Technician and Assistant Membership
- For registered technicians, assistants, and technician students.
- Membership expires on December 31, 2025.
- PLI not included. Purchase separately at checkout.
- 2024 members get a 5% Loyalty Renewal discount.
From: $55.00 for 1 year
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Why Become a Technician Member?
Your Voice for Practice Excellence
OPA provides a unified voice for pharmacy technicians and all pharmacy professionals. Our ongoing advocacy efforts have expanded the scope of practice for pharmacists and technicians, including the ability to administer more vaccines. These advancements elevate the profession, create new opportunities for career growth, and can increase your earning potential. By joining OPA, you strengthen our impact as we work to enhance patient care, highlight the value of pharmacy, and secure the long-term success of the profession.
Investing in OPA strengthens our efforts to defend and advance the profession through:
Public Relations
Educating the public about the critical role pharmacy professionals play in Ontario’s health care system, highlighting how they can add capacity and enhance patient care.
Government Relations
Directly lobbying government officials to raise the profile of the profession, advocate for fair compensation and expand the scope of practice.
Communications
Effectively communicating with members keeps them apprised of relevant news and regulatory changes. We also develop tools, resources and services that support members’ needs.
Technician Membership Perks. Savings That Make a Difference!
Members collectively saved over
$150,000
so far this year using MemberPerks
Up Your Protection with Insurance
The pharmacy landscape is constantly evolving and OPA’s leading professional liability insurance (PLI) keeps up alongside you as you fulfill your professional duties.
Our PLI is designed by liability insurance experts in consultation with pharmacy professionals and automatically covers any changes in the scope of practice after approval by OCP.
OPA members can choose from a wide range of insurance products, including home and auto, travel, life insurance, and more. Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your valuables with coverage tailored to your needs.
90%
of members rely on us for their PLI
Your Hub for Valuable Education
As a CCCEP-accredited provider, we offer affordable, high-quality education relevant to healthcare trends and to support patient needs. With numerous PD courses, there are programs to help advance your practice regardless of your career stage.
NEW IN 2025: Starting February 2025, many of our exceptional in-demand courses will be available free of charge, exclusively for OPA members.
79%
of members rate our PD as high-quality
Stay In the Know with OPA Communications
We design our communications based on member feedback. We’re always communicating timely, relevant information through our emails and social media channels that support your professional and personal needs.
83%
of members rely on OPA communications for their pharmacy news
These are just some of the many benefits of being a member.
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