In order to qualify under these rules as a nuclear Pharmacist, a Pharmacist must :

1. (1) Meet minimum standards of training and experience in the handling of radioactive materials in accordance with the requirements of the Radiation Protection Services of the Department of Human Services; and
2. (2) Be a Pharmacist licensed to practice in Oregon; and

3. (3) Submit to the Board of Pharmacy either:

   1. (a) Evidence of current certification in nuclear pharmacy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties; or

   2. (b) Evidence that they meet both the following:

      1. (A) Certification of a minimum of six-months on-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified nuclear Pharmacist in a nuclear pharmacy providing radiopharmaceutical services; and
      2. (B) Certification of completion of a nuclear pharmacy training program in a college of pharmacy or a nuclear pharmacy training program approved by the board.
4. (4) Receive a letter of notification from the board that the evidence submitted by the Pharmacist meets the above requirements and has been accepted by the board.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.151

History

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 03/01/2024