Under Iowa law, when must a person who is not currently registered with the Board obtain pharmacy technician registration in relation to beginning work in an Iowa pharmacy?
A. Before commencing employment as a pharmacy technician
B. Within 30 days of starting work
C. Within 90 days of starting work
D. Registration is optional if the technician works part-time
Source: Iowa Code § 155A.6A
An individual beginning on-the-job training as a pharmacy technician in an Iowa pharmacy, before earning national certification, must first obtain what?
A. A permanent CPhT registration effective immediately
B. A pharmacy technician trainee registration valid for a nonrenewable 12-month period
C. A pharmacist-in-training license
D. No registration, since trainees are supervised
Source: 481 Iowa Admin. Code ch. 552
Iowa requires a pharmacy technician to obtain active national certification from a Board-approved certifying organization, such as PTCB, by when?
A. Before applying for the trainee registration
B. Within five years of initial registration
C. Within one year of beginning practice or training as a technician
D. National certification is not required in Iowa
Source: Iowa Code § 155A.6A
How often must a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) renew registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy?
A. Annually
B. Every four years
C. Registration never expires once certified
D. Biennially (every two years)
Source: 481 Iowa Admin. Code ch. 552
A registered Iowa pharmacy technician who administers vaccines under a pharmacist's supervision must complete what during each registration renewal period, specific to that activity?
A. At least one hour of ACPE-approved immunization-related continuing education
B. A separate DEA registration
C. A four-hour hands-on clinical rotation
D. No additional requirement beyond the initial training
Source: 481 Iowa Admin. Code ch. 552
