For Technicians
Pharmacy technicians are healthcare professionals that are essential members of the pharmacy team. Pharmacy technicians practice in a wide variety of pharmacy settings, including community settings such as chain or independent pharmacies, hospitals, home health care, long term care, nuclear pharmacy, and managed health care facilities. Expanding the pharmacy technician’s role is critical to evolving the pharmacy practice model.
Technicians in Iowa must comply with current Iowa Board of Pharmacy (BOP) regulations and registration requirements, including maintaining active national certification through approved organizations such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Iowa technicians and technician trainees can access important registration information, licensing applications, and administrative rules through the Iowa Board of Pharmacy under the Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL).
Additional professional development opportunities are available through certification programs, micro-credentials, continuing education (CE), and technician training pathways offered throughout Iowa. These resources help technicians expand their clinical knowledge, leadership skills, medication safety practices, immunization support training, and specialty pharmacy competencies.
Helpful Resources for Iowa Pharmacy Technicians:
- Iowa Board of Pharmacy Regulations and Registration Information
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration Information
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification
- CEImpact Continuing Education and Micro-Credentials
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