West Virginia Pharmacy Technician Requirements
The State Board of Pharmacy in West Virginia requires that you have a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification before gaining a license to work as a Pharmacy Technician as well as have completed a competency-based, 500 hour, West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Technician Training Program through your employer.
West Virginia State Specific Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a high school diploma or GED
- You must not have been convicted of any felonies or drug-related misdemeanors
- Complete an application application verifying that you are PTCB Certified and have completed the aforementioned training program
- You must obtain renew yearly ($30 renewal fee)
West Virginia Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $15.49
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