Nevada Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Updated 11/20/22

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Pass the PTCB Exam
Completion of 500 hours of training and experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician in Training (PTT), with affidavit from your managing pharmacist

Certification by the PTCB or the NHA as a Pharmacy Tech and completion of at least 500 hours of training and experience as a registered PTT employed in Nevada licensed pharmacies, which must be verified by the managing pharmacist of the pharmacy.
a. Provide a copy of your PTCB or NHA certification (i.e. CPhT or ExCPT certification)
b. Provide a signed form from your managing pharmacist that you have completed 500 hours of
employment in a pharmacy in this state as a registered PTT.

You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
You must 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