Do Pharmacy Technicians get regulated in Minnesota?
Yes, Pharmacy Technicians do get regulated in Minnesota.
Is certification required for one to practice as Pharmacy Technician in Minnesota?
No, the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy does not require certification for pharmacy technicians.
What are the approved certification exams required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Minnesota?
The approved certification exams are PTCB (PTCE) and/or ICPT (ExCPT).
When is the registration dates for Pharmacy Technicians?
Pharmacy Technicians must be registered before starting employment.
Is Pharmacy Technician licensure required in Minnesota?
Yes, license is required for individuals who want to practice as a pharmacy technician in Minnesota.
What should I do to become a License Pharmacy Technician?
Is training required for Pharmacy Technicians in Minnesota?
As of this moment, training is provided in the pharmacy where you are employed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. But effective January 1, 2013 renewals of license for pharmacy technicians initially registered after January 1, 2012 must obtain Board-approved training from any of the following: Accredited Vocational/Technical Institution or College; PTCB or ICPT; 480 or more hours of employer-based training program; US Military or Public Health Service Training.
Are Pharmacy Technicians required to have a Continuing Education or CE?
Not at this time but may change as soon as the proposal is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy. By then, pharmacy technicians will be required of a 20-hour continuing education for a period of two (2) years.
How often is the Pharmacy Technician License renewal required?
Minnesota License for Pharmacy Technicians must be renewed annually on or before the 1st of January of each year. The renewal form will be mailed to you or may be downloaded here. Renewal fee is $20.
What must be done if I change jobs or change my home address?
The Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy must be notified within 10 days.
More information that Minnesota Pharmacy Technician must know:
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
www.phcybrd.state.mn.us
Office: 2829 University Ave. SE #530. Minneapolis, MN 55414-3251
Telephone: 651-201-2825 Fax: 651-201-2837
Professional Association for Minnesota Pharmacy Technicians:
Minnesota Pharmacists Association (MPhA)
www.mpha.org