D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9906

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-9906 - REGISTRATION FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES

9906.1

A person shall register with the Board as a pharmacy technician trainee within thirty (30) days after beginning an employer-based pharmacy technician program recognized by the Board.

9906.2

Individuals enrolled in a non-employer-based pharmacy technician training program shall register with the Board as a pharmacy technician trainee prior to performing duties of a pharmacy technician trainee in a pharmacy.

9906.3

A pharmacy technician trainee registration shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance and shall not be renewed.

9906.4

Every pharmacy that uses a person as a pharmacy technician trainee shall have documentation on site at the pharmacy and available for inspection showing that the person is currently enrolled in a Board approved pharmacy technician training program.

9906.5

A registered pharmacy technician trainee may provide the pharmacy technician functions permitted under § 9910 of this chapter, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, commensurate with the training and experience he or she has received.

9906.6

To be eligible to register as a pharmacy technician trainee a person shall:

(a) Be at least 17 years of age;

(b) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

(c) Be enrolled in a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program or employed in a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician trainee.

9906.7

To apply for a registration as a pharmacy technician trainee a person shall:

(a) Submit a completed application to the Board on the required forms and include:

(1) The applicant's social security number on the application. If the applicant does not have a social security number, the applicant shall:

(i) Submit with the application a sworn affidavit, under penalty of perjury, stating that he or she does not have a social security number; and

(ii) Submit proof acceptable to the Board that he or she is legally authorized to be in the United States, such as a Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization, Resident Alien Card, a valid foreign passport with a visa; or a work permit card from the Department of Homeland Security (I-766 or I-688B).

(2) Two (2) recent passport-type photographs of the applicant's face measuring two inches by two inches (2" x 2"), which clearly expose the area from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin; and

(3) One (1) clear photocopy of a U.S. government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as proof of identity.

(b) Submit proof acceptable to the Board that the applicant has successfully met the requirements set forth in § 9906.5 of this chapter;

(c) Undergo a criminal background check; and

(d) Pay all required fees.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9906

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15117 (11/20/2015)