Technicians

Question 1

What schooling must techs have?

Answer 1

High school graduate

GED equivalent

Question 2

What must potential techs undergo?

Answer 2

Criminal background check

Question 3

How often do techs register?

Answer 3

Annually

Question 4

What exam must technicians pass?

Answer 4

Pharmacy technician certification board exam

Question 5

When do techs licenses expire in the year?

Answer 5

April 1

Question 6

Who is responsible for making sure all techs have their license up to date?

Answer 6

PIC

Question 7

Can a tech prepare a copy of a prescription?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Can a tech read a prescription to another person?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Can a tech counsel on meds?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Can a tech obtain prescriber authorization for refills?

Answer 10

Yes only if nothing about the script changes

Question 11

What do techs have to wear?

Answer 11

A name tag identifying them as a tech

Question 12

How old must techs be?

Answer 12

18

Question 13

What must a tech submit to the board?

Answer 13

Passport quality photo

Question 14

When does a tech have to have passed the certification board exam?

Answer 14

Before their first renewal

Question 15

After what date does a techs license become null and void?

Answer 15

March 31

Question 16

How many technicians per pharmacist?

Answer 16

2

Question 17

Can a tech perform a DUR?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

How many days do techs have to notify the board of change of employment?

Answer 18

10 days