Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3796:6 - Dispensaries
Chapter 3796:6-3 - Operations
Section 3796:6-3-19 - Employee training requirements
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) A dispensary designated representative shall establish and oversee a dispensary employee training program.
(B) Each dispensary shall maintain evidence of all training provided for every dispensary employee in its files. Such records are subject to inspection and audit by the state board of pharmacy. Acceptable forms of evidence are:
(C) All dispensary employees shall receive foundational training regarding the dispensing of medical marijuana before dispensing any medical marijuana. All dispensary employees with access to confidential patient information and/or the patient registry shall receive foundational training pursuant to paragraph (C)(5) of this rule even if not dispensing medical marijuana.Training received in accordance with this paragraph does not qualify as continuing education described in paragraphs (D) and (E) of this rule. Mandatory training for dispensary employees before the employee may begin dispensing medical marijuana includes:
(D) Dispensary employees who dispense medical marijuana shall receive a minimum of sixteen hours of continuing education, on topics described in paragraph (E) of this rule, for each two-year licensing period. Continuing education hours shall not be carried over from one licensing period to another. A dispensary employee who is licensed within six months of a dispensary employee biennial renewal cycle shall be exempt from continuing education requirements.
(E) The designated representative shall be responsible for ensuring that each dispensary key and support employee who dispenses medical marijuana receives continuing education on the following subjects during each biennial licensing period:
(F) Before any training in paragraphs (C) and (E) of this rule may be provided to dispensary employees for credit, a designated representative shall submit, in a manner determined by the board, all of the following items to the state board of pharmacy and obtain approval:
(G) Before training may be provided to dispensary employees for credit under paragraphs (C)(3)(b), (C)(7), and (E)(1) to (E)(4) of this rule, a designated representative shall submit, in a manner determined by the board, all of the following to the state board of pharmacy:
(H) All training materials submitted for approval under paragraph (F) of this rule shall be submitted a minimum of sixty days prior to the date of presentation of the intended training. Any representation that the training has been approved for dispensary employee credit is prohibited until such approval is received by the designated representative who submitted the application for approval.
(I) Training approved for credit by the state board of pharmacy pursuant to paragraphs (F) and (G) of this rule, shall be valid for dispensary employee continuing education credit for remainder of the two-year licensing period in which the continuing education credit will be offered. Training material is valid for two years from the date of approval. Approved training shall be available to any licensed dispensary employee.
(J) Before or at the time of training, each participant shall be provided with course materials in the form of written, electronic, or other format that are of such quality and quantity to indicate that adequate time has been devoted to their reparation and that they will be of value to participants. Any presentation materials, electronic or otherwise, shall be subject to the same criteria as other materials.
(K) Training credit shall not be awarded for breaks or opening or closing remarks. Only time of actual instruction shall count toward a credit hour. Partial hours shall be rounded to the nearest one-quarter of an hour and should be expressed in decimals.
(L) The state board of pharmacy, upon receipt of evidence that any approved training program or training provider is not conforming to the requirements developed pursuant to this rule, may revoke or otherwise limit the scope of the board's prior approval.
(M) An attendee at an out-of-state training may seek post-program approval if such approval is sought within sixty days after the program is presented. An application for out-of-state training shall be made on a completed form, developed in accordance with section 3796.04 of the Revised Code.
(N) A designated representative shall, in cooperation with the individual or individuals described in paragraph (O) of this rule, provide oversight for the development and dissemination of:
(O) A designated representative shall maintain all of the following records regarding the educational materials outlined in paragraph (N) of this rule: