Michigan

Pharmacy technicians are not regulated in Michigan.

Candidates who wish to undertake certification is done so on a voluntary basis. Candidates who want to practice as a technician may have to undergo training or have experience, as determined by the employer.

Candidates are not required to register with the State Board of Pharmacy to practice with their employer.

However, taking the PTCB exam enhances employment prospects and increases salary prospects, too.

Michigan State Requirements

To register as a pharmacy technician in Michigan, the State Board has issued their own requirements for candidates to meet. These include:

• Candidates must be 18-years or older.
• Candidates must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are expected to undergo a criminal background check, particularly related to controlled substances.
• Physical exam may be required – including to establish whether you have or had tuberculosis.
• Continuing education is not required.
• License renewals with the State Board of Pharmacy are not required.

Michigan Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $14.57/hr

Requirements for PTCB Continuous Education

To maintain the pharmacy tech license in Michigan, candidates must complete CE – or continuous education.

PTCB requires:

• Candidates must have completed at least 20-hours of CE in a 2-year cycle.
• Candidates must have completed at least 1-hour of this training in pharmacy law and regulations, and an additional hour in patient safety.
• PTCB requires that CE must be related to the professional work and practice of a pharmacy technician.
• Candidates must pay the requisite fee of $40.00, which must be paid every 2-years.