The exam is administered three times a year in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Pharmacy Association has Candidate handbooks available which contain the application and instructions as well as the content outline. In Iowa, the examination is administered in Des Moines, at Drake University, and in Cedar Rapids, at Coe College, on each exam date. This fee covers the costs of the development and administration of the examination and the ongoing operation of the certification program. A certificate and wallet card will be sent to newly certified pharmacy technicians approximately six to eight weeks after the examination.
Certification is valid for two years.
Renewal of certification is required every two years. At least 1.0 contact hour shall be in the area of pharmacy law. The Iowa Pharmacy Association, local pharmacists associations and other educational bodies offer continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. All rights reserved.