Montana

Like most states, pharmacy technicians are regulated in Montana.

Before candidates are able to practice as technicians, they must pass an approved exam. Montana State Board of Pharmacy accept both the PTCB and ExCPT exam.

Pharmacy technicians must be licensed before they can practice.

Competition for places within Missouri are currently high. Even though candidates are not required to pass the PTCB exam, holding certification enhances career opportunities and salary prospects.

Montana State Requirements

To register as a pharmacy technician in Montana, 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, including having fingerprints taken.
• Candidates are required to pass either the PTCB or the ExCPT exam.
• Candidates who are not yet certified must apply for the pharmacy technician in-training permit. This allows the candidate up to 18-months to complete their certification.
• Continuing education is required – 20-hours every 2 years.
• Include a passport photo with your application; and application must be notarized.
• Renewal fee: $50.00
• License renewals with the State Board of Pharmacy are required on an annual basis.

Montana Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $15.54/hr

Requirements for PTCB Continuous Education

To maintain the pharmacy tech license in Montana, 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.