N.M. Admin. Code § 16.19.22.9 - TRAINING AND EDUCATION
A. The
pharmacist-in-charge shall ensure that the pharmacy technician has completed
initial training which includes:
(1) federal
and state laws and regulations that affect pharmacy practice; specific
regulations which address the use of supportive personnel and
technicians;
(2) ethical and
professional standards of practice;
(3) medical and pharmaceutical terminology,
symbols and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy and components of a
prescription;
(4) pharmaceutical
calculations necessary for the preparation and dispensing of drug
products;
(5) manufacturing,
preparation, packaging, labeling and proper storage of drug products;
(6) dosage forms and routes of
administration; and
(7) trade and
generic names for medications frequently dispensed by the pharmacy;
(8) basic comprehension of
pharmacology;
(9) basic knowledge
of appropriate pharmacy references.
B. If the duties of the technician will
include the preparation of sterile products then, in addition to the training
and education requirements listed in this section, the technician will complete
training outlined in Subsection C of 16.19.36.13 NMIAC.
C. A written record of training and education
will be maintained by the pharmacy technician and contain the following:
(1) name of person receiving the
training;
(2) date(s) of the
training;
(3) description of the
topics covered;
(4) names of the
person(s) who provided the training; and
(5) signature of the technician and the
technician training sponsor.
D. A written record of training and education
must be submitted to the board with certification exam documentation to obtain
certified pharmacy technician registration.
E. All technicians are required to obtain
board approved certification within one year of registration with the board as
a technician. Extensions will no longer be granted to pharmacy technicians
registered on or after November 15, 2010.
F. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be
responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures for additional
training appropriate to duties and responsibilities performed by a pharmacy
technician as well as an ongoing quality assurance plan to assure
competency.
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