ARSD 20:51:29:16. Training and utilization of pharmacy technicians

The pharmacist-in-charge of a pharmacy utilizing a registered pharmacy technician shall ensure that the technician receives adequate training in the tasks performed by technicians working at that pharmacy. A licensed pharmacy employing a registered pharmacy technician shall develop, implement, and periodically review written policies and procedures for training and utilizing technicians appropriate to the practice of pharmacy at that pharmacy. Each pharmacy shall specify the frequency of review in its policies. Each pharmacy shall document and maintain each registered pharmacy technician's training for the duration of employment. The pharmacy shall make its policies and procedures and documentation of registered pharmacy technician training available for inspection by the board.