059-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 3-5 - Preceptor Pharmacist Rules

(a) Definitions of preceptors are as follows:

• (i) "Academic preceptor" means a pharmacist who is supervising the training of pharmacy interns provided through an approved academic program and not necessarily licensed as a pharmacist in Wyoming.

• (ii) "Preceptor pharmacist" means a pharmacist who is supervising pharmacy interns that are employed by the pharmacy, or are obtaining intern hours outside of a formal academic rotation.

(b) A preceptor pharmacist for pharmacy Interns in Wyoming shall be a licensed pharmacist in Wyoming and active in the profession for a minimum of two (2) years.

(c) A preceptor pharmacist shall register with the Board by application provided by the Board. The initial registration fee and renewal fee shall be ten dollars ($10.00). Preceptor pharmacists' registrations shall expire annually on December 31.

(d) Upon application to the Board and fee payment, a certificate shall be issued to the preceptor pharmacist identifying the preceptor pharmacist and pharmacy or other pharmacy intern training site.

(e) The preceptor pharmacist shall instruct the Intern in the necessity of the strict observance of the Code of Ethics of the pharmacy profession; shall assist the Intern in the performance of professional services so as to enhance the professional ability of the Intern; and shall train the Intern to become oriented in every phase of pharmacy practice, including those topics identified in this chapter.

(f) A preceptor pharmacist shall not supervise more than two (2) pharmacy interns at one time.

(g) The preceptor pharmacist shall submit to the Board, at the end of each period of employment, an "Intern Evaluation Report" and affidavit, as provided by the Board, for the following:

• (i) Applicants for licensure by examination or score transfer who will not have one thousand two hundred (1,200) hours of practical experience after completion of a clinical clerkship during the student's tenure at an approved college or school of pharmacy.

• (ii) Applicants for licensure by reciprocity who do not have the required practical experience, as specified in chapter 2.

• (iii) Applicants for reinstatement of a pharmacist license who must complete a required amount of practical experience.

• (iv) Foreign pharmacy graduates who must complete one thousand two hundred (1,200) hours of practical experience for licensure.

059-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-5