Looking to become a pharmacy technician in Pennsylvania? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania.
Does Pennsylvania regulate pharmacy technicians? No.
Is certification required to be a pharmacy tech in Pennsylvania?
No. Bear in mind, however, that national certification provides
recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more
marketable, particularly to the large chain pharmacies.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state? None, but the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association recommends PTCB certification.
When is registration required? Not required.
Is licensure required? No.
What do I have to do to become a pharmacy technician in Pennsylvania? Simply be hired as a pharmacy technician.
Is training required? No,
not required, but generally a supervising pharmacist will oversee
initial and ongoing on-the-job training. By law, the supervising
pharmacist will create and maintain a written protocol for each pharmacy
technician employed in the pharmacy. The protocol specifies each duty
the pharmacy technician may perform.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
No. If you do become nationally certified, however, maintaining your
certification requires CE (20 units of continuing education every 2
years).
How often is renewal required? Not required. What should I do if I change jobs or change my home address? N/A
Other good info to know about Pennsylvania pharmacy technician requirements:
Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
www.dos.state.pa.us/pharm
Mail: PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Telephone: 717/783-7156 Fax: 717/787-7769
Professional Association for Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technicians:
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
https://www.papharmacists.com/
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