Qualified pharmacy technician administration of medications.

61-04-11-09. Qualified pharmacy technician administration of medications. 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. History: Effective January 1, 2022. General Authority: NDCC 43-15-10 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-15-10, 43-15-31.5 4