Arkansas Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Last updated 11/9/22

Arkansas is one of the easiest states to become a Pharmacy Technician. While the state of Arkansas doesn’t require any formal training or certification to become a Pharmacy Tech, they do require that you submit your fingerprints and a notarized AR State Police/FBI Criminal Background Check Form. Many employers do require their technicians to have obtained your certification. Our course can help you get certified, online, in just a few weeks.

Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $15.72/hr

Arkansas State Specific Requirements:

• You must have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete and Submit a FBI Fingerprint Card
• Complete an application and pay a $71.25 Initial Application Fee
• Arkansas does not require any additional education during 2 year re-certification cycle, however, they do require a $70 Renewal Fee be paid before the expiration date of the license

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have a high school diploma or GED
• You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
• Study for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
• Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, pay the exam fee of $129

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 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
• PTCB Certification not required