Idaho Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Updated 11/20/22

Idaho is one of the many states that require that you have a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification before gaining a license to work as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. To become eligible for the PTCB Exam, you’ll need a PTCB-Recognized Course, like 123CPhT.

Idaho Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $18.37/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

Idaho State Specific Requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years old
• You must have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete the Certified Pharmacy Technician Registration Form
• Include, as part of the registration process, a $35 application fee, and a $41.50 fingerprint/background check fee
• Obtain 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during 2 year re-certification cycle, 2 hours of which are Pharmacy Law