Looking for Oklahoma pharmacy technician information? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Oklahoma.
Does Oklahoma regulate pharmacy technicians? Yes.
Is certification required to practice in Oklahoma? No.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state? None. However, individual employers may have requirements regarding national certification
When is registration required?
Prior to registration, you must complete Phase 1 of a Pharmacy
Technician Training Program. After registration, you then begin
on-the-job training, which must be completed within 90 days.
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.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements? No.
How often is renewal required?
Annually. Pharmacy Technician registrations expire on the last day of
your birth month. The renewal fee is $40. You may renew online here). The Board will mail out reminder postcards 60 days prior to the expiration of your permit.
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address? Report the change to the Board.
Other good info to know about Oklahoma pharmacy tech requirements:
Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
www.pharmacy.ok.gov
Office: 4545 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 112
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3488
Telephone: 405-521-3815 Fax: 405-521-3758
Professional Association for Oklahoma Pharmacy Technicians:
Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPhA)
www.opha.com
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