Massachusetts

Prepare for and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
Have digital fingerprinting and criminal background check run through CJIS ($38)
Create an account on: pcshq.com
Complete an Pharmacy Technician Application with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy ($150)
Obtain and attach a 2×2 “passport style” photo to the application

You must be at least 17 years old
Have not been convicted of a drug related felony
You must be enrolled in high school or have a high school diploma/GED
Have not been convicted of a drug related felony
Massachusetts does not require any additional Continuing Education during the 2 year re-certification cycle which expires on your 2nd birthday after becoming licensed and every 2nd birthday thereafter
The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy requires a $60 renewal fee be paid before the expiration date of the license

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

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