Do Pharmacy Technicians get regulated in Washington?
Yes, they do regulate Pharmacy Technicians in Washington.
What are the approved certification exams required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Washington?
The approved certification exams in Washington are PTCB (PTCE) and ICPT (ExCPT).
Is certification required for Pharmacy Technicians in Washington?
Pharmacy technicians are not required by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy to maintain a national certification.
Is Pharmacy Technician registration required in Washington?
Yes, the Washington State Board of Pharmacy does require Pharmacy Technicians to obtain registration before working in a pharmacy.
Is training required for Pharmacy Technicians in Washington?
Yes, pharmacy technicians are required to complete training at a board approved training program in two ways: formal academic program or on-the-job training. Training must include 520 hours of lecture, discussion and testing combined. And from the 520 hours, 8 hours of which should be devoted to learning the Washington Pharmacy Law.
What should I do to become a License Pharmacy Technician?
Are Pharmacy Technicians required to have a Continuing Education or CE?
The Washington State Board of Pharmacy began the process of promulgating rules as of July 2011.
Other Washington Pharmacy Technician requirements to keep in mind:
Washington Board of Pharmacy
www.dhp.Washington.gov/Pharmacy/news_technician.htm
Office: Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300. Henrico Washington 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-4456
http://nhanow.com/pharmacy-technician/requirements/Washington.aspx
http://www.dhp.Washington.gov/pharmacy/pharmacy_faq.htm
http://www.nabp.net/news/washington-news-new-requirements-for-pharmacy-technician-certification
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.64A&full=true#18.64A.030