Looking for Nevada pharmacy tech information? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Nevada.
Does Nevada regulate pharmacy technicians? Yes.
Is certification required to practice in Nevada? No.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state? PTCB (PTCE).
When is registration required?
You must apply for and receive registration before beginning employment.
Is licensure required? Yes.
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. In addition, technicians must have
12 hours of in-service training between the biennial license renewal
periods.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements? Yes. One hour of law CE (1 CEU) is required prior to license renewal.
How often is renewal required?
Biennially, by October 31 on even-numbered years. Contact the pharmacy
board via e-mail to obtain an application at
pharmacy@govmail.state.nv.us or call (775) 850-1440 or (800) 364-2081.
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@Nevada.gov.
Other good info to know about Nevada pharmacy tech requirements:
Nevada State Board of Pharmacy
bop.nv.gov
Office: 431 West Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89509
Telephone: 775-850-1440 Fax: 775-850-1444
Professional Association for Nevada pharmacy techs:
Nevada Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (NVSHP)
www.nvshp.org
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