Does the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) certify pharmacy technicians?

The Board of Pharmacy in Minnesota does not certify pharmacy technicians but rather registers them. This process involves ensuring that all pharmacy technicians meet the necessary educational and training requirements to work in a pharmacy setting. The registration must be renewed annually, allowing the board to maintain up-to-date records of active pharmacy technicians and ensure they continue to meet professional standards.

Certification typically refers to recognition by a formal body after passing a specific qualification exam, but in Minnesota, the board's role is limited to registration rather than a certification process. Therefore, the statement regarding the responsibility of the Board of Pharmacy regarding pharmacy technicians is that they only manage registration, not certification or ongoing evaluations through national exams.