Section 338.473c. Preceptors; approval; qualifications; duties; denial, suspension, or revocation of preceptor approval.

c. (1) Before training an intern, a licensed pharmacist in this state shall apply to the board for approval as a preceptor.  A   pharmacist shall have at least  1  year of practice before being  approved  as  a preceptor.

(2)   There shall be not more than 2 interns per pharmacist on duty at the same time. However, the approved preceptor is responsible for the overall internship program at the pharmacy.

(3)    A preceptor is responsible for arranging the intern's training in areas of practice as defined in R 338.473a(9).

(4)    A preceptor shall annually submit internship training affidavits on forms provided by the board.

(5)   The preceptor shall determine  the   degree  of  professional  skill possessed by the intern and shall develop a training program whereby the intern will be able to improve upon and develop his or her ability in  the practice of pharmacy.

(6)  The preceptor shall allow sufficient time to instruct the intern in the practice of pharmacy and to frequently review and discuss his  or  her progress.

(7)   Upon completion of the intern training, the preceptor under whom the training was obtained shall give the preceptor's opinion on the ability of the intern to practice pharmacy without supervision. If the preceptor's report is not satisfactory, the board may require further training before allowing the intern to take the examination for licensure as required by R 338.474.

(8)   The board may deny, suspend, or revoke the preceptor's approval for failure to properly supervise the intern during the  internship   training program or for violation of the laws and rules relating to the practice of pharmacy or the internship program.

(9)     The board may deny, suspend, or revoke the preceptor's approval of  a pharmacist who has been convicted of any violation of a federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or rules relating to pharmacy practice within 5 years of the application for approval as a preceptor.

History:  1980 AACS; 1986 AACS.