NMBOP: 16.19.05 INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM Flashcards
Define
“Approved training area”
means a place for instructing an intern for licensure subject to requirements of the board.
Define
“Approved program”
means a program of training as outlined by the “standards of practice.”
Define
“Computed time”
means that time credited towards the training period which begins from the date of intern registration and continues under the requirements of the approved program. Computed time shall consist of a maximum of 48 hours per week acquired in the internship program; including those hours acquired in an academic clinical pharmacy program, extern program, radiopharmacy program, or a “demonstration project” approved by the board.
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. is the total time you spend in your internship, starting from when you register as an intern. You can earn up to 48 hours per week through various approved training programs, including academic and clinical pharmacy programs, externships, radiopharmacy, or special board-approved projects.
Define
“Intern”
means a pharmacy student or a graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy and registered in an approved program of supervised training.
Define
“Intern certificate of registration”
means that certificate furnished by the board upon approval of, application for registration of intern, received from the intern applicant.
Define
“Training period”
means 1500 hours if in the doctor of pharmacy program of structured internship experience under the instruction of a licensed pharmacist that is a board approved or college approved preceptor, said hours to be acquired after the satisfactory completion of all courses in the first semester of college of pharmacy curriculum, or its equivalent. Satisfactory completion requires that the student be eligible to progress in the college of pharmacy curriculum.
Define
“Structured internship experience”
may be obtained through academic internship hours for a minimum of 1500 internship hours satisfactorily completed and documented in an academic setting in the doctor of pharmacy program.
Define
“Preceptor”
means a licensed pharmacist who meets those requirements for the supervision and training of an intern as stipulated in Subsection D of 16.19.5.8 NMAC of this regulation.
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“Supervision”
means that the preceptor shall maintain personal contact with the intern and shall be responsible for the required training at all times during the training period.
Question: What forms and materials are required for internship training?
Answer: Required forms include:
- Application for registration of intern.
- Employer’s affidavit for internship.
- Employer’s affidavit for externship/clinical.
- Annual preceptor evaluation of intern.
- Annual intern evaluation of preceptor.
Reports and project assignments may also be required as part of the approved program.
Question: What are the general requirements for approved training facilities?
Answer: General requirements include:
- A current license or permit.
- No unresolved deficiencies in compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
- One current professional reference book or internet access to approved resources.
Question: What are the requirements for a preceptor?
Answer: Each preceptor must:
- Be certified by the board or approved by another state board of pharmacy.
- Have been actively engaged in pharmacy practice for one year.
- Not have been convicted of violations related to pharmacy laws unless waived by the board.
- Submit all required forms and evaluations to the board on time.
- Adhere to regulations governing legal and ethical professional conduct.
- Not leave the intern alone to assume the responsibility of a pharmacist.
Question: What are the requirements for an intern?
Answer: Intern requirements include:
- Applying to the board on the required form before starting the internship and completing the first semester of the college of pharmacy curriculum.
- Wearing a board-approved identification tag during pharmacy employment or internship training.
- Knowing and observing legal liabilities and restrictions.
- Completing all assignments and forms, and having them certified by the preceptor.
- Notifying the board of any changes in address, employment, or college status within 10 days.
- Displaying the intern registration and renewal in the training area.
- Renewing registration annually by the last day of September.
Question: Under what conditions can an intern registration be renewed?
Answer: Intern registration can be renewed if:
- The intern has a degree from an ACPE accredited college but hasn’t completed required hours for the state board exam, or is still enrolled as a pharmacy student.
- The intern has failed the NAPLEX or MPJE exam and needs to renew until the next scheduled exam date, within the period stated under 16.19.2.9 NMAC.
- Renewed by prior approval or direction of the board.
Question: Under what circumstances can an intern registration be revoked or suspended?
Answer: An intern registration may be revoked or suspended for:
- Violations of statutes or regulations.
- Failure to comply with the approved program or internship requirements.
- Suspension or dismissal from university or college attendance.
- Following due notice filed pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act.
