Section R. 338.521 - Pharmacist licensure by examinationRule 21.
(1) An applicant for licensure as a pharmacist by examination shall submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department with the requisite fee.(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174; R 338.7001 to R 338.7005; and any other rules promulgated under the code, an applicant for licensure shall satisfy all of the following requirements: (a) Obtain one of the following: (i) A professional degree from a school of pharmacy accredited by the ACPE.(ii) A FPGEC certification from the NABP. An applicant that has an FPGEC certification from NABP has met the English proficiency requirement as the applicant's credentials and English proficiency have been evaluated and determined to be equivalent to the credentials required in this state.(iii) A score transfer from NABP if the applicant has been licensed in another state for 1 day to 1 year.(c) Complete an internship as set forth in R 338.515.(d) Complete a 1-time training identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.511 and section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148.(e) Complete a 1-time training in opioids and other controlled substances awareness as required in R 338.3135.(f) Provide an attestation to the department that the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the code and the board's rules to competently practice pharmacy in this state.(3) An applicant that is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following: (a) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form.(b) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.521
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