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Pharmacist Intern Registration
License Description Registration Requirements Chapter 18.64 RCW Chapter 246-858 WAC Qualifications Applicants for a pharmacist internship registration must be enrolled as a student of pharmacy in an accredited school or college of pharmacy. The licensing authority recognizes schools and colleges of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The licensing authority may issue an intern registration: To a person to complete an internship to be eligible for initial licensure and up to 18 months after graduation; or To a person to meet requirements for the reinstatement or as previously licensed pharmacist. Examples: A foreign-trained pharmacist completing internship hours to qualify for Washington pharmacist licensure; As conditions of a disciplinary order; or A foreign-trained pharmacist seeking advanced pharmacy practice experience as part of an ACPE non-traditional doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD) degree program. At a minimum, the following must be submitted to the licensing authority for review: Name and educational background of applicant Reason for wanting a Washington internship experience Name of pharmacist supervising Washington internship experience Length of internship and training sites, as well as detailed information as to what the intern will be expected to do, e.g., observation, filling prescriptions, hospital rounds, etc. Note: all non-English documents must be translated before copies come to the department. State License Verification Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department. Personal data questions Applicant must answer personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, applicant must indicate status. Additional information/documents required HIV/AIDS training – applicants must complete seven hours of HIV/AIDS education and training for licensee. A signed attestation must be completed on the application. Process for approving/denying applications We finish final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete, and complies with requirements in chapter 18.64 RCW and chapter 246-858 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision. Renewal requirements Pharmacist Interns must renew their registration annually. The registration expires on the credential holder's birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date. At the time of renewal, pharmacist interns must attest to currently being enrolled as a student of pharmacy in an accredited college (RCW 18.64.080); or otherwise authorized by the licensing authority for registration as an intern. No intern registration may be issued for more than six years or once an applicant is issued a pharmacist licensed by any state without approval by the licensing authority A courtesy renewal notice will be mailed to licensee's address of record. You must keep your address current. Renewals mailed to the department must be postmarked on or before the expiration date to avoid having the license expire.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
101 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 236 4700
mina.moghaddami@doh.wa.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Preliminary/temporary license
License Updated 07/13/2022
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