- According to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, 43 states have regulations governing the positions of pharmacy techs. However this doesn't mean that all 43 states require their pharmacy technicians to be certified or registered. A difference exists between regulation and registration, which is why future pharmacy technicians need to learn the requirements for their specific state.
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Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming are all states that require pharmacy technicians to be registered and certified.
The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians lists the requirements for pharmacy technicians on their website, which makes it easy for anyone to quickly review and learn what they need to do to become a pharmacy tech. In addition, there are links on the website to each state's certification or regulatory boards as well as links to the state laws that established the pharmacy tech requirements. Find a link in Resources. - Two national organizations currently provide certification for pharmacy technicians. These two organizations are the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians. States generally don't specify which organization a pharmacy tech must be certified through since both organizations are recognized as reputable in the pharmacy field.
- The first step in becoming a registered pharmacy tech is to complete an accredited pharmacy technician educational program. This allows students to become acquainted with the terminology and medications used in pharmacies while also preparing them for their future job duties. Most pharmacy tech programs allow students to complete clinicals or internships that give them actual work experience in a pharmacy setting. Students can find a complete list of pharmacy technician programs by visiting the website of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Find a link in Resources.
- After completing an educational program, pharmacy techs must take and pass a certification exam. Both PTCB and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians offer a certification exam to students in all states. Find links to both in the Resources section. Taking and passing either exam is acceptable in many states that require national certification.
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