The Board will allow a one-time six-month extension of a pharmacy technician trainee’s registration for the following reasons:
- Medical leave/absence.
- Initial employment or change in employment four (4) months prior to the expiration of a trainee’s registration.
- Failure to pass an employer-based training program examination.
- Failure to obtain a pharmacy technician certification from an organization that has been recognized by the board.
- Active enrollment in an ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program.
- Enrollment in a school of pharmacy anticipated within six (6) months of expiration of a trainee’s registration.
To request an extension, a trainee must submit a request form, which can be accessed here.