18 Va. Admin. Code § 110-21-50

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 18VAC110-21-50 - Requirements for pharmacy practical experience

A. Each applicant for licensure as a pharmacist shall have gained practical experience in the practice of pharmacy as set forth in this section and 18VAC110-21-60.

B. An applicant for licensure as a pharmacist shall attain a minimum of 1,500 hours of practical experience.

C. Practical experience that is gained within an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, that conforms to the current ACPE standards, and that allows the student to gain at least 1,500 hours of practical experience shall meet the board's practical experience requirements for licensure as a pharmacist.

D. All practical experience credit gained outside of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy program shall only be gained after successful completion of the equivalent of at least two semesters in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy. Credit shall not be given for more than 50 hours in one week and not less than an average of 20 hours per week averaged over a month. The board may grant an exception to the minimum number of hours for good cause shown.

E. In accordance with § 54.1-3312 of the Code of Virginia, all practical experience required by this section shall be gained within the United States.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 110-21-50

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 06, eff. 12/11/2019.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia.