Pharmacy Licensing Examination Eligibility

Questions and Answers

What is the minimum amount of full-time experience required for graduates of registered or accredited programs leading to the bachelor's degree in pharmacy?

Three months

One year

Two years

Six months (correct)

During which period can any portion or all of the internship be completed?

During the first year of a professional education program in pharmacy

Subsequent to the successful completion of the first year of a professional education program in pharmacy and not concurrent with full-time enrollment in such a program (correct)

During full-time enrollment in a professional education program in pharmacy

Only during the summer break

How is full-time defined for the calculation of equivalencies?

45 hours per week

35 hours per week

30 hours per week

40 hours per week (correct)

What is the minimum amount of time a registered pharmacist must have practiced before assuming a preceptorship?

One year Signup and view all the answers

How many full-time interns can a preceptor pharmacist supervise at a time?

One Signup and view all the answers

How many part-time interns can a preceptor pharmacist supervise at a time?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of prescriptions and/or drug orders dispensed annually required for a pharmacy to engage one intern?

5,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is not required to complete a 12-month internship program to be eligible for licensure in pharmacy?

A graduate of a registered or accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration of the internship program for graduates of non-registered and non-accredited pharmacy programs, including foreign programs, to be eligible for licensure?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a requirement for an internship program to be considered acceptable for licensure purposes?

The program must be accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Signup and view all the answers

When can graduates of non-registered and non-accredited pharmacy programs, including foreign programs, begin an internship program?

Only after passing an initial examination determined by the department to be satisfactory for measuring their knowledge of pharmacy practice. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a factor that the department considers when determining the sufficiency of an applicant's knowledge for licensure purposes?

The applicant's experience in a pharmacy setting prior to beginning their internship. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the initial examination required for graduates of non-registered and non-accredited programs, including foreign programs, before they can begin an internship?

To ensure that the applicant has a fundamental understanding of the practice of pharmacy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internship Program Requirements for Pharmacy Licensing

Graduates from registered or accredited pharmacy programs must complete a minimum of six months as a pharmacy intern.
Internship must focus on preparing, compounding, preserving, and dispensing medications as well as patient counseling and monitoring drug regimens.
Supervision by a registered pharmacist is mandatory during the internship period.

Time and Experience Requirements

Internship can occur after completing the first year of a pharmacy education program, provided it is not concurrent with full-time enrollment.
Following the awarding of a pharmacy degree, interns may also complete their internship, adhering to section 63.1 of the regulatory requirements.
Part-time supervised practice can count towards the internship requirement, granted proportional credit.
Full-time work is defined as a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Preceptor Pharmacist Specifications

Each intern must be supervised by a designated preceptor pharmacist.
Preceptors must have at least one year of practice experience before overseeing interns.
A preceptor can supervise one full-time intern or up to two part-time interns.

Additional Training Facility Requirements

Pharmacies engaging in intern training can employ one intern for every 5,000 prescriptions or drug orders dispensed annually, with adjustments for major fractions of 5,000.

Regulations for Nonregistered or Nonaccredited Program Graduates

As of January 1, 2022, graduates from nonregistered or nonaccredited pharmacy programs must pass an initial examination to begin their internship.
Post-examination, these graduates must complete at least 12 months of full-time internship experience aligned with established regulations.
Successful completion of the internship enables applicants to undertake further examinations required for licensure, assessing their pharmacy knowledge.

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Graduates

Individuals graduating from recognized Doctor of Pharmacy programs fulfill the internship requirement through their curriculum.

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Learn about the eligibility criteria for pharmacy licensing examination, including the required internship program and experience.