DC Pharmacy Tech Requirements
Updated 05/06/2024
The District of Columbia has a PowerPoint presentation that covers their requirements. In short, you’ll need to pass the PTCB Exam and that’s where we can help. The PTCB Requires that you pass a Recognized Course prior to sitting for their exam. Our students have an 80%+ PTCE Pass Rate!
The District does require employers to have a Technician Training program. We assist DC Pharmacies by serving as the didactic curriculum, augmenting an existing employee training/onboarding program.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in DC? $25.98/hr
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)
- 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