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Alabama State Board of Pharmacy 10 Inverness Center, Suite 110 Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: 205/981-2280 Fax: 205/981-2330 Web site: www.albop.com E-mail: hbobo@albop.com
Registration	Required	Requirements: [AL Board Reg. 680-X-2-.14] 1. Applicant must be at least 17 years old. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($60) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($60) to the pharmacy board biannually on odd-numbered years due on October 31^st and delinquent by December 31^st. [AL Board Reg. 680-X-2-.14]
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1; of which one must be certified by a board-approved pharmacy technician certification program.
Continuing Education	Required	Alabama State Board requires three hours of CE annually, one of which must be a live presentation. [AL Board Reg. 680-X-2-.14]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	1. If the pharmacist supervises three or more technicians, at least one must be certified by a board-approved certification program; certification is voluntary for the other two. 2. If the pharmacist supervises fewer than three technicians, certification is completely voluntary. Those technicians for whom certification is voluntary may obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT exam. The ExCPT is approved by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
NAPB Members

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Alaska Board of Pharmacy PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Phone: 907/465-2589 Fax: 907/465-2974 Web site: www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/ppha.htm E-mail: sher_zinn@alaska.gov (through the Division of Occupational Licensing)
Licensure	Required	Requirements: [AK Board Reg. 12 AAC 52.140] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 2. Applicant must not have been convicted of a felony that may affect the applicant’s ability to perform his duties within five years of applying. 3. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent. 4. Applicant must be able to certify that he is fluent in the reading, writing, and speaking of the English language. 5. Applicant must submit an application ($150) to the state board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($100) to the pharmacy board before June 30^th on even-numbered years.
Training	Required	“Before an individual may regularly perform the tasks of a pharmacy technician, the individual shall complete training required by the pharmacist-in-charge. Duties performed by the pharmacy technician must be consistent with the training the pharmacy technician has received.” [AK Board Reg. 12 AAC 52.230] “A pharmacy technician, working with sterile pharmaceuticals, including parenteral medications, must complete a minimum of 40 hours of on-the-job training in the preparation, sterilization, aseptic technique, and admixture of parenterals before beginning work.” [AK Board Reg. 12 AAC 52.230] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be incorporated into on-the-job training.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Required	Technicians are required to complete 10 contact hours of continuing education approved by the pharmacy board per renewal period. Current certification by a board-approved program will suffice as evidence of CE. ExCPT is seeking board approval, though in the interim, the continuing education required of ExCPT certified technicians will meet the state requirement. A technician who is renewing for the first time may: 1. Verify through an affidavit that he has read the state’s statutes and regulations OR 2. Submit an affidavit, signed by the pharmacist-in-charge, confirming the applicant’s training in accordance with 12 AAC 52.230. [AK Board Reg. 12 AAC 52.325]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Continuing education requirements for ExCPT certified technicians meets the requirement for Alaska. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
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Arizona State Board of Pharmacy 1700 W Washington, Suite 250 Phoeniz, AZ 85007 Phone: 602/771-2727 Fax: 602/771-2749 Web site: www.azpharmacy.gov E-mail: hwand@azsbp.com
Licensure	Required	Requirements for a technician trainee: [AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1101] 1. Applicant must be of good moral character. 2. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 3. Applicant must attach a photo and copy of birth certificate to the application. 4. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 5. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the state board. (Trainees must appeal for more time or pass a board-approved technician certification exam) Requirements for a certified technician [ARS 32-1923.01]: 1. Meet all the requirements for a technician trainee. 2. Complete a board-approved training program. 3. Pass a board-approved technician examination.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($36 + an additional fee for a wall certificate) to the pharmacy board annually by November 1^st.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. [AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1105] If the state requires on-the-job training, then *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be incorporated into on-the-job training.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Required	20 hours of CE, two of which must be in pharmacy law. [AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1106]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?		Certification is required by a board-approved program and technicians must pass a board-approved technician examination. ExCPT is applying for approval.
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Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy 101 E Capitol, Suite 218 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501/682-0190 Fax: 501/682-0195 Web site: www.arkansas.gov/asbp E-mail: charlie.campbell@arkansas.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [AR Prac Act 03-00-0002 and AR Prac Act 03-00-0004] 1. Applicant must request and submit an application ($35) from the state board. 2. Applicants must attain a high school diploma or a GED. 3. Criminal background check is required. * Technicians must receive a certificate by the board before working as a technician.
Renewal	Required	$35 annually. [AR Prac Act 03-00-0002]
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1; not including pharmacy interns counted as either supportive personnel or pharmacists. Also excluded from the count of supportive personnel are those persons whose functions are not related to the preparation or distribution of medication. Such persons include clerks, secretaries, messengers, and delivery personnel.
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [AR Practice Act 03-00-0005]

California State Board of Pharmacy 1625 N Market Blvd, N219 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: 916/574-7900 Fax: 916/574-8618 Web site: www.pharmacy.ca.gov/ E-mail: virginia_herold@dca.ca.gov
Licensure	Required	Requirements: [CA Board Reg. Code1793.5] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the board of pharmacy. 2. Applicant must attain a high school diploma or equivalent. 3. Applicant must produce documents confirming his or her identity. 4. Applicant must produce a description of his or her qualifications and supporting documentation for those qualifications. 5. Applicant must undergo and pass a criminal background check.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($50) to the pharmacy board annually.
Training	Required	Must meet one of the following requirements: [CA Bus and Prof 4202a] 1. Complete any pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 2. Obtain an associates degree in pharmacy technology. 3. Complete any other course that provides a training period of at least 240 hours of instruction covering the topics outlined in regulations. [CA Board Reg. Code 1793.6]. Pharmacy technicians may use The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program together with appropriate supervision of 240 hours of practical experience. 4. Graduate from an accredited pharmacy program. 5. Receive certification by a board-approved program.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1; except that this ratio shall not apply to personnel performing clerical functions. [CA Board Reg. Code 1793.7]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	California law does not require pharmacy technicians to be certified. As long as the technician has completed the required training outlined above, any pharmacy technician may voluntarily obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT. ExCPT is applying for approval.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [CA Board Reg. Code 4115]

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy 1560 Broadway, Suite 1310 Denver, CO 80202-5143 Phone: 303/894-7800 Fax: 303/894-7764 Web site: www.dora.state.co.us/pharmacy E-mail: wendy.anderson@dora.state.co.us
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	See “Ratio” section below.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1; of which no more than two may be interns. Nevertheless, if there are three technicians on duty, at least one shall: 1. Be recognized by a national certification board, 2. Posses a degree from an accredited pharmacy technician training program OR 3. Complete 500 hours of experiential training outlined in the regulations. [CO Board Reg. 7.00.30(b)] Pharmacy technicians may use The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program together with appropriate supervision of 500 hours of practical experience.
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	Colorado law does not require pharmacy technicians to be certified. As long as the pharmacist supervises less than three technicians, or the third technician has completed the required training, any pharmacy technician may voluntarily obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT. The ExCPT is applying for approval.
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Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy State Office Building, 165 Capitol Ave, Room 147 Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860/713-6070 Fax: 860/713-7242 Web site: www.ct.gov/dcp/site/default.asp E-mail: Anne-christine.vrakas@ct.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [CT Board Reg. 20-598a ] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the pharmacy board within 30 days of commencing training. 2. Applicant must complete a board-approved training program.
Renewal	Required	$25 annually by March 31^st.
Training	Required	Pharmacy manager is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. Training shall include but not be limited to: 1. On-the-job training AND 2. Education of technicians’ responsibilities. [CT Board Reg. 20-576-37] Pharmacy technicians may use The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program together with appropriate supervision of practical experience.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1, however the ratio may be increased to 3:1 if: 1. The pharmacy prepares sterile products, dispenses unit doses and does bulk compounding OR 2. One of the three technicians is certified by a board-approved program. [CT Board Reg. 20-576-36]
Continuing Education	Required	The pharmacist manager shall assure the continued competency of pharmacy technicians through continuing in-service training designed to supplement initial training. [CT Board Reg. 20-576-37]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy.
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Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Division of Professional Regulation Cannon Building 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904 Phone: 302/744-4526 Fax: 302/739-2711 Web site: www.dpr.delaware.gov E-mail: debop@state.de.us
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Required	Pharmacy manager is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. [DE Board Reg. 5.4.1] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be incorporated into on-the-job training.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is recognized but completely voluntary. ExCPT is applying for Board approval.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [DE Board Reg. 5.4.1]

District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy 717 - 14th St NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/724-4900 Fax: 202/727-8471 Web site: www.dchealth.dc.gov E-mail: graphelia.ramseur@dc.gov
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Florida Board of Pharmacy 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254 Phone: 850/245-4292 Fax: 850/413-6982 Web site: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa E-mail:MQA_Pharmacy@doh.state.fl.us
Registration	Required	Required by January 1, 2010
Renewal	Required	Requirements will be by rule. Effective January 1, 2010.
Training	Required	Requirements will be by rule and effective January 1, 2010. Until then the National Pharmacy Technician Training Program is optional.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio can be 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 if approved by the board. [FL Practice Act 465.014, FL Board Reg. 64b16-27.420]
Continuing Education	Required	Requirements will be by rule. Effective January 1, 2010.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Any registered pharmacy technician registered before January 1, 2011, who has worked as a pharmacy technician for a minimum of 1500 hours under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or received certification as a pharmacy technician by a certification program accredited by the the National Commission for Certifying Agencies is exempt from the requirement to complete an initial training program. Senate Bill 1360. The ExCPT is NCCA accredited.
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Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Professional Licensing Boards 237 Coliseum Dr Macon, GA 31217-3858 Phone: 478/207-2440 Fax: 478/207-1633 Web site: www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/pharmacy E-mail: ldurden@sos.state.ga.us
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1, however the ratio may be increased to 3:1 if one of the three technicians: 1. Has successfully completed a board-approved employer's training and assessment program OR 2. Is certified by a board-approved certification program. [O.C.G.A. §26-4-82, §26-4-88]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	1. If the pharmacist supervises three technicians, at least one must be certified by a board-approved certification program; certification is voluntary for the other two. 2. If the pharmacist supervises fewer than three technicians, certification is completely voluntary. The ExCPT is applying for board approval. Those technicians for whom certification is voluntary may obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT.
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Hawaii State Board of Pharmacy PO Box 3469 Honolulu, HI 96801 Phone: 808/586-2694 Fax: 808/586-2874 Web site: www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/pharmacy E-mail: pharmacy@dcca.hawaii.gov
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [HRS 16-95-86]

Idaho Board of Pharmacy 3380 Americana Terrace, Suite 320 Boise, ID 83706 Phone: 208/334-2356 Fax: 208/334-3536 Web site: www.accessidaho.org/bop/ E-mail: mark.johnston@bop.idaho.gov
Registration	Required	Technicians registered before July 1, 2009 must: 1. The applicant must submit an application ($35) to the board of pharmacy. [IDAPA 27.01.01] 2. Be at least 18years old 3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent 4. Be of good moral character and temperate habits After July 1, 2009, pharmacy technicians must also be nationally certified.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($35) to the pharmacy board annually by June 30^th.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program for preparing, compounding, and distributing medications and is also responsible for maintaining records. [IDAPA 27.01.01] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be incorporated into on-the-job training.
Ratio		A combined technician/pharmacist and student/pharmacist ration to a ceiling of 6:1 was adopted in 2009. [IDAPA 27.01.01]
Continuing Education	N/A
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is required for pharmacy technicians that register after July 1, 2009, or, for those registered prior to July 1, 2009 that change employers. The ExCPT is approved by the Idaho Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [IDAPA 27.01.01].

Illinois Division of Professional Regulation — State Board of Pharmacy 320 W Washington, Suite 312 Springfield, IL 62786 Phone: 217/785-0800 Fax: 217/782-7645 Web site: www.idfpr.com E-mail: FPR.PRFGROUP10@illinois.gov (through Department of Professional Regulation)
Registration	Required	Requirements: [IL Prac Act 225 ILCS 85/9] 1. Applicant must be at least 16 years old. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board. 3. Applicant must provide proof of attending or having graduated from high school or earning a GED.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually. [IL Prac Act 225 ILCS 85/27]
Training	Required	“(a) It shall be the joint responsibility of a pharmacy and its pharmacist in charge to have trained all of its pharmacy technicians or obtain proof of prior training in all of the following topics as they relate to the practice site: (1) The duties and responsibilities of the technicians and pharmacists. (2) Tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures. (3) Compounding, packaging, labeling, and storage. (4) Pharmaceutical and medical terminology. (5) Record keeping requirements. (6) The ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations. (b) Within 6 months after initial employment or changing the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, it shall be the joint responsibility of the pharmacy and the pharmacist in charge to train the pharmacy technician or obtain proof of prior training in the areas listed in subsection (a) of this Section as they relate to the practice site. (c) All divisions of pharmacies shall maintain an up‑to‑date training program describing the duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician. (d) All divisions of pharmacies shall create and maintain retrievable records of training or proof of training as required in this Section.” *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to satisfy these requirements.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary until January 2010 when new requirements take effect. ExCPT certification is accredited by NCCA and recognized in Illinois.
Other Information		Certification will be required by 2010 the rules of which have not been finalized.

Indiana Board of Pharmacy 402 W. Washington St, Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739 Phone: 317/234-2067 Fax: 317/233-4236 Web site: http://www.in.gov/pla/pharmacy.htm E-mail: pla4@pla.IN.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [IAC 1-35-4] and [IN Prac Act 25-26-19-5] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board. 2. Applicant must at least 18 years of age. 3. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED. 4. Applicant must not be convicted of a crime related to controlled substances or legend drugs. 5. Applicant must have successfully: A. Completed a board-approved program of education and training OR B. Passed a certification examination offered by a board-approved, nationally recognized certification program.
Renewal	Required	Technician-in-training licenses are nonrenewable and expire 1 year after the date of issuance. Applicant must submit an application for renewal ($25) to the pharmacy board by June 30^th on even-numbered years. Renewal applications are mailed to registered technicians or may be obtained at the Board office.
Training	Required	The Indiana Board of Pharmacy requires proof of completion via an affidavit of completion or a certificate of completion of an Indiana Board approved training and education program. A pharmacy technician-in-training permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. [IAC 1-35-4] and [IN Prac Act IC 25-26-19-6] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to satisfy these requirements.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 4:1. [IN Prac Act IC 25-26-13-18]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	The ExCPT is approved by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy.
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Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners 400 SW 8th St, Suite E Des Moines, IA 50309-4688 Phone: 515/281-5944 Fax: 515/281-4609 Web site: www.state.ia.us/ibpe E-mail: Lloyd.jessen@ibpe.state.ia.us
Registration	Required	The applicant must submit an application for registration ($30) to the pharmacy board within 30 days of employment as a technician. [IA Board Reg. 657–3.3(155A)]
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($44) to the pharmacy board before the last day of the birth month of the registrant, biannually. Renewal applications are sent approximately two months prior to expiration of a current registration. [IA Board Reg. 657—3.10(155A)]
Training	Required	Each pharmacy is responsible for administering a training program and maintaining records. [IA Board Reg. 657–3.17(155A)] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to satisfy the training requirements.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary but will be required by June 2010. ExCPT is approved by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities [IA Board Reg. 657–3.22(155A)]

Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Landon State Office Building, 900 Jackson, Room 560 Topeka, KS 66612-1231 Phone: 785/296-4056 Fax: 785/296-8420 Web site: www.kansas.gov/pharmacy E-mail: pharmacy@pharmacy.state.ks.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [K.S.A.65-1663] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board. 2. Applicant must take a 20-question exam administered by the pharmacist-in-charge with a passing grade of 75% (15 questions correct).
Renewal	Required	Applicant will receive a renewal form in the mail and must submit the form ($25) to the pharmacy board biannually. [K.S.A.65-1663]
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. Training programs are reviewed annually to ensure compliance with the criteria listed in regulations. [K.A.R. 68-5-15] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to meet these requirements.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. The ratio may be increased to 3:1 as long as two of the three technicians have been certified by a board-approved program. [K.A.R. 68-5-16]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy. If the pharmacist supervises three technicians, at least two must be certified by a board-approved certification program.
Other Information

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Spindletop Administration Bldg, Suite 302, 2624 Research Park Dr, Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859/246-2820 Fax: 859/246-2823 Web site: http://pharmacy.ky.gov/ E-mail: mike.burleson@ky.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [KRS 315 Section 4] 1. Applicant must be at least 16 years old. 2. Applicant shall be of good mental health and moral character. 3. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually by March 31^st.
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Technicians holding current certification by a board-approved certification program may perform additional duties under proper supervision. ExCPT is approved by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. [KAR 201.2:045]
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities [KAR 201.2:045]

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy 5615 Corporate Blvd, Suite 8E Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2537 Phone: 225/925-6496 Fax: 225/925-6499 Web site: www.labp.com E-mail: mbroussard@labp.com
Registration	Required	Requirements: [LAC 46: LIII 906] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 2. Applicant shall be in good moral character and not be impaired. 3. Applicant must be a high school graduate or posses an equivalent to a high school diploma. 4. Applicant must complete a board-approved pharmacy technician training and education program. 5. Applicant must demonstrate evidence of 600 hours of practical experience under a pharmacist preceptor. 6. Applicant must demonstrate the completion or passing of a board- approved technician exam. 7. Applicant must submit an application ($100) to the board of pharmacy.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($50) to the pharmacy board annually by June 30^th.
Training	Required	Technicians must undergo a training program that meets competency standards as established in the Pharmacy Technician Training Program Minimum Competencies as approved by the board. There must be documentation of at least 600 hours (max. 50 hours per week) of practical experience in the pharmacy. Technicians can apply to become a technician candidate for 18 months to work in the pharmacy while completing the necessary training requirements outlined by the board. [LAC 46:LIII 903]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1 if there is a technician candidate on duty. The ratio may be increased to 3:1 if there are no technician candidates on duty. [LAC 46:LIII 907]
Continuing Education	Required	Louisiana law requires a minimum of 10 contact hours of CE offered by an ACPE-accredited or Board-approved provider of continuing education per year. [LAC 46:LIII 905and LAC 46:LIII 909]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?		Applicants must pass a technician examination by a board-approved program to be registered as a technician. [LAC 46: LIII 903] ExCPT is applying for approval.
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Maine Board of Pharmacy Department of Professional/Financial Regulation 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Phone:207/624-8689 Fax: 207/624-8637 Hearing Impaired: 207/624-8563 PFR/OLR Web site: www.maineprofessionalreg.org E-mail: mailto: kelly.l.mclaughlin@maine.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [ME Board Reg. 02-392 Ch.7] 1. Applicant must not have been convicted of a crime related to controlled substances. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($35) to the pharmacy board. (Individuals must be registered first before they can work.)
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($20) to the pharmacy board annually at the end of the month based on the first licensure date.
Training	Required	A drug outlet that employs a pharmacy technician shall develop or deploy a training program for pharmacy technicians employed at that drug outlet. The drug outlet shall keep a copy of the training program on site at all times and shall furnish the training program to the board upon inspection or upon request. The pharmacist in charge or other Maine-licensed pharmacist designated by the retail drug outlet shall train each pharmacy technician in accordance with the drug outlet's training program or shall ensure that each pharmacy technician satisfactorily completes the training program offered by the drug outlet. The training program shall accommodate the needs of the individual technician being trained. *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to satisfy these requirements.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1; however, the pharmacy may increase the ratio to 4:1 if at least one is certified by a board-approved program (“pharmacy technician-advanced”). Any increase greater than 4:1 must be approved by the pharmacy board. Pharmacy graduates and interns are required to be registered as technicians but are not considered part of the technician-to-pharmacist ratio. [ME Board Reg. 02-392 Ch.7]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	1. If the pharmacist supervises more than three technicians, at least one must be certified by a board-approved certification program (“pharmacy technician-advanced”); certification is voluntary for the other three. 2. If the pharmacist supervises less than four technicians, certification is completely voluntary. The ExCPT is applying for board approval though it may be approved under a prior name; clarification is being sought. Those technicians for whom certification is voluntary may voluntarily obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [ME Board Reg. 02-392 Ch. 7]

Maryland Board of Pharmacy 4201 Patterson Ave Baltimore, MD 21215-2299 Phone: 410/764-4755 Fax: 410/358-6207 Web site: www.dhmh.state.md.us/pharmacyboard/ E-mail: lnaesea@dhmh.state.md.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [Ann Code of MD 12-201, Statute 12-6B-02] 1. Applicant must provide evidence that the applicant is a high school student, high school graduate or has a GED. 2. Applicant must provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of 160 hours in a board–approved pharmacy technician training program that does not exceed six months. 3. Applicant must provide evidence of having passed a board-approved technician examination. 4. Applicant must submit an application ($45) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Not Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application to the pharmacy board biannually.
Training	Required	Before registration, technicians must: 1. Be certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program OR 2. Complete a board-approved training program that includes 160 hours of work experience and is no longer than six months’ duration. [Ann Code of MD 12-205, Statute 12-6B-02] The Maryland Board of Pharmacy lists board approved training on their website. The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program along with 160 hours of practical experience is approved by the Maryland Board.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	Certification is required by a national pharmacy technician certification program (a program approved by a Board-recognized national accrediting body). ExCPT is approved by the Maryland Board.
Other Information

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy 239 Causeway St, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02114 Phone: 617/973-0950 Fax: 617/973-0983 Web site: www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/ph/index.htm E-mail: James.d.coffey@state.ma.us
Licensure	Required	Requirements: [CMR 247.8.02] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent. 3. Applicant must not have been convicted of a crime related to controlled substances. 4. Applicant must complete a board-approved training program. 5. Applicant must pass a board-approved exam. 6. Applicant must submit an application ($136) to the pharmacy board. (Training must be complete before registering as a technician.)
Renewal	Required	$51 biannually before registrant birthday.
Training	Required	Training can be completed one of two ways: [CMR 247.8.02] 1. Enroll in a board-approved training program outlined in the regulations. OR 2. Complete 500 hours of employment as a technician trainee.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1 provided at least one of the three support personnel is a pharmacy intern or a certified pharmacy technician. The ratio can be increased to 4:1 provided at least one of the four support personnel is a certified pharmacy technician and one is a pharmacy intern; or at least two of the support personnel are certified pharmacy technicians. [CMR 247.8.06]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [MA Board Reg. 247 CMR 8.02 - 8.07]

Michigan Board of Pharmacy 611 W Ottawa, First Floor PO Box 30670 Lansing, MI 48909-8170 Phone: 517/335-0918 Fax: 517/373-2179 Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/healthlicense E-mail: rhramsd@michigan.gov
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy 2829 University Ave SE, Suite 530 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3251 Phone: 651/201-2825 Fax: 651/201-2837 Web site: http://www.phcybrd.state.mn.us E-mail: Cody.Wiberg@state.mn.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [MN Board Reg. 6800.3850] 1. Applicant must be at least 16 years old. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($20) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($20) annually by December 31^st. Applicants may renew online.
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. It can be increased to 3:1 if one of the three technicians is certified by a board-approved program. Minnesota rules and regulations allow an automatic increase in technician-to-pharmacist ratio in specific pharmacy settings such as: 1. Intravenous admixture preparation, 3:1 2. Setting up or preparing patient specific prescriptions in unit-dose or modified unit-dose packaging, 3:1 3. Pre-packing, 3:1 4. Bulk compounding, 3:1 [Statute 151.102] and [MN Board Reg. 6800.3850 Subp. 6]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities.

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy 204 Key Dr, Suite D Madison, MS 39110 Phone: 601/605-5388 Fax: 601/605-9546 Web site: http://www.mbp.state.ms.us/mbop/Pharmacy.nsf E-mail: lmcdivitt@mbp.state.ms.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [MS Code 73-21-83] 1. Applicant must be of good moral character. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the pharmacy board within 30 days of employment. Applicants must contact the Mississippi board of pharmacy directly.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($50) to the pharmacy board annually by March 31^st. Contact the Mississippi board of pharmacy for renewal applications.
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. Clerical support personnel are not included in this ratio. [MS Board Reg. Section 73-21-83]
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [Ann Code of MS1972, Section 73-21-73, part 4]

Missouri Board of Pharmacy PO Box 625 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573/751-0091 Fax: 573/526-3464 Web site: http://www.pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp E-mail: pharmacy@pr.mo.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [CSR 2220-2.700] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($10) to the board of pharmacy
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Montana Board of Pharmacy PO Box 200513 301 S Park Ave, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620-0513 Phone: 406/841-2371 Fax: 406/841-2305 Web site: http://mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/pha_board/board_page.asp E-mail: dlibsdpha@mt.gov
Registration	No	Requirements: [MT Board Reg. 24.174.701] 1. Must be at least 18 years old. 2. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 3. Must submit an application ($60) to the pharmacy board for a pharmacy technician-in-training permit which lasts for 18 months while waiting for certification. 4. Must pass a board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam.
Renewal	Yes	$50 annually by June 30^th.
Training	Yes	“(1) A supervising pharmacist shall: (a) provide initial training to a pharmacy technician that relates to the tasks the technician may perform pursuant to the supervising pharmacist's utilization plan; and (b) prepare and maintain a written record of initial and in-service training for on-site inspection by the board. The record shall contain the following information: (i) name and signature of the person receiving the training; (ii) dates of the training; (iii) general description of the topics covered; and (iv) name and signature of the person supervising the training. (2) An initial training program must include on-the-job practical training and didactic education that is commensurate with the tasks and functions a pharmacy technician may perform. A supervising pharmacist must obtain the board's approval of an initial training program prior to undertaking the training of a pharmacy technician pursuant to the program. (3) Verification of completion of training, by test or otherwise, shall be recorded by the supervising pharmacist, and shall be available for inspection withthe training record.” The pharmacy may request the Board of Pharmacy to approve *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* as part of its training.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1; however, the pharmacy may petition the board to increase the ratio. [MT Board Reg. 24.174.711]
Continuing Education	Required	Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	ExCPT has been approved by the Montana Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [MT Board Reg. 24.174.705]

Nebraska Board of Pharmacy PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 Phone: 402/471-2118 Fax: 402/471-3577 Web site: www.hhs.state.ne.us E-mail: claire.covert@dhhs.ne.gov OR vonda.apking@dhhs.ne.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: According to the Health Care Facility Lisensure Act passed on 9/1/07, pharmacy technicians must apply for registration within 30 days after being hired by a pharmacy or facility. To register as a pharmacy technician, an individual must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Be a high school graduate or be officially recognized by the State Department of Education as possessing the equivalent degree of education; 3. Have never been convicted of any non-alcohol, drug-related misdemeanor or felony; 4. File an application with the Department; and 5. Pay the applicable fee. Initial Registration Fee for Pharmacy Technician: By an applicant for a registration as a pharmacy technician, the fee of $25 and the Licensee Assistance Program fee of $1 for each year remaining during the current biennial renewal period. 172 NAC 128-017.18 Proration of Initial Registration Fee for Pharmacy Technician: For issuance of a registration that will expire within 180 days after its initial issuance date, a fee of $25 and the Licensee Assistance Program fee of $1. 172 NAC 128-017.19
Renewal	Required	172 NAC 128-017.20 Pharmacy Technician Registration Renewal Fee: By an applicant for renewal on a biennial basis of a registration as a pharmacy technician, the fee of $25 and the Licensee Assistance Program fee of $2. Pharmacy technician registrations will renew biennially and will expire January 1 of odd-numbered years. The biennial renewal fee is $25 and renewal notices will be sent at least 30 days prior to the expiration date.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. [NE Practice Act 71-1,147.33] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to meet the training requirements.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. [NE Board Reg. ch.128-006]
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Nevada State Board of Pharmacy 431 West Plumb Lane Reno, NV 89509 Phone: 775/850-1440 Fax: 775/850-1444 Web site: http://bop.nv.gov E-mail: pharmacy@govmail.state.nv.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [NAC 639.240] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 2. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 3. Applicant must not have been convicted of a felony or have a history of drug abuse. 4. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board. 5. Applicant must complete a board-approved pharmacy technician training program.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must contact the pharmacy board to obtain an application at pharmacy@govmail.state.nv.us or call (775) 850-1440 or (800) 364-2081 and submit the renewal application to the pharmacy board by October 31^st on even-numbered years.
Training	Required	Applicant must successfully complete a board-approved training program. Training requirements include an orientation to the practice of pharmacy and instruction in the topics listed in regulations. [NAC 639.256]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. A pharmacist may not supervise more than two pharmaceutical technicians or two pharmaceutical technicians-in-training at one time. [NAC 639.250]
Continuing Education	Required	Technicians are required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service continuing education training biannually. [NAC 639.254]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable. ExCPT is recognized by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy 57 Regional Dr Concord, NH 03301-8518 Phone: 603/271-2350 Fax: 603/271-2856 Web site: www.nh.gov/pharmacy E-mail: pharmacy.board@nh.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [Ph 803.01] 1. Applicant must be at least18 years old 2. Applicant must have a high school diploma, or equivalent. 3. Applicant must not have been convicted of any charges related to controlled substances. 4. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board. 5. Applicant must complete a pharmacy technician training program.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must contact the pharmacy board to obtain an application at pharmacy.board@nh.gov or call (603) 271-2350 and submit the renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually by March 31^st. [Ph 806.03]
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program. [Ph 803.01] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to meet the training requirements.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	N/A
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary and ExCPT is recognized by the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [Ph 807.01]

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy 124 Halsey St Newark, NJ 07101 Phone: 973/504-6450 Fax: 973/648-3355 Web site: http://www.nj.gov/lps/ca/medical/pharmacy.htm E-mail: boyerj@dca.lps.state.nj.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: 1. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older; 2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent; 3. Applicant must show proficiency in written and spoken English; 4. Applicant must submit an application fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:39-1.3; 5. Applicant must submit his or her name, address and fingerprints for purposes of a criminal history background check pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-28 et seq., (P.L. 2002, c. 104) to determine whether criminal history record information exists which may disqualify the applicant from being registered by the Board; and 6. Applicant must submit, as part of the application for registration, evidence of good moral character
Renewal	Required	Biennial registration required. NJ Board Reg 13:39-6.6.
Training	Not Required	Training is only required when the ratio exceeds 2:1 set by the state board. [NJ Board Reg. 14:14–80] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* has been approved by the Board of Pharmacy.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. The pharmacy may petition the board to exceed the ratio if each pharmacy technician is certified by a board-approved program. If the ratio is allowed to exceed 2:1, the pharmacy must have a written policy and procedure manual. [NJ Board Reg. 13:39-6.6]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy. (Note: completion of an approved training program is required.)
Other Information

New Mexico Board of Pharmacy 5200 Oakland NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: 505/222-9830 Fax: 505/222-9845 Web site: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/pharmacy/ E-mail: debra.wilhite@state.nm.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [NMAC 16.19.22.9] 1. Applicant must complete training within one year as outlined by the board. 2. Applicant must obtain a board-approved certification within one year. 3. Applicant must submit an application ($30) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit renewal application ($30) biannually by the last day of the registrant’s birth month.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. Training can consist of 220 hours of on-the-job training OR board-approved training and must be completed within the first year of registration. [NM Board Reg. 16.19.22.9]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 4:1. The pharmacy can petition the board to increase the ratio. [NM Board Reg. 16.19.22.10]
Continuing Education	Required	CE required to maintain certification is sufficient.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is required. The ExCPT has been approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information

New York State Board of Pharmacy 89 Washington Ave, 2nd Floor W Albany, NY 12234-1000 Phone: 518/474-3817 ext. 130 Fax: 518/473-6995 Web site: www.op.nysed.gov E-mail: pharmbd@mail.nysed.gov
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. [NY Board Reg. 29.7-21.ii.a]
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [NY Board Reg. 29.7-21.i]

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy PO Box 4560 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-4560 Phone: 919/246-1050 Fax: 919/246-1056 Web site: www.ncbop.org E-mail: jcampbell@ncbop.org
Registration	Required	Requirements: [NC Statute 90-85.15A] 1. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Applicant must complete a training program. 3. Applicant must submit an application ($30) to the pharmacy board within 30 days of completion of a training program.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit renewal application ($30) to the pharmacy board annually by December 31^st.
Training	Required	Pharmacy managers must train new technicians who are just registering within 180 days of employment according to the criteria set forth in statutes. [NC Statute 90-85.15A(b)] Pharmacy technicians may use The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program together with appropriate supervision of practical experience.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. The ratio may be increased if the additional technicians have passed a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification approved by the board. [NCAC 46.3301]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	1. If the pharmacist supervises three or more technicians, at least one must be certified by a nationally recognized certification program approved by the board; certification is voluntary for the other two. 2. If the pharmacist supervises less than three technicians, certification is completely voluntary. The ExCPT is applying for board approval. Those technicians for whom certification is voluntary may obtain national certification by taking the ExCPT.
Other Information

North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy PO Box 1354 Bismarck, ND 58502-1354 Phone: 701/328-9535 Fax: 701/328-9536 Web site: www.nodakpharmacy.com E-mail: ndboph@btinet.net
Registration	Required	Requirements: [ND Prac Act 61-02-07.1-07] 1. Applicant must complete a pharmacy training program 2. Applicant must submit an application ($35) to the pharmacy board. (The technician may register as a technician-in-training for two years while completing the required training outlined by the board.)
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($35) to the pharmacy board annually by March 1^st.
Training	Required	Training is required to become a registered technician in the state of North Dakota. Training can be completed as outlined in the regulations. Technicians must successfully complete: 1. A board-approved academic program OR 2. An on-the-job training program that is directed by the pharmacist-in-charge and approved by the board of pharmacy. [ND Prac Act 61-02-07.1-11] and [ND Prac Act 61-02-07.1-03]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1 in retail settings and 4:1 in hospitals or closed-door pharmacy settings. [ND Prac Act 61-02-07.1-04]
Continuing Education	Required	Technicians are required to complete 20 hours of approved pharmacy technician CE every two years. [ND Prac Act 61-02-07.1-10]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy 77 S High St, Room 1702 Columbus, OH 43215-6126 Phone: 614/466-4143 Fax: 614/752-4836 Web site: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov E-mail: exec@bop.state.oh.us
Registration	Not Required	“The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy does not license, register, or certify Pharmacy Technicians. There is no legal requirement to be licensed, registered, or certified as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Ohio. In order to be "qualified," Section 4729.42(A) of the Revised Code states that a person must be under the personal supervision of a pharmacist and meet all of the following: 1) Be eighteen years of age or older, 2) Possess a high school diploma, possess a certificate of high school equivalence, or was employed prior to the effective date of this section (4/8/09) as a pharmacy technician without a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence, 3) Pass an examination approved by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, 4) Submit to a criminal records check and the results do not show that the person previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any felony in this state, any other state, or the United States." For more information regarding pharmacy technicians employed prior to the effective date of this section, click here.
Renewal	May Be Required	Renewal may be necessary depending on the specific requirements of an exam taken to become "qualified" to be a pharmacy technician in the state of Ohio. Requirements will vary among tests.
Training	Required	The person has passed an examination approved by the state board of pharmacy to determine a person’s competency to perform services as a pharmacy technician. The ExCPT is accepted by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT is accepted by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information

Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy 4545 Lincoln Blvd, Suite 112 Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3488 Phone: 405/521-3815 Fax: 405/521-3758 Web site: www.pharmacy.ok.gov E-mail: pharmacy@pharmacy.ok.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [OK Board Reg. 535:15-13-8 and Pharmacy Technician Training Guidelines] Prior to receiving a permit, all pharmacy technicians must have satisfactorily completed a Pharmacy Technician Training Program - Phase I (initial training). A technician may begin Phase II (on-the-job training) only after they have received their permit and must complete it within ninety (90) days of receiving their permit. 1. Phase I: Applicant must complete a technician training program. [See criteria listed in Pharmacy Technician Training Guidelines] 2. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board. 3. Phase II: Applicant must complete an on-the-job training program within 90 days of receiving a permit. [See criteria listed in Pharmacy Technician Training Guidelines]
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($40) to the pharmacy board annually by the last day of the registrant’s birth month.
Training	Required	Pharmacy manager is responsible for administering a training program and maintaining records. The instructional text of the training program must be kept in the pharmacy and submitted for approval to the Board on request. [OK Board Reg. 535:15-13-13] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be incorporated into on-the-job training.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. [OK Board Reg. 535:15-13-5]
Continuing Education		The pharmacist manager shall assure that the pharmacy technician remains competent through continuing on-the-job training. [OK Board Reg. 535:15-13-13]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [OK Board Reg. 535:15-13-6]

Oregon State Board of Pharmacy 800 NE Oregon St, Suite 150 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: 971/673-0001 Fax: 971/673-0002 Web site: www.pharmacy.state.or.us E-mail: pharmacy.board@state.or.us
Licensure	Required	Requirements: [OAR 855-025-0010] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. 2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED. 3. Applicant must submit an application ($35) to the pharmacy board. 4. All technicians must become certified by a board-approved program by October 1, 2008, one year after initial licensure, or prior to the technician’s 19^th birthday, whichever is later.* [Certified Technician Application] *There are two applications at this time but, eventually, all pharmacy technicians will need to be certified to work.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($35) to the pharmacy board annually by September 30^th. $55 if postmarked after August 31^st. In order to renew a technician license, the applicant must pass a board-approved national pharmacy technician certification exam. If the applicant is a certified technician, then he must document participation in continuing education and submit a criminal background check along with the renewal application. [OAR 855-025-0010 and OAR 855-025-0015]
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program including on-the-job training and is responsible for maintaining records. [OAR 855-025-0025] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used to help satisfy these training requirements.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. The pharmacy can petition the board to increase the ratio. [ORS 689.225]
Continuing Education	Required	Certified technicians are required to complete and report at least one hour of pharmacy law, appropriate to the applicant’s work setting and functions. Fifty minutes equal one contact hour. [OAR 855-025-0015]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT has been approved by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. Eventually all pharmacy technicians will need to be certified to work.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [OAR 855-025-0040]

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 Phone: 717/783-7156 Fax: 717/787-7769 Web site: www.dos.state.pa.us/pharm E-mail: st-pharmacy@state.pa.us
Registration	Not Required
Renewal	Not Required
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information

Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy 3 Capitol Hill, Room 205 Providence, RI 02908-5097 Phone: 401/222-2837 Fax: : 401/222-2158 Web site: http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/pharmacy.php E-mail: cathyc@doh.state.ri.us
Licensure	Required	There are two levels of licensure for pharmacy technicians: Pharmacy Technician I (an explorer- specific license) Pharmacy Technician II (a transferable- specific license) Requirements to becoming a pharmacy technician: [RI Reg. 23.11-12] 1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old. (Tech I allows exceptions for certain high school students) 2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent. (Tech I allows current enrollment in high school or equivalent) 3. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board. 4. Applicant can have no prior felony convictions related to controlled substances. 5. Applicant for Technician I must enroll in a board-approved technician training program. 6. Applicant for Technician I must have completed a Board- approved pharmacy technician training program or a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification exam.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($40) to the pharmacy board annually by July 1^st. [RI Reg. 23.4 and 23.8]
Training	Required	Pharmacy Technician I: Must participate in an employer-sponsored pharmacy technician program that meets the requirements of the regulation. Pharmacy Technician II: Must complete a pharmacy technician training program that : (1) includes a pharmacy technician certification exam (2) is offered by an institution accredited by the Rhode Island Board of Regents or a regional accrediting authority (3) is provided by a branch of the U.S. Armed Services or Public Health Service OR (4) is accredited by ASHP [RI Reg. 23.18 and 23.19] Pharmacies may incorporate The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program as part of their training program submitted for Board approval. The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program can also be used to prepare for a pharmacy technician certification exam.
Ratio	N/A
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	The ExCPT is approved by the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy [RI Reg. 23.18-4]
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [RI Reg. 23.13-15]

South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Kingstree Bldg 110 Centerview Dr, Suite 306 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 803/896-4700 Fax: 803/896-4596 Web site: www.llronline.com/POL/pharmacy E-mail: bundricl@llr.sc.gov
Registration	Required	Requirements: [SC Prac Act 40-43-82] 1. Applicant must a high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($40) to the pharmacy board. 3. Applicant must work for 1000 hours as a registered technician with limited responsibilities. 4. Applicant must complete a board-approved technician training course.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually by July 1^st. Renewal applications can be submitted online. [SC Prac Act 40-43-82(A-2)].
Training	Required	Technicians must complete a board-approved training program that meets the criteria outlined in [SC Prac Act 40-43-82 (D)]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1 but may be increased to 3:1 if two out of the three technicians are certified by a board-approved program. [SC Prac Act 40-43-86 (B) (4)]
Continuing Education	Required	For renewal, 10 hours of CE by ACPE or CME approved continuing education must be completed. Four of those hours must be obtained through attendance of lectures, workshops, or seminars. [SC Prac Act 40-43-130]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	Certification is required by a board-approved program. ExCPT is approved by the South Carolina Board.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities.

South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy 4305 S Louise Ave, Suite 104 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: 605/362-2737 Fax: 605/362-2738 Web site: www.pharmacy.sd.gov E-mail: Ronald.huether@state.sd.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:02] 1. Initial registration must be submitted within 30 days of employment. 2. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($25) to the pharmacy board annually by October 31^st.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for developing, implementing, and periodically reviewing written policies and procedures for training and utilizing pharmacy technicians appropriate to the practice of pharmacy. [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:16] *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* can be used.
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:19]
Continuing Education	Not Required
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [SD Board Reg. 20:51:29:21]

Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Board of Pharmacy Davy Crockett Tower, 2nd Floor 500 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37243-1149 Phone: 615/741-2718 Fax: 615/741-2722 Web site: health.state.tn.us/Boards/Pharmacy/index.shtml E-mail: terry.grinder@state.tn.us
Registration	Required	Requirements: [TN Board Reg. 1140-2-.02] 1. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the pharmacy board. 2. Applicant must submit a statement of good moral character to the pharmacy board. 3. Applicant must sign and submit an affidavit from his/her employer confirming his/her understanding of state regulations and statutes to the pharmacy board.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($50) to the pharmacy board biannually beginning on the day the license was initially granted.
Training	Not Required	*Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* is optional.**
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. This ratio may be increased to 3:1 if one of the technicians is certified. [TN Board Reg. 1140-2-.02]
Continuing Education		Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Optional	1. If the pharmacist supervises three or more technicians, at least one must be certified by a board-approved certification program; certification is voluntary for the other two. 2. If the pharmacist supervises less than three technicians, certification is completely voluntary. The ExCPT is approved by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities. [TN Board Reg. 1140-2-.02]

Texas State Board of Pharmacy 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 600 Austin, TX 78701-3942 Phone: 512/305-8000 Fax: 512/305-8082 Web site: www.tsbp.state.tx.us E-mail: gay.dodson@tsbp.state.tx.us
Registration	Required	Requirements for online application ($56): [TAC 297.3] 1. Applicant must provide a current certification number. 2. Applicant must provide an expiration date of certificate. 3. Applicant must provide his/her Social Security Number (SSN). 4. Applicant must provide evidence of date of high school graduation or completion of GED. 5. Applicant must provide a TSBP license number and name of pharmacy, if employed by a Texas pharmacy.
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($53) to the pharmacy board biannually.
Training	Required	Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. [TAC 297.6] The Pharmacy may adopt The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program as part of its own pharmacy technician training program. [TAC 297.6]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1, but can be increased to 3:1 with no more than two “pharmacy technician trainees.” Specific pharmacies may have up to five technicians to one pharmacist if the pharmacy does not dispense more than 20 different drugs and does not compound intravenous or intramuscular drugs. [TX Board Reg. 291.32 and TAC 297.6]
Continuing Education	Required	Technicians are required to have 20 hours of CE per renewal period or can be exempt by maintaining their certification. [TAC 297.8]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?		Certification is required by a board-approved program. ExCPT is applying for approval.
Exemption from Certification		1. As of September 1, 2001, pharmacy technicians who have been continuously employed as a pharmacy technician in Texas for at least 10 years and who received an exemption from the board are considered long-term exempt from certification. 2. Technicians working in rural counties as defined as a county with a population of 50,000 or less may petition the pharmacy board for exemption from certification. [The petitioning process is outlined in TAC 297.7]. Any certification program, including the ExCPT is voluntary for these exempt individuals.
Other Information		Click here for a list of duties and responsibilities.

Utah Board of Pharmacy PO Box 146741 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 Phone: 801/530-6179 Fax: 801/530-6511 Web site: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/ E-mail: dbaker@utah.gov (through Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)
Licensure	Required	Requirements: [UT Board Reg. R156-17b-302] 1. Applicant must pass the Board’s criminal background check. 2. Applicant must complete a training program approved by the board. 3. Applicant must submit an application ($95) to the pharmacy board. 4. Applicant document current certification by a national, board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam. 5. Applicant must submit three blueprint finger cards. (Form FD-258)
Renewal	Required	Applicant must submit a renewal application ($47) to the pharmacy board.
Training	Required	Individuals must complete a board-approved technician training program. The training program must require at least 180 hours of practical training supervised by a licensed pharmacist. The pharmacy can adopt *The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program* as part of its training program that is submitted to the Board for approval. Training also includes 180 hours of practical experience. [UT Board Reg. R156-17b-304]
Ratio		The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1 and only one of the three technicians can be unlicensed. [UT Board Reg. R156-17b-601]
Continuing Education	Required	Applicant must complete 20 hours of qualifying continuing education. At least eight hours must be live lecture or seminars and one hour must cover pharmacy law and ethics. [UT Board Reg. R156-17b-309]
Can the ExCPT be Taken?	Yes	Certification is required by a board-approved program. The ExCPT is approved by the Utah Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information		Click for a list of duties and responsibilities. [UT Board Reg. R156-17b-601]

Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Office of Professional Regulation
26 Terrace St
Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
Phone: 802/828-2373
Fax: 802/828-2465
Web site: www.vtprofessionals.org
E-mail: patkins@sec.state.vt.us

Registration

Required

Requirements: [26 V.S.A 2042a-2042b]

1. Applicant must submit an application ($25) to the pharmacy board.

2. After application has been submitted, the individual may act as a technician for up to 30 days while awaiting a response.