California Pharmacy Tech Requirements
Updated 11/9/22
There are a few different ways to become licensed in California as a Pharmacy Technician but there is one way that is much faster than the others, while also saving you time and money.
The best way to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician in California:
- Complete our PTCB-Recognized Course
- Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
- Submit an application with the California Board of Pharmacy with the following:
- A copy of your PTCB Certificate (see application page 3, #6B)
- $195 application fee
- A 2×2 passport style photo
- Your High School Diploma/Transcript/GED
- A NPDB-HIPDB Self-Query Report
- Fingerprint card via Live Scan with a Live Scan receipt
- Complete 10 hours continuing education per renewal period
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:
Complete our PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program or have over 500 hours of Pharmacy Technician experience. Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, pay the exam fee of $129.
Continuing Education Requirements:
- All Continuing Education must be Tech-Specific
- The PTCB Requires that you obtain 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during 2 year re-certification cycle
- PTCB Requirements: 1 hour must be in Pharmacy Law, and 1 hour in Patient Safety