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South Dakota Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements

South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
3701West 40th Street, Suite 104
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Phone: 605/362-2737
Fax: 605/362-2738
Web site: www.pharmacy.sd.gov
E-mail: randy.jones@state.sd.us

Topic
Requirement
Instructions
Registration
Required

Requirements: [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:02]

1. Initial registration must be submitted within 30 days of employment.

2. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board.

Renewal
Required

Applicant must submit a renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually by October 31st.

Training
Required

Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for developing, implementing, and periodically reviewing written policies and procedures for training and utilizing pharmacy technicians appropriate to the practice of pharmacy. [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:16]

The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program can be used.

Ratio
N/A

The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:19]

Continuing Education
Not Required

Not Required

 

Can the ExCPT be Taken?
Yes

Certification is completely voluntary. SD Board Reg 20:51:29:06.

Other Information
N/A
Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities.
[SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:21]

 

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