Do Pharmacy Technicians get regulated in Iowa?
Yes, Pharmacy Technicians do get regulated in Iowa.
Is certification required for one to practice as Pharmacy Technician in Iowa?
Yes, the State Board of Pharmacy in Iowa requires Pharmacy Technicians to obtain certification as of January 1, 2010. If you are not yet certified and registered as a pharmacy technician trainee, you are given 1 year to obtain certification.
What are the approved certification exams required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Iowa?
The approved certification exams include PTCB (PTCE) and/or ICPT (ExCPT).
When does Pharmacy Technician registration starts?
Pharmacy Technician registration starts within 30 days upon employment.
Is Pharmacy Technician licensure required in Iowa?
Yes, the registration application for Pharmacy Technician license must be submitted within 30 days upon employment acceptance in a pharmacy as a certified pharmacy technician or technician-in-training.
What should I do to become a License Pharmacy Technician?
Is training required for Pharmacy Technicians in Iowa?
No, however, the pharmacy is responsible to provide training to their hired technicians and keep accurate records of their training.
Are Pharmacy Technicians required to have a Continuing Education or CE?
No, Pharmacy Technicians who practice in Iowa are not required to have continuing education unless you want to maintain your certification.
How often is the Pharmacy Technician License renewal required?
Iowa License for Pharmacy Technicians must be renewed on the last day of the registrant’s birth month every 2 years. Your renewal application is usually sent 2 months before the expiration of the current registration. Renewal fee is $55.
What must be done if I change jobs or change my home address?
The Iowa State Board of Pharmacy must be notified within 10 days.
Other good to know Iowa Pharmacy Technician requirements:
Iowa Board of Pharmacy
www.state.ia.us/ibpe/pharmacy_technician/index.html
Office: 400 SW Eighth Street, Suite E. Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4688
Telephone: 515-281-5944 Fax: 515-281-4609
Professional Association for an Iowa Pharmacy Technician:
Iowa Pharmacy Association
www.iarx.org