Have satisfied the Board that he or she is of good moral and professional character;
here are two levels of licensure for pharmacy technicians:
Pharmacy Technician I (an employer- specific license)
Pharmacy Technician II (a transferable- specific license)
Requirements to becoming a pharmacy technician: [RI Reg. 23.11-12]
1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. (Tech I allows exceptions for certain high school students)
2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent. (Tech I allows current enrollment in high school or equivalent)
3. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board.
4. Applicant can have no prior felony convictions related to controlled substances.
5. Applicant for Technician I must enroll in a board-approved technician training program.
6. Applicant for Technician I must have completed a Board- approved pharmacy technician training program or a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification exam.
Pharmacy Technician I: Training requirements for Pharmacy Tech I's are outlined in section 24.19.
Pharmacy Technician II: Requirements for training programs approved for Pharmacy Tech II's are outlined in section 24.18.
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