Md. Code Regs. 10.34.34.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.34.34.05 - Registration Requirements

A. An applicant currently certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program shall:

(1) Submit to the Board a signed completed application on a form provided by the Board;

(2) Submit to the Board evidence of current certification by a national pharmacy certification program;

(3) Pay a fee as set forth in COMAR 10.34.09; and

(4) Submit a request for a State Criminal History Records check.

B. An applicant that does not qualify under §A of this regulation shall:

(1) Submit to the Board a signed completed application on a form provided by the Board;

(2) Be 17 years old or older;

(3) Meet the following educational requirements:

(a) Be a high school graduate or have attained a high school equivalency diploma;

(b) Be enrolled and in good standing at a high school; or

(c) Meet the requirements of §C of this regulation;

(4) Provide satisfactory proof to the Board of the applicant's successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the Board that:

(a) Is no longer than 6 months duration; and

(b) Includes 160 hours of work experience;

(5) Pass an examination approved by the Board as set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter;

(6) Pay a fee as set forth in COMAR 10.34.09; and

(7) Submit a request for a State Criminal History Records check.

C. An applicant who does not meet the requirements of §A or B of this regulation shall:

(1) Submit to the Board a signed application on a form provided by the Board;

(2) Comply with the age requirements as set forth in §B of this regulation;

(3) Provide written verification from the pharmacy permit holder that the applicant has worked in the pharmacy area of a pharmacy operated by the same pharmacy permit holder continuously since January 1, 2006;

(4) Provide written verification from the pharmacist who has supervised the applicant for at least 6 months that the applicant has performed competently;

(5) Pay a fee as set forth in COMAR 10.34.09; and

(6) Submit a request for a State Criminal History Records check.

D. The Board of Pharmacy shall provide the pharmacy technician with a registration card and pocket identification card upon initial registration and renewal.

Md. Code Regs. 10.34.34.05

Regulations .05 amended effective 42:7 Md. R. 570, eff.7/1/2015; amended effective 45:3 Md. R. 157, eff. 2/12/2018; recodified from .04 effective 50:26 Md. R. 1132, eff. 1/8/2024