GA MPJE Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Graded A

GA MPJE Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Graded A How many members serve in the state board of pharmacy? 8 members (7 pharmacist and 1 consumer) How long does each member of the board of pharmacy serve? 5 years Who issues pharmacist licenses? The GA BOP Is the GA BOP a separate entity or under another department? Separate Entity How are board members selected? Appointed by the governor How often does the board convene? At least annually to organize and elect a president and vice president What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? 18 What exams are required to become a licensed pharmacist? NAPLEX, MPJE, and the Georgia Practical Exam How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address or employer? 10 days What are the CE requirements for pharmacists? 30 hours every 2 years How often must a pharmacy license be renewed? Every two EVEN NUMBERED year by December 31st What are the nuclear pharmacist requirements? Board certified OR Minimum of 200 contact hours of didactic instruction in a nuclear pharmacy AND a minimum of 500 hours of clinical nuclear pharmacy training Are preceptors required to register with the GA BOP? NO Do individuals need to submit their fingerprints as an intern? YES Are interns required to have a background check? Yes When does an intern license expire? After 5 years, can may be renewed at the board's discretion How many intern hours are required? 1500 What type of intern hours are required? Community and hospital What is the ratio of interns to pharmacists in a community/hospital setting? 1:1 What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? 17 years old Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? Registered Can technicians be certified in GA? yes, this is different from a regular technician What training and exams are required for CERTIFIED pharmacy technicians? Must be registered with the board Pass a certification program Pass an employer's training and assessment program Certified by the PTCB or other nationally recognized board What is the pharmacist:technician ratio? 1:3 if at least 1 tech is certified Anytime a pharmacist is supervising 3 technicians, at least 1 must be certified No certification is required if the ratio is 1:2 The board may approve an increase in the ratio in a licensed hospital pharmacy. APP MUST BE IN WRITING AND SUBMITTED BY THE PIC. Who must submit the application for an increased pharm:tech ratio in a hospital? PIC Can the pharm:tech ratio be increased? only in hospitals (after