However, pharmacy technicians are not required to obtain certification to practice in pharmacies. Both the PTCB test and the ExCPT are approved by Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy to help train technicians to the highest professional standards. Candidates may also practice as technicians if they have completed 480-hours of training under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.
To obtain a pharmacy tech license in Minnesota, the State Board has issued their
own requirements for candidates to meet. These include:
Please Note – PTCB Test Prep does its best to ensure that all information related to pharmacy tech licensing in Minnesota is accurate and up to date. However, whilst we do our best to ensure that our details are as accurate as possible, at the time of writing, we do expect candidates to follow up with their State Board for any of the latest information that may have come to pass. If you notice any out-of-date details on this summary, please email us at support@ptcbtestprep.com and we will review any issues brought to our attention and rectify any issues as soon as practicable.
The following requirements have been issued by the PTCB for candidates who
wish to become pharmacy technicians in Minnesota:
To maintain the pharmacy tech license in Minnesota, candidates must
complete CE – or continuous education.
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