GA MPJE 2021

How many members serve in the state board of pharmacy? - answer-8 members (7 pharmacist and 1 consumer) How long does each member of the board of pharmacy serve? - answer-5 years Who issues pharmacist licenses? - answer-The GA BOP Is the GA BOP a separate entity or under another department? - answer-Separate Entity How are board members selected? - answer-Appointed by the governor How often does the board convene? - answer-At least annually to organize and elect a president and vice president What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? - answer-18 What exams are required to become a licensed pharmacist? - answer-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? - answer-10 days What are the CE requirements for pharmacists? - answer-30 hours every 2 years How often must a pharmacy license be renewed? - answer-Every two EVEN NUMBERED year by December 31st What are the nuclear pharmacist requirements? - answer-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? - answer-NO Do individuals need to submit their fingerprints as an intern? - answer-YES Are interns required to have a background check? - answer-Yes When does an intern license expire? - answer-After 5 years, can may be renewed at the board's discretion How many intern hours are required? - answer-1500 What type of intern hours are required? - answer-Community and hospital What is the ratio of interns to pharmacists in a community/hospital setting? - answer-1:1 What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - answer-17 years old Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - answer-Registered Can technicians be certified in GA? - answer-yes, this is different from a regular technician What training and exams are required for CERTIFIED pharmacy technicians? - answer-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