Pharmacy Technician Alabama Info
Following are the important facts you need to know about the pharmacy technician Alabama requirements.
Does Alabama regulate pharmacy technicians? Yes
Is certification required to practice in Alabama? Yes--from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state? No particular education program requirements
When is registration required? Before practicing as a pharmacy technician
Is licensure required? Yes. You must obtain your registration certificate BEFORE working in a pharmacy.
What do I have to do to become licensed?
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Submit a written pharmacy technician application to the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy requesting registration as a pharmacy technician (download application from www.albop.com Forms and Applications)
- Have the form with your signature notarized
- Include a recent (within 6 months) passport-type photo
- Include the registration fee
Is training required? No, however, once licensed you must work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in Alabama. You must also participate in continuing education (CE). See the next section for more information on CE requirements.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements? Yes. Each year
you must obtain 3 hours of continuing education with one of the hours
being a “live” credit hour; technicians can receive CE credit for any CE
hour that is ACPE-T (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education-Technician) or Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) approved.
How often is renewal required? Biennially on odd-numbered years
What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address? Notify the board within 10 days by downloading the appropriate form from www.albop.com Forms and Applications, fill out the form, and submit it to the Board.
Other good info to know about pharmacy technician Alabama requirements:
- An Alabama pharmacy technician’s registration certificate must be displayed in the pharmacy at all times.
- A technician must wear a name tag identifying himself or herself as a pharmacy technician at all times while working.
- A technician may only perform pharmacy functions that do not require professional judgment and may not handle controlled substances.
- Three technicians, one of whom has certification through any credentialing organization approach by the board, are sufficient in the prescription area for each licensed pharmacist on duty in the state of Alabama.
Essential Contact Info for Pharmacy Technician Alabama
Alabama State Board of Pharmacy
www.albop.com
Office: 111 Village St.
Hoover, AL 35242
Voice: 205-981-2280 Fax: 205.981.2330
Mail: P.O. Box 381988
Birmingham, AL 35238
Professional Association:
Alabama Association of Pharmacy Technicians (ALAPT)
alaptchapter@yahoo.com
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