A Pharmacy Technician means a person licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy who assists the Pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy pursuant to rules of the board.
(1) An applicant for renewal of a Pharmacy Technician license must:
(a) Pay the biennial license fee required in OAR 855-110.
(b) Complete the continuing pharmacy education requirements as directed in OAR 855-135;
| Processing Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 2-3 Weeks |
To qualify for licensure as a Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician, an applicant must demonstrate that the applicant is at least 18 years of age and has completed high school (or equivalent).
During the period from July 1 through June 30 of each biennial license renewal cycle, a Pharmacy Technician must have satisfactorily completed 20 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education. These hours must include:
(a) Two hours of continuing pharmacy education in pharmacy law;
(b) Two hours of continuing pharmacy education in patient safety or medication error prevention;
(c) Two hours of continuing pharmacy education in cultural competency either approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 or any cultural competency; and
(d) Fourteen additional hours of continuing pharmacy education or documented onsite training approved by the board.