WV MPJE EXAM STUDY GUIDE GRADED A 2024

Who comprises the WV BoP? - 7 total members: 5 licensed pharmacist for at least 3 years 2 citizen members unrelated to pharmacy Each member must be a resident of the state Who chairs the WV BoP? - Members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. How long do WV BoP members serve? - 5 year term. maximum of 2 consecutive terms. Must wait at least 1 year after 2 consecutive terms to be appointed again. How often does the WV BoP Convene? - At least 2 meetings a year. Other meetings shall be held at the call of the chairperson or upon the written request of 3 members. What is required for a new pharmacist license? (7) - (1) 18 years old (2) accredited SoP graduate (3) 1500 internship hours (4) Pass exams approved by the board (NAPLEX & MPJE) (5) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, an applicant in an active recovery process may be consdiered. (6) Certification of moral character (7) Not been convicted in any jurisdiction of any other felony no sooner than 5 years after the date of conviction. What is required for transfer/reciprocity of licensure? (5) - (1) Complete a preliminary application form from NABP (2) Submit a certified copy of proof of experience (3) Submit a head shot photograph within the previous 12 months (4) complete a certified criminal records check (5) Appear before the board What does FPGEC certification mean? - Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee certification. Required for licensure of foreign graduates. What is the internship requirement for foreign graduates. - 1500 hours of which 500 (1/3) may be earned in a foreign country. What is the application fee for a pharmacist license? - $250 How many hours of CE are required for renewal? - 30 hours every 2 years Are there special CE requirements? - YES. For general pharmacists: Of the 30 hours, 6 must be LIVE and 3 must be a WV BOP approved drug diversion program unless a waiver is signed. CE hours may be earned via volunteering at a charitable clinic: PIC: 8 hours worked = 1 hour live CE Staff Rph: 10 hours worked = 1 hour live CE Immunizing pharmacists must have 2 hours of immunizations CE each licensing year Consulting pharmacists must have 3 hours of consulting practice each licensing year What is the minimum intern hours required for licensure in WV? - 1500 What examinations are required for a new pharmacist license in WV? - NAPLEX & WV MPJE What exams are required for license transfer/reciprocity? - WV MPJE What exams are required for a WV licensure of a foreign graduate? - NAPLEX, WV MPJE, & FPGEC What is the reinstatement process for a license that is expired 1 year or less?(3) - (1) complete reinstatement form (2) Provide proof of any required CE (3) Pay reinstatement fee of $250 What is the cost for (1) new licensure (2) reinstatement fee and (3) renewal fee? - (1) $250 (2) $250 (3) $100 What is the reinstatement process for a license that is is expired for more than 1 year?(3) - (1) complete reinstatement form (2) Provide proof from national board of registration for MPJE (3) Pay reinstatement fee of $250 How often must a WV pharmacist license be renewed? - Every 2 years (every other year) How often must a pharmacist consultant renew and what is the fee? - annually with $20 fee PIC requirements? (2) - (1) create/maintain 20 hour technician training program (2) Must work at least 30 hours per week, working at least 3 days a week in that pharmacy. ...If the pharmacy is open less than 40 hours then the PIC must work the majority of the hours the pharmacy is open. Who can apply for a pharmacy intern license? (4) - (1) currently enrolled in a pharmacy college (2) graduate of an approved college of pharmacy (3) qualified graduate who is awaiting examination (4) individual participating in a residency or fellowship program What documentation is required to obtain a pharmacy intern license? (2) - (1) 3X4 head and shoulder photo (2) state & national electronic fingerprint based criminal history record check (identogo) What is the application fee for a WV pharmacy intern license? - $10 How often must a pharmacy intern license be renewed and what is the fee? - renewed annually for a $5 fee Who can apply to be a pharmacy technician? (2) - (1) high school graduate or GED certificate (2) completed an approved pharmacy technician training program What is the application fee for pharmacy technicians? - $25 What options exist for pharmacy technician training programs? (3) - (1) enrolled in competency-based pharmacy technician education and training program of a learning institution or training center as approved by legislative rule of the board. (2) Working in a 500 hour pharmacy provided, on-the-job, competency-based education and training program approved by the board. (3) Obtained a national certification as a pharmacy technician and have practiced in another jurisdiction for at least 1 year. What requirements must a technician trainee fulfill? (4) - (1) Completed a 20-hour training program prior to performance of regular duties. (2) complete background check (3) the on-the-job, competency-based pharmacy technician training program shall consist of a minimum of 500 hours of employment within a 12-month period under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. (4) 90 days from the date of graduation from a pharmacy technician program at a learning institution or training center, or the date of the certification of completion of the on the job training program by the PIC, to successfully pass the ExCPT or PTCE. What exam(s) must a pharmacy technician pass to become certified. - ExCPT or PTCE