{"id":1486,"date":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T13:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/doctor-of-pharmacy-license-requirements\/"},"modified":"2019-05-02T15:20:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T21:20:55","slug":"doctor-of-pharmacy-license-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/doctor-of-pharmacy-license-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Pharmacy License Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States, pharmacists are trained at universities and schools of pharmacy that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), where they will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.).<\/p>\n<p>However, before applying to the doctoral program, applicants must have completed at least 2 years of related coursework in subjects like math, chemistry, biology, and physics, according to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/Healthcare\/Pharmacists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook<\/a>. After this coursework is completed, students can enter a program of their choice to start their Pharm.D. degree.<\/p>\n<h2>Residency Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>For those who want to work in a clinical environment, residency programs of 1-2 years are required. Residencies are comprised of hands-on clinical work experience in a variety of settings that pharmacists work in. To obtain a residency, contact the medical staffing offices of hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and other similar institutions. The school of pharmacy that you choose will also have recommendations or connections that will enable you to enter a residency program.<\/p>\n<h2>State License Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>A pharmacy license is mandatory in the U.S. for all those looking to work as a pharmacist. However, some states have specific rules for the minimum number of practice hours a student must have or even age requirements. To be sure you have met the requirements of your state, contact the board directly. Fortunately, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nabp.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">National Association of Boards of Pharmacy<\/a> (NABP) has provided a succinct <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nabp.net\/boards-of-pharmacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">boards of pharmacy<\/a> list.<\/p>\n<p>In every state, you must first take a series of 2 examinations that test your decision making capabilities as a provider of pharmaceutical drugs and knowledge of pharmacy law.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacp.org\/resource\/naplex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination<\/a> (NAPLEX) is a comprehensive examination that will test your capabilities to make important and safe decisions that affect patient care.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/programs\/mpje\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination<\/a> (MPJE) tests your knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws in a multiple choice format. Since not all states use the MPJE, be sure to check with your state board to find out what exam they use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the United States, pharmacists are trained at universities and schools of pharmacy that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), where they will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). 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