OAR 855-115-0070: Notification: Nuclear Pharmacists

In order to qualify under these rules as a nuclear Pharmacist, a Pharmacist must : (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) Be a Pharmacist licensed to practice in Oregon; and (3) Submit to the Board of Pharmacy either: (a) Evidence of current certification in nuclear pharmacy by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties; or (b) Evidence that they meet both the following: (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 (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) 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.