

What is ECE? Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. validates the accuracy and authenticity of the certification requirements. ECE can be applied at the same time as the FPGEC. Candidates are required to submit the ECE application together with appropriate fees. All payments must be made in dollars by money order, checks, or major credit cards (Visa or Mastercard). If money order is issued outside US, it must contain  the printed name of US bank in which the local bank is affiliated. The general evaluation report costs $85. A candidate must request ECE to submit the report directly to FPGEC since FPGEC will not accept report from candidates.

Source:ECE  

What are the requirements for ECE?
You will need to submit two sets of the following to ECE at
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

1. Pharmacy Education Documentation
2. Official Pharmacy School Transcripts
3. Official Proof of Degree

Please refer to FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin page 18 for details of the requirements.

Start your ECE application HERE.


Source: FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin
ECE Website


Disclaimer: 

The information  contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader and NOT intended to replace the official guidelines/policy set by NABP-FPGEC. The owner of this site disclaims any responsibility for the decisions you make based on this information. If you have any further questions, please visit NABP.

FPGEC Certification Program - Application Procedures

The following are the procedures in applying for FPGEC Certification Program:

1. Request for  FPGEC Application Request Form. The NABP will send you the official application form 5 business days after request is received. The length of time for mailing may vary subjecting on your location.
2. Complete the FPGEC Application and return to NABP together with your payment, documentation, two photographs, and certified photocopy of valid ID. (REQUIREMENTS)
3. Complete an application with Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) for assessment of your educational credentials. (Requirements for ECE)

• The FPGEC assesses every application along with all the documentation submitted while the ECE General Evaluation Report validates the accuracy and authenticity of the certification requirements. If the FPGEC and ECE find that your application meet the requirements, you will recieve a letter of acceptance to sit for the FPGEE. On the other hand, if your application does not meet the requirements, they will be inform you to correct the flaws. 
• The processing of your application commence on the date of receipt and the initial evaluation will be finished within six weeks. Additional assessment is necessary each time you resend any other supporting documents and that will take six more weeks. That is why, reading carefully of FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin is important so as not to miss a thing.
• Once your application is approved, the letter of acceptance will inform you that you need to register for the upcoming Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE).

After accomplishing the above steps, the next thing to do is to take the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT).

Source: NABP

Disclaimer: 

The information  contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader and NOT intended to replace the official guidelines/policy set by NABP-FPGEC. The owner of this site disclaims any responsibility for the decisions you make based on this information. If you have any further questions, please visit NABP.

Documentation and Fees for FPGEC Certification Program

Foreign Pharmacy Graduates who would like to undergo the FPGEC Certification Program must submit official documents and other supporting documents once your application is granted.

Requirements:

1. Official Transcript of Record (TOR)
2. Official Proof of Degree (Diploma)
3. Official Proof of Licensure and/or Registration (can be request at PRC)
4. Photo Identification -certified photocopy of a current ID (example: driver's license, PRC ID, or passport)
5. Certified photocopies of a. birth certificate b. marriage certificates, court orders approving a name change, or state-issued identification cards. 
6. Photographs (two identical, full-face, passport size, taken within three months of the date the application is mailed to NABP)

For further details about the requirements, please refer to page 18 of  FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin

Fees:

Payments must be made to NABP in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or money order, payable in US funds through US bank.

• Initial application: $800 ( $200 for the evaluation of documentation and $600 for the FPGEE)
• Re-examination after failure: $600
• Re-application after withdrawal or file closure: $800

For further details about the fees, please refer to page 5 of  FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin

Related Post:

National Association of Board of Pharmacy

FPGEC Certification Program (US)

Documentation and Fees for FPGEC Certification Program
FPGEC Application Procedures

Source: NABP

Disclaimer: 

The information  contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader and NOT intended to replace the official guidelines/policy set by NABP-FPGEC. The owner of this site disclaims any responsibility for the decisions you make based on this information. If you have any further questions, please visit NABP.

FPGEC Certification Program (US)

Two examinations to pass before issuance FPGEC Certification:

1. Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE)
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT)

Source: NABP

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination  Committee (FPGEC) which operates under the support and protection of National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is in charge of advising the foreign pharmacy graduate about the guidelines of the FPGEC Certification Program and the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE).

The FPGEC assesses the qualification of foreign pharmacy graduate based on all the requirements submitted. As foreign pharmacy graduate it is very important that you read carefully the FPGEC Certification Program - Application Bulletin to understand the whole process.

Before a foreign pharmacy graduate will be considered to sit for FPGEE, the following are the qualifications are needed:

1. Candidate must graduated from a recognized or accredited school of pharmacy of a foreign country or jurisdiction. 
2. Candidates who graduated prior to January 1, 2003 must have completed at least a four-year pharmacy curriculum at the time of graduation.Candidates who graduated after January 1, 2003 must have completed at least five-year pharmacy curriculum at the time of graduation.
3. Candidates must provide documentation that you are licensed and /or registered for the unrestricted practice of pharmacy in a foreign country or jurisdiction. (REQUIREMENTS)
4. Candidates must submit a completed application form, fees and supporting documentation in accordance with the procedures established by FPGEC.

Two examinations to pass before issuance FPGEC Certification:

1. Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE)
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT)

Related Post:

National Association of Board of Pharmacy

FPGEC Certification Program (US)

Documentation and Fees for FPGEC Certification Program
FPGEC Certification Program - Application Procedures

APPLICATION REQUEST FORM

Source: NAB

Disclaimer: 

The information  contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader and NOT intended to replace the official guidelines/policy set by NABP-FPGEC. The owner of this site disclaims any responsibility for the decisions you make based on this information. If you have any further questions, please visit NABP.