Both the PTCB and ExCPT are approved national certification exams by the State Board, though certification is not required to practice as a pharmacy technician. That said, PTCB certification is considered advantageous by employers and it improves employment and salary prospects. Before commencing work in a pharmacy, technicians must first be registered with the State Board. Training is required. There are two methods: either on-the-job training or by completing an academic program with at least 520 hours of lectures, discussion, and examinations. At least 8-hours of this program must be dedicated to federal legislation as it applies to pharmacy in Washington state. Competition for pharmacy technician roles in Texas is currently high.
To obtain a pharmacy tech license in Washington, the State Board has issued their
own requirements for candidates to meet. These include:
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The following requirements have been issued by the PTCB for candidates who
wish to become pharmacy technicians in Washington:
To maintain the pharmacy tech license in Washington, candidates must
complete CE – or continuous education.
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