Section 246-901-050. Technician program approval.

(1) Program standards. The board will establish standards for judging pharmacy technician training programs.

(2) Approval. In order for a program for training pharmacy technicians to be considered for approval by the board, the director of the program, who shall be a pharmacist, shall submit to the board a description of the course of training offered, including subjects taught, method of teaching, and practical experience provided. The director of the program shall also advise the board concerning the skills and knowledge which are obtained in the course, and the method by which the proficiency of the pharmacy technician in those skills and knowledge is tested or ascertained. The board may require such additional information from program sponsors.

(3) Program change. The director shall request board approval before implementing any significant program change.

(4) Reapproval. The director shall submit each approved program to the board for reapproval every five years.

(5) Registry. The board will maintain a registry of approved programs. Interested persons may request a copy of the registry by contacting the board.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005, chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 00-15-081, § 246-901-050, filed 7/19/00, effective 8/19/00; WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-901-050, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91; Order 141, § 360-52-040, filed 12/9/77.]

RCW 18.64.005, chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 00-15-081, § 246-901-050, filed 7/19/00, effective 8/19/00; WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-901-050, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91; Order 141, § 360-52-040, filed 12/9/77.