Students practicing pharmacy—Rules.

(1) This chapter does not prohibit a student from practicing pharmacy if:(a) The student is enrolled in a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the commission and is registered as a pharmacy intern under RCW 18.64.080;(b) The student performs services without compensation or the expectation of compensation as part of a volunteer activity;(c) The student is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed under this chapter, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, or a registered nurse or *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW;(d) The services the student performs are within the scope of practice of: (i) A pharmacist licensed under this chapter; and (ii) the person supervising the student;(e) The college or school in which the student is enrolled verifies that the student has demonstrated competency through his or her education and training to perform the services; and(f) The student provides proof of current malpractice insurance to the volunteer activity organizer prior to performing any services.(2) The commission may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section.[ 2019 c 270 s 1.]Notes:*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027. (1) This chapter does not prohibit a student from practicing pharmacy if:(a) The student is enrolled in a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the commission and is registered as a pharmacy intern under RCW 18.64.080;(b) The student performs services without compensation or the expectation of compensation as part of a volunteer activity;(c) The student is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed under this chapter, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, or a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW;(d) The services the student performs are within the scope of practice of: (i) A pharmacist licensed under this chapter; and (ii) the person supervising the student;(e) The college or school in which the student is enrolled verifies that the student has demonstrated competency through his or her education and training to perform the services; and(f) The student provides proof of current malpractice insurance to the volunteer activity organizer prior to performing any services.(2) The commission may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this section.[ 2025 c 58 s 5075; 2019 c 270 s 1.]Notes:Effective date—2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030.Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.