Section 61-04-11-09 - Qualified pharmacy technician administration of medicationsAn authorized pharmacist may delegate the administration of a subcutaneous or intramuscular injectable medication to a qualified pharmacy technician given the following:
1. The medication administration has been delegated by the authorized pharmacist;2. The authorized pharmacist is readily and immediately available to the qualified pharmacy technician either in-person or by way of an audio and video link;3. The qualified technician has completed a practical training program that is approved by the board. This training program must include hands-on injection technique and the recognition and treatment of emergency reactions;4. The qualified technician maintains a continuing competency on injections of medications which are expected to be performed;5. The qualified technician has and maintains a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or basic cardiac life support; and6. The authorized pharmacist maintains the responsibility for all administrations that are delegated to a qualified pharmacy technician. This involves recordkeeping, adverse event reporting, and ensuring the pharmacy technician remains qualified.N.D. Admin Code 61-04-11-09
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2021-383, January 2022, effective 1/1/2022.General Authority: NDCC 43-15-10
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-15-10, 43-15-31.5