Last updated 06/26/2025
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Requirements
An applicant for a pharmacy technician registration shall meet all of the following requirements:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Submit to a background check and
- Complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program, which RxTechExam has authored with the PPA.
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Requirements:
- You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
- Study for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
- Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, pay the exam fee of $129
PTCB Continuing Education Requirements:
- Obtain 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during 2 year re-certification cycle
- 1 hour must be in Pharmacy Law, 1 hour must be in Patient Safety
- All Continuing Education must be Tech-Specific
- The PTCB Re-certification Fee is $40 and is payable to the PTCB every 2 years