657—40.4(155A) Checking technician requirements. A certified pharmacy technician shall comply with the requirements of this rule prior to being authorized to engage in checking technician activities in a TPV program. Prior to authorizing the technician to engage in TPV activities, the responsible pharmacist shall ensure the technician is proficient in all aspects of the TPV program and the responsibilities of a checking technician.
	40.4(1) Minimum qualifications.
	a. 	National certification. The certified pharmacy technician’s national certification as required pursuant to rule 657—3.5(155A) shall be current.
	b. 	Iowa registration. The certified pharmacy technician’s registration with the board as required pursuant to rule 657—3.3(155A) shall be current and not currently subject to disciplinary charges or sanctions.
	c. 	Prior experience. The certified pharmacy technician shall have completed a minimum of 2,000 hours as a technician and be trained pursuant to subrule 40.4(2).
	40.4(2) Training. Pursuant to the pharmacy’s policies and procedures, the technician shall satisfactorily complete a training program prior to being authorized to engage in TPV activities. The elements of the pharmacy’s training program shall be described in the advance notice provided to the board pursuant to subrule 40.3(7).
[ARC 4456C, IAB 5/22/19, effective 6/26/19]