According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to become an Pharmacy technician you must obtain an high school diploma or equivalent Ged. Pharmacy Technicians typically learn through on the job training or complete postsecondary education programs. Some programs that your job may offer may vary depending on the length and subject matter according to the employer requirements. Postsecondary program are usually offered by vocational schools or community college. Most of the programs are awarded with a certificate after a year or less and some may last longer and may lead to the associate degree. As an pharmacy tech you will learn arithmetic used in pharmacy, record keeping and ways of dispensing medication, pharmacy law and ethics. Most programs may include clinical experience opportunities, which is hands on experience in pharmacy. To obtain Licenses and certification registration for pharmacy technicians you must be 18 years of age and have an high school diploma or equivalent, attended an formal education or training program, taking the exam the PTCB and submit to an criminal …show more content…
meet all requirements necessary in order for the Board to access the criminal history record information, including submitting fingerprint information and paying the required fees. Once an applicant has successfully completed all requirements of registration, and the board has determined there are no grounds to refuse registration, the applicant will be notified of registration as a pharmacy technician trainee and of his or her pharmacy technician trainee registration number. The pharmacy technician registration expires within 2 years from the date of