North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 61 - Pharmacy, Board of
Article 61-04 - Professional Practice
Chapter 61-04-11 - Administration of Medications and Immunizations
Section 61-04-11-09 - Qualified pharmacy technician administration of medications

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

An authorized pharmacist may delegate the administration of a subcutaneous or intramuscular injectable medication to a qualified pharmacy technician given the following:

1. The medication administration has been delegated by the authorized pharmacist;

2. The authorized pharmacist is readily and immediately available to the qualified pharmacy technician either in-person or by way of an audio and video link;

3. The qualified technician has completed a practical training program that is approved by the board. This training program must include hands-on injection technique and the recognition and treatment of emergency reactions;

4. The qualified technician maintains a continuing competency on injections of medications which are expected to be performed;

5. The qualified technician has and maintains a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or basic cardiac life support; and

6. The authorized pharmacist maintains the responsibility for all administrations that are delegated to a qualified pharmacy technician. This involves recordkeeping, adverse event reporting, and ensuring the pharmacy technician remains qualified.

General Authority: NDCC 43-15-10

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-15-10, 43-15-31.5

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