Colorado
(updated 01/21/2021)
Under new state law, pharmacy technicians must obtain a certification from the State Board of Pharmacy (Board) by August 29, 2020. This means pharmacy technicians in Colorado cannot practice on or after August 29, 2020, without certification or a provisional certification from the Board. Governor Jared Polis signed the bill HB19-1242 – Regulate Pharmacy Technicians on June 3, 2019.
Colorado Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $18.27/hr
Colorado State Requirements:
- Pass the PTCB Exam (see below)
- Read and write the English language
- Attest to a criminal background check
- You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
- Submit online application and pay $57 fee
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:
- You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
- Study for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) with a Recognized Educator (like RxTechExam.com)
- 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