Looking for Nebraska pharmacy tech information? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Nebraska.
Does Nebraska regulate pharmacy technicians? Yes.
Is certification required to practice in Nebraska?
No.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state?
PTCB (PTCE) and ICPT (ExCPT).
When is registration required?
You must apply for registration within 30 days of beginning employment.
Is licensure required? Yes.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Board of Pharmacy
http://dhhs.ne.gov/
Office: Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit
State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Mail: PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Telephone: 402-471-2118 Fax: 402-471-3577
Professional Association for Nebraska pharmacy techs:
Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA)
www.npharm.org
What do I have to do to become licensed?
Yes, the supervising pharmacist oversees on-the-job training and keeps the appropriate records of the training.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements? No.
How often is renewal required?
Biannually. Pharmacy Technician registrations expire January 1 of each
odd-numbered year. The renewal fee is $25. Renewal forms will be sent
out by the Board of Pharmacy.
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address?
Report the change to the Board immediately by contacting the office at
402-471-2118 or sending an e-mail to dhhs.medicaloffice@nebraska.gov.
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