PTCB Certification - Assignment
Almost all states require practicing pharmacists to be licensed and to register with the state, while the requirements for pharmacy technicians are not as strict or uniform. Why are the requirements different for pharmacists' licenses?
A pharmacist has completed a higher level of education, and will take more responsibility on the job.
Which of the following accurately describes pharmacy technician licensing in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a license for pharmacy technicians.
How do the different pharmacy technician requirements in Colorado and Texas affect pharmacy technicians in those states?
In Texas, a certified pharmacy technician has demonstrated a basic understanding of pharmacy-related knowledge and skills; a pharmacy technician in Colorado has not.
What are the continuing education requirements for pharmacy technicians in Texas?
Technicians can choose to maintain their PTCB certification or not, but in either case, they must take 20 CEUs per year.
What are the requirements for pharmacy technician registration in Texas?
Technicians must be PTCB certified and registered with the state of Texas.
Which of the states explored has the most requirements to work as a pharmacy technician?
Texas
Why are the requirements for pharmacy technicians different in each state?
The 10th Amendment allows each state to develop its own Pharmacy Practice Act, which defines the role of the pharmacy technician.
Based on the information provided, how would you apply for registration of the USMLE Step 3 Medication Exam?
contact the Federate of State Medical Boards
A person who took a job as a pharmacy technician in the state of Texas without being a certified pharmacy technician is committing ____________.
medical fraud
If a person worked in Colorado without being certified, there would be _______ consequences.
no
Where can someone find additional information about working as a pharmacy technician in a specific state?
that state's Board of Pharmacy
