DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
Filed with the secretary of state on These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary secretary of State state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6), of the administrative procedures act or 48 of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary secretary of State state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairs
by sections 16145, 16148, 16184, 16201, 16204, 16205, 17707,
17731, 17739, 17739a, 17739b, and 17739c, and 17742a of the
public health code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.16145(3),
333.16148, 333.16184, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.17703,
333.17707, 333.17731, 333.17739, 333.17339a 333.17739a,
333.17739b, and 333.17739c, and 333.17742a, and Executive
Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and
2011-4, MCL 330.3101 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.3651, R 338.3653, R 338.3655, R 338.3657, R 338.3659, R 338.3661, R 338.3663, and R 338.3665 of the Michigan administrative code are amended, and R 338.3652, R 338.3654, and R 338.3662 are added, as follows:
R 338.3651 Pharmacy technician licensure; eligibility; examination.
Rule 1. (1) An applicant for licensure by examination as a pharmacy technician shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the appropriate fee unless the applicant is exempt from filing under any of the following exemptions pursuant to section 17739a(4) of the code, MCL 333.17739a:
(a) A student enrolled in a pharmacy technician program approved by the board under R 338.3655.
(b) A licensee who holds a temporary pharmacy technician license under R 338.3652 and section 17739b of the code, MCL 333.17739b.
(c) A licensee who holds a limited pharmacy technician licensee under section 17739c of the code, MCL 333.17739c.
(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the requirements
of section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174, administrative rules promulgated
under the code, an applicant shall comply with all of the following
requirements:
(a) Have met the requirements specified in section 17739a(1)(b) and (c) of
the code, MCL 333.17739a(1)(b) and (c). Have graduated from an accredited
high school or comparable school or educational institution or passed the
general educational development test or the graduate equivalency examination.
(b) Unless exempt under section 17739a(4), MCL 333.17739a(4) of the code,
have Have passed and provided proof to the department of passing
any of the following examinations:
(i) Examinations specified in section 17739a(1)(d)(i) and (ii) of the code,
MCL 333.17739a(1)(d)(i) and (ii).The certified pharmacy technician
examination given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the
National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
(ii) A nationally recognized and administered pharmacy technician
certification examination that covers the topics specified in section
17739a(1)(d)(iv) of the code, MCL 333.17739a(1)(d)(iv), and has been
approved by the board under R 338.3654.
(iii) An employer-based training program examination with a minimum of 100
questions that covers the topics specified in section 17739a(1)(d)(iv) of the code,
MCL 333.17739a(1)(d)(iv), and that has been approved by the board,
pursuant to both of the following: under R 338.3654.
(A) The employer submits to the department at least 60 days prior to
administering the examination a completed application for approval of the
examination, the examination, and the answers to the examination.
(B) Approval of the examination shall be valid until the examination is
changed.
(c) Beginning March 16, 2021, an applicant shall submit proof of having completed training in identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.3659.
R 338.3652 Temporary license.
Rule 2. (1) Subject to the limitations in section 16181 of the code, MCL 333.16181, and under section 17739b, of the code, MCL 333.17739b, the department may issue a nonrenewable, temporary license to an applicant who is preparing for the proficiency examination and has completed all requirements for licensure as a pharmacy technician except passing the proficiency examination required under section 17739a(1)(d) of the code, MCL 333.17739a.
(2) An applicant applying for a pharmacy technician temporary license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the appropriate fee.
(3) The temporary license expires 1 year after the date the temporary license is issued.
R 338.3653 Licensure by endorsement.
Rule 3. (1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit a completed
application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite
fee. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code and administrative
rules promulgated under the code, an applicant shall satisfy both of the
following requirements: An applicant who meets the requirements of this
rule is presumed to meet the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL
333.16186.
(a) Have met the
requirements specified in section 17739a(1)(b) and (c) of the code, MCL 333.17739a(1)(b)
and (c).
(b) Meet 1 of the following
requirements:
(i) If licensed less than 5 years in another state, submit proof
that the applicant passed 1 of the approved examinations specified in R
338.3651(b).
(ii) If licensed 5 or more years in another state, the applicant is
presumed to meet the requirements of section 17739a(1)(d) of the code, MCL
333.17739a(1)(d).
(2) An applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements:
(a) Have graduated from an accredited high school or comparable school or educational institution, or passed the general educational development test or the graduate equivalency examination.
(b) Satisfy the requirements in section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174.
(c) Hold a pharmacy technician license or registration by examination in another state that is active and in good standing.
(d) Submit proof that the applicant passed 1 of the approved examinations specified in R 338.3651(2)(b).
(e) Beginning March 16, 2021, submit proof of having completed training in identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.3659.
(2) (3) In addition to meeting the requirements of subrule
subrules (1) and (2) of this rule, an applicant’s license shall
must be verified, on a form provided by the department, by the
licensing agency of another any state of the United States
in which the applicant holds a current license or ever held a license as a pharmacy
technician. This includes, but is not limited to, showing proof of any
disciplinary action taken or pending disciplinary action imposed upon the applicant.
Verification must be sent directly to the department from the licensing agency
and include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the
applicant.
R 338.3654 Examination requirements; board approval; approval process.
Rule 4. (1) Except for the PTCB and NHA examinations, a nationally recognized pharmacy technician proficiency certification examination and an employer-based training program proficiency examination must be approved by the board.
(2) An employer-based training program proficiency examination must be offered in association with a specific employer-based training program and cover the topics specified in section 17739a(1)(d)(iv) of the code, MCL 333.17739a.
(3) An entity that offers a nationally recognized pharmacy technician proficiency certification examination shall submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department with proof of current national accreditation in order to be approved by the board. If the examination is nationally accredited, after the department processes the application, it shall be considered approved by the board. If national accreditation is lost, the examination will no longer be approved by the board.
(4) An entity that offers an employer-based training program proficiency examination shall submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department and a copy of the examination with the correct answers clearly identified for each question.
(5) An entity that offers an employer-based training program proficiency examination shall submit a modification to a proficiency examination during its approval term to the department on a form provided by the department pursuant to the requirements of this rule.
(6) Beginning July 1, 2022, a nationally recognized certification proficiency examination or employer-based training program proficiency examination approved by the board before July 1, 2022, shall submit an application consistent with this rule for approval.
(7) Beginning July 1, 2022, the board’s approval of an examination expires 5 years after the date of approval.
R 338.3655 Approved pharmacy technician programs.
Rule 5. (1) Pursuant to sections 16171(a), 17739(2), and 17739a(1) of the
code, MCL 333.16171(a), MCL 333.17739(2), and MCL 333.17739a(1), a student in
an approved pharmacy technician program is exempt from, and not eligible
for, licensure while in the program. Any of the The following
pharmacy technician programs are considered board-approved for this purpose
after a completed application on a form provided by the department along
with proof of accreditation is submitted to and reviewed by the department:
(a) A pharmacy technician program including an employer-based training
program that is accredited by the accreditation council American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists/Accreditation Council for pharmacy education
Pharmacy Education (acpe) Pharmacy Technician Accreditation
Commission (ASHP/ACPE).
(b)
A pharmacy technician program that is offered by a pharmacist an education
program that is accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education
(acpe) ASHP/ACPE or by an agency accredited by the United States Department
of Education.
(2) If either of the following pharmacy technician programs do not meet the requirements in subrule (1) of this rule, the program may apply for board approval by submitting an application to the department on a form provided by the department, along with an attestation form that verifies compliance with the information required in subrule (3) of this rule.
(c) (a) A comprehensive curriculum-based pharmacy technician
education and training program conducted by a school that is licensed pursuant
to the Proprietary Schools Act proprietary schools act, 1943 PA
148, MCL 395.101 to 395.103.
(d) (b) A pharmacy technician training program utilized by
a pharmacy or employer that includes training in the functions, specified
in section 17739(1) of the code, MCL 333.17739(1), and R 338.3665,
required to assist the pharmacist in the technical functions associated with
the practice of pharmacy.
(2) (3) The contents of the training programs offered
under subdivisions (c) and (d) of subrule (1) (2) of this rule
must include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(a) The duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician and a pharmacist, including the standards of patient confidentiality, and ethics governing pharmacy practice.
(b) The tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures related to the
pharmacy technician’s position pursuant to the duties specified in section 17739(1)
of the code, MCL 333.17739(1), and R 338.3665.
(c) The pharmaceutical-medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescriptions and drug orders.
(d) The general storage, packaging, and labeling requirements of drugs, prescriptions, or drug orders.
(e) The arithmetic calculations required for the usual dosage determinations.
(f) The essential functions related to drug, purchasing, and inventory control.
(g) The recordkeeping functions associated with prescriptions or drug orders.
(3)
To gain approval under subdivisions (c) and (d) of subrule (1) of this rule, an
application shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department,
along with an attestation form that verifies compliance with the information
required by subrule (2) of this rule.
(a) The full name and date of birth of the pharmacy technician student.
(b) The starting date of the pharmacy technician education
program and date the student successfully completed the program.
(c) The program syllabus and activities performed in the program.
(5) A student shall complete a board-approved pharmacy technician program within 2 years of beginning the program in order to maintain his or her exemption from licensure in subrule (6) of this rule, and R 338.3651.
(6) A student in a board-approved pharmacy technician program is exempt from, and not eligible for, licensure while in the program.
(7) Beginning July 1, 2022, a pharmacy technician program that was board approved before July 1, 2022, must reapply and meet the requirements of this rule. Beginning July 1, 2022, the board’s approval of a program expires 5 years after the date of approval. After 5 years, upon review by the department, a pharmacy technician program may be reapproved if it has maintained its accreditation.
R
338.3657 Requirements for relicensure; Relicensure requirements for pharmacy
technician technicians.
Rule 7. (1) An applicant for relicensure whose Michigan pharmacy
technician license has lapsed under the provisions of section 16201(3) or (4)
of the code, MCL 333.16201(3) or (4), and is not currently licensed
in another state as applicable, may be relicensed by submitting a
completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the
appropriate fee, and complying with the following requirements:
|
(a) |
Lapsed 0-3
|
Lapsed more than 3 years |
|
(i)
|
√
|
√
|
|
(ii) Good moral character: Establish that he or she is of good moral character as defined under sections 1 to 7 of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47. |
√
|
√
|
|
(iii) Submit fingerprints: Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174. |
|
√
|
|
(iv)
|
√ |
√ |
|
(v)
|
|
√ |
|
(vi) Beginning March 16, 2021, an applicant shall submit proof of having completed training in identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.3659. |
√
|
√
|
|
(vii) Verification: Submit verification from the licensing agency of all other states of the United States in which the applicant has ever held a license to practice as a pharmacy technician. Verification must include the record of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant. |
√
|
√
|
(2)
An applicant whose Michigan pharmacy technician license has lapsed and who
holds a current and valid license in another state shall comply with all of the
following:
(a) Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department,
together with the requisite fee.
(b) Submit proof of having completed 20 hours of continuing education or
passing an exam specified in R 338.3661(1)(d)(ii) which was completed within
the 2-year period immediately preceding the application for relicensure.
(c) An applicant’s license shall be verified by the licensing agency of all
other states or territories of the United States in which the applicant holds a
current license or ever held a license as a pharmacy technician. If
applicable, verification shall include the record of any disciplinary action taken
or pending against the applicant.
R 338.3659. Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.
Rule 9. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual licensed or seeking licensure shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the following standards:
(a) Training content covering covers all of the following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.
(iv) Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.
(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:
(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized
health-related organization.
(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.
(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board for initial licensure, or by a college or university.
(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.
(c) Acceptable modalities of training may include any of the following:
(i) Teleconference or webinar.
(ii) Online presentation.
(iii) Live presentation.
(iv) Printed or electronic media.
(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:
(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.
(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification
statement shall must include the individual’s name and either of
the following:
(i) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.
(ii) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of article, author, publication name of peer review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.
(3) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements
specified in subrule (1) of this rule shall apply for license renewals
beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of this rule
March 16, 2016, and for initial licenses
issued 5 or more years after March 16, 2021 the promulgation
of this rule.
R
338.3661 Continuing License renewals; continuing education or
exam; renewal requirements.
Rule 11. (1) A licensee seeking renewal of a pharmacy technician’s license, who has been licensed for the 2-year period preceding the end of the license cycle, shall during the 2 years immediately preceding the application for renewal, comply with all of the following:
(a) Complete and submit an Submit to the department a completed application
for renewal on a form provided by the department together with the requisite
fee.
(b) Pay the required renewal fee. Complete the training in identifying
victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.3659.
(c) Comply with R 338.3659.Except as otherwise provided in subrule
(6) of this rule, comply with 1 of the following:
(d) Comply with with 1 of the following:
(i) Except as otherwise provided, complete at least Complete
a proficiency examination as specified in R 338.3651(2)(b)(i) to (iii).
(i) (ii) Complete not
less than 20 hours of continuing education courses or programs as
follows approved by the board, during the 2 years preceding the
application for renewal, that meet all of the following requirements:
(A) No more than 12 hours of continuing education credit may be earned during a 24-hour period.
(B) Credit for a continuing education program or activity that
is identical to a program or activity that the licensee has already earned credit
for during the renewal period shall not be granted. An applicant shall
not earn credit for taking the same continuing education course or program
twice during 1 renewal period.
(C) If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter or
certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of
continuing education hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization
that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the
date on which the program was held, or activity completed.
(D) (C) At least Not less than 5 of the continuing
education credits shall must be earned by attending live courses,
programs or activities that provide for direct interaction with instructors,
peers, and participants, including but not limited to lectures, meetings, symposia,
real-time teleconferences or webinars, and workshops.
(D) Continuing
education credit shall must be earned as follows:
|
Subjects |
Number of continuing education hours required or permitted for each activity |
|
|
( |
Pain and symptom management relating to the practice of pharmacy. |
Minimum: 1 hour
|
|
( |
Patient safety. |
Minimum: 1 hour
|
|
( |
Pharmacy law. |
Minimum: 1 hour
|
|
(D IV) |
Pharmacy-related subject matter, including the following topics: Medication or drug distribution. Inventory control systems. Mathematics and calculations. Biology. Pharmaceutical sciences. Therapeutic issues. Pharmacy operations. Pharmacology, drug therapy, or drug products. Preparation of sterile products. Prescription compounding. Drug repackaging. Patient
interaction, |
Minimum:
17 hours in any combination of the pharmacy-related subject matters included
in this subparagraph
|
(ii) Complete a proficiency examination as specified in R 338.3651(2)(b)(i)
to (iii).
(2) A continuing education course or program that is offered or approved by any
of the following providers is approved by the board:
(a) A pharmacy technician educational program that has been approved by the board.
(b) A course or program approved by another state board of pharmacy.
(c) A program approved by the ASHP/ACPE.
(d) A course or program approved by the board under R 338.3663.
(2) (3) Submission of an application for renewal shall constitute
the applicant’s certification of compliance with this rule. The licensee shall
retain documentation of meeting the requirements of this rule for a period of 3
4 years from the date of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply
with this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221(h).
(3) (4) An applicant who was originally licensed in Michigan less than one year before the renewal date is not required to comply with this rule. A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be received by the department before the expiration date of the license.
(5) If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department a copy of a letter or certificate of completion that includes all of the following:
(a) The licensee’s name.
(b) The number of hours earned.
(c) The sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity.
(d) The date on which the program was held or activity completed.
(4) (6) An applicant for renewal who was originally licensed
in Michigan more than one year but less than two years before the renewal date
shall have accumulated ten hours of continuing education credits pursuant to
these rules. Effective for applications for renewal that are filed for
the renewal cycle that begins 1 year or more after the effective date of this subrule,
an applicant shall meet the requirements of this subrule and the requirements
in subrules (1)(a) and (b), (3), and (4) of this rule. An applicant for license
renewal, who has been licensed for the entire 2-year period preceding the end
of the license cycle, shall during the 2 years immediately preceding the
application for renewal complete not less than 20 hours of continuing education
approved by the board under R 338.3662 as follows:
(a) An applicant for license renewal shall complete 1 hour in pharmacy ethics and jurisprudence.
(b) An applicant for license renewal shall complete 1 hour in pain and symptom management in the practice of pharmacy that includes, but is not limited to, courses in the following subjects:
(i) Behavior management.
(ii) Psychology of pain.
(iii) Pharmacology.
(iv) Behavior modification.
(v) Stress management.
(vi) Clinical applications as they relate to professional practice.
(c) An applicant for license renewal shall complete 1 hour in patient safety.
(d) An applicant for license renewal shall earn no more than 12 hours of continuing education during a 24-hour period.
(e) An applicant for license renewal shall not earn credit for taking the same continuing education course or program twice during 1 renewal period.
(f) An applicant for license renewal shall earn not less than 5 hours of continuing education in live courses, programs, or activities that provide for direct interaction with instructors, peers, and participants including, but not limited to, lectures, meetings, symposia, real-time teleconferences or webinars, and workshops.
R 338.3662 Format of acceptable continuing education for licensees.
Rule 12. Effective for applications for renewal that are filed for the renewal cycle that begins 1 year or more after the effective date of this subrule, the board shall consider all of the following as acceptable continuing education:
|
Format of Acceptable Continuing Education activities |
||
|
(a) |
Completion of an approved continuing education course or program related to the practice of pharmacy. A continuing education course or program is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following: · A pharmacy program accredited by the ASHP/ACPE or the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). · A continuing education sponsoring organization, institution, or individual approved by the ASHP/ACPE. · Another state board of pharmacy.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held, or activity completed. |
The number of hours earned will be the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization.
If the activity was not approved for a set number of hours, then 1 credit hour for every 50 minutes of participation may be earned.
No limitation on the number of hours earned.
|
|
(b) |
Completion of pharmacy practice or administration courses offered for credit in a pharmacy program accredited by the ASHP/ACPE or the CCAPP.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department an official transcript that reflects completion of the postgraduate pharmacy practice or administration course and number of semester or quarter credit hours earned. |
Twelve hours of continuing education will be credited for each academic quarter credit earned and 18 hours will be credited for each academic semester credit earned.
No limitation on the number of hours earned. |
|
(c) |
Participation in a home study program offered through an ASHP/ACPE-approved provider or other instructional approaches that include an evaluation component including, but not limited to, on-line continuing education programs and journal articles. If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department an affidavit attesting to the number of hours the licensee spent participating in the home study program that includes a description of the activity. |
One hour will be earned for each hour devoted to a home study program.
A maximum of 20 hours per renewal period. |
|
(d) |
Renewal of a pharmacy technician license held in another state that requires continuing education for license renewal that is substantially equivalent in subject matter and total amount of required hours to that required in these rules if the licensee resides and practices in another state.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department proof of current licensure in another state and a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing all of the following: the licensee’s name, number of hours earned, the sponsor’s name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held or the activity was completed. |
Twenty hours will be earned.
A maximum of 20 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
|
(e) |
Initial publication of an article or a chapter related to the practice of pharmacy in either of the following: · A pharmacy textbook. · A peer reviewed journal.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department a copy of the publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a publication acceptance letter. |
Ten hours will be earned per publication.
A maximum of 10 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
|
(f) |
Presentation of a continuing education program approved by the board under R 338.3663 or subdivision (a) of this rule that is not a part of the licensee’s regular job description.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department a copy of the curriculum and a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. |
Two hours will be earned for every 50 minutes devoted to presenting the program.
A maximum of 10 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
|
(g) |
Attendance at a pharmacy-related program, that is approved by the board pursuant to R 338.3663.
If audited, a licensee shall submit to the department a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or course for continuing education credit, and the date on which the program was held or the activity was completed. |
The number of hours earned will be the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization.
If the activity was not approved for a set number of hours, then 1 credit hour for every 50 minutes of participation may be earned.
No limitation on the number of hours earned. |
R
338.3663 Continuing education providers; standards for approval.
Rule 13. (1) Continuing education for pharmacy technicians that is offered
or approved by any of the following providers meets the requirements of R
338.3661(1):
(a) A pharmacy technician educational program that has been approved pursuant
to R 338.3655.
(b) Another state board of pharmacy.
(c) A program approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
(ACPE).
(2) (1) A continuing
education provider course or program that is not pre-approved
under subrule (1) of this rule R 338.3661(2) or 338.3662(a) may
be approved by the board. To be approved by the board, the provider
shall comply with subrules (2), (3), and (4) of this rule, by the course
or program sponsor submitting to the department a complete an
completed application on a form provided by the department, and
file it with the department for review no later than 60 70 days
before the course or program date, and no later than 70 days before
the next regularly scheduled board meeting. A course
or program conducted before board consideration and approval shall be denied approval.
The application and supporting documentation must include all
of the following information:
(a) A course or program schedule that includes all of the following:
(i) including The date
of the course or program, .
(ii) The topics,
to be covered in the course or program.
(iii) The the
name
names of all speaker of the speakers., and
(iv) break Break times.
(b) An explanation of how the course or program is being
designed to further educate pharmacy technicians, including a short narrative
describing the program content and the criteria for the selection of this topic.
(c) Copies of instructional objectives that have been developed.
(d) Copies of all promotional and advertising materials for the course or program.
(e) The name, title, and address of the course or program director and a description of his or her qualifications to direct the course or program.
(f) A description of how the amount of continuing education credit to be awarded for this course or program was determined.
(g) A description of how participants will be notified that continuing education credit has been earned.
(h) A description of the physical facilities, lab, or pharmacy available to ensure a proper learning environment.
(i) A copy of the curriculum vitae for each instructional staff member.
(j) A description of the delivery method or methods to be used and the
techniques that will be employed to assure active participation.
(k) A copy of the post-test instrument that will be used for participant evaluation.
(l) A description of how post tests will be administered, corrected, and returned to participants.
(m) A description of how post-test performance will influence the awarding of continuing education credit.
(n) A description of how attendance will be monitored, including sample documents, and the name of the person monitoring attendance.
(2) A course or program must meet the standards and criteria for an acceptable category of continuing education in effect at the time of application and must be relevant to health care and advancement of the licensee’s pharmacy technician education.
(3) The continuing education course or program approved under subrule (2)
(1) of this rule shall must meet all of the following:
(a) Be an organized course or program of learning that that will
contribute contributes to the advancement and enhancement of professional
competency and scientific knowledge in the practice of pharmacy and be designed
to reflect the educational needs of pharmacy technicians.
(b) Have a scientific and educational integrity and contain generally accepted pharmacy practices.
(c)
Have an outline which that demonstrates consistency with the
course or program description and reflects the course or program content.
(d) Be taught in a manner appropriate to the educational content, objectives, and purpose of the course or program and allow suitable time to be effectively presented to the audience.
(e) Provide instructors who have the necessary qualifications, training, and experience to teach the course or program.
(f) Provide for active participation and involvement from the participants.
(g) Offer educational materials for each continuing education activity that will
enhance enhances the participant’s understanding of the content and
foster applications to pharmacy practice.
(h) Include learning assessments in each activity that allow pharmacy technicians to assess their achievement of the learned content. Completion of a learning assessment is required for continuing education content.
(4) Board approval is valid for a 3-year term from the date of the board’s approval.
(5) The board shall reevaluate a course or program before any changes are made during the approval term, including but not limited to, changes to either of the following:
(a) Instructors and speakers.
(b) Course or program content, title, and number of continuing education hours to be awarded to participants.
(6) All of the following apply regarding changes to a previously approved course or program:
(a) Subject to subdivision (b) of this rule, all changes to a previously approved course or program must be submitted on required department forms at least 70 days before the date the course or program is offered to participants and at least 70 days before the next regularly scheduled board meeting to be considered for approval by the board. Any changes to a submitted and previously approved course or program, other than those approved under subdivision (b) of this subrule, must not be made to the course or program without prior approval.
(b) Emergency changes to instructors and speakers that cannot be submitted to the board at least 70 days before the date of the course or program or at least 70 days before the next regularly scheduled board meeting may be reviewed by the department in consultation with the board chair or a continuing education board committee member if proof that is acceptable to the department and that supports the nature of the emergency is submitted with the change.
(c) The specific dates that the course or program will be offered do not require further board approval and may be changed without review by the board if the presentation dates are within the board’s original 3-year term of approval.
(4) (7) The program provider or sponsor of a course or
program approved under subrule (2) of this rule shall issue
certificates or letters of attendance that include all of the following:
(a) The name of the sponsor.
(b) The name of the course or program.
(c) The name of the attendee.
(d) The date of the course or program.
(e) The Michigan continuing education approval number as
assigned by the department and current approval term.
(f) The signature of the person responsible for attendance monitoring and his or her title.
(g) The number and type of hours attended awarded.
(8) The provider or sponsor of a course or program shall maintain records of the information contained in subrule (7) of this rule for 5 years after the course or program is offered to participants.
(9) The board may revoke the approval status of any approved course or program at any time the course or program fails to comply with these rules.
R 338.3665 Performance of activities and functions; delegation.
(a) Reconstituting non-sterile dosage forms consistent with approved labeling provided by the manufacturer of a commercially available product.
(b) Technology-assisted final product verification, which includes all the following:
(i) A second licensed pharmacy technician verifies the work of the first licensed pharmacy technician to perform final product verification.
(ii) The first-licensed pharmacy technician processes a medication order or prescription.
(iii) The first-licensed pharmacy technician processes the medication order or prescription using bar coding or another board-approved error prevention technology.
(iv) A pharmacist verifies the first-licensed pharmacy technician’s processing of the medication order or prescription.
(v) The second licensed pharmacy technician technology-assisted final product verification is subject to all of the following requirements:
(A) The licensed pharmacy technician holds a current full pharmacy technician license in this state, not a temporary or limited license.
(B) The licensed pharmacy technician performing technology-assisted final product verification has completed a board approved pharmacy technician program under R 338.3655.
(C) The licensed pharmacy technician performing technology-assisted final product verification has not less than 1,000 hours of pharmacy technician work experience in the same kind of pharmacy practice site in which the technology-assisted final product verification is performed while he or she holds a current full pharmacy technician license in this state, not a temporary or limited license.
(D) The practice setting where a licensed pharmacy technician performs technology-assisted final product verification has in place policies and procedures including a quality assurance plan governing pharmacy technician technology-assisted final product verification.
(E) The licensed pharmacy technician uses a technology-enabled verification system to perform final product verification.
(F) The technology enabled verification system must document and electronically record each step of the prescription process including which individuals complete each step.
(G) A licensed pharmacy technician shall not perform technology-assisted final product verification for sterile or nonsterile compounding.
(H) Technology-assisted final product verification by a licensed pharmacy technician is not limited to a practice setting.
(I) Except for a remote pharmacy that is regulated under sections 17742a and 17742b of the code, MCL 333.17742a and MCL 333.17742b, a pharmacy technician shall not participate in technology-assisted final product verification remotely. Technology-assisted product verification must be done on-site.
(J) A pharmacist using his or her professional judgment may choose to delegate technology-assisted final product verification after ensuring licensed pharmacy technicians have completed and documented relevant training and education.