Membership in the Society is open in the following categories as outlined in the Bylaws:

Full Member

Any Pharmacy Technician who resides in the province of Alberta.Pharmacy Technician means an individual who, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs technical duties associated with the provision of pharmacy services 

Associate Member

Any Pharmacy Technician who is not a resident of Alberta (or)

Any industry representative of pharmacy 

Student Member

Any student in a formal Pharmacy Technician training program 

Pharmacy Assistant Member

Any individual working in a support capacity in a pharmacy who is not a Pharmacy Technician

All members are eligible to receive publications and benefits. Only Full Members are eligible to vote on matters of the Society.

mail-in application form - online application form

What is PTSA?

PTSA is a member-focused non-profit organization whose aim is to support the professional development of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants through representation and education. 

What does PTSA do? 

PTSA provides many benefits to members that contribute to personal and professional development.

PTSA works collaboratively with pharmacy stakeholders in Alberta, across Canada and internationally to enhance the knowledge, rights, and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician.

Why is there a membership fee?

PTSA provides regular communications as well as valuable member services. The fee helps defray the costs associated with providing these services and running the organization. All of those involved with the day to day running of PTSA are volunteers – PTSA has no paid employees.

Who can join?

Membership is open to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, pharmacy industry represenatives and students. Please refer to the detailed list of specific membership categories.

Is PTSA a union?

No, PTSA is not a union. Its aim is to promote the professionalism of the pharmacy technician and recognition of the vital role technicians play as part of the health care team.

Membership Categories

(Membership valid until June 30, 2011)

*Fees valid from June 1 – December 31, 2010. Applications and payment must be completed online or postmarked by December 31, 2010 to qualify for current fees.

$52.50 (50.00 plus 2.50 GST) - Full Member

$42.00 (40.00 plus 2.00 GST) - Associate Member

$31.50 (30.00 plus 1.50 GST) - Student Member

$31.50 (30.00 plus 1.50 GST) - Assistant Member

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