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Jim in North Las Vegas, Nevada

3 months ago

" Effective January 1, 2004, there are only four ways to qualify for pharmacy technician registration (California Business and Professions Code section 4202). California law now requires that an applicant for a pharmacy technician permit must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Have obtained an associate of arts degree in pharmacy technology.
2. Have completed a course of training specified by the board (typically provided by employers under requirements of California Code of Regulations Section 1793.6 (provided below)).
3. Have graduated from a school of pharmacy approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or recognized by the board.
4. Be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. California Code of Regulations section 1793.6 describes the training courses acceptable to the board (item 2 above).

This training is:
Any pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health--System Pharmacists,
Any pharmacy technician training program provided by a branch of the federal armed services for which the applicant possesses a certificate of completion, or
Any other course that provides a training period of at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, provided that at least 120 of these hours are in theoretical instruction in a curriculum that provides"

I'm planning on moving to california for the associate degree requirement but the last option has me wondering what exactly are all the pre-reqs to become a licensed pharm tech. If i took some classes and receieved training in a pharmacy in my home state then passed the PTCB would i be able to get licensed in california when i move there? I know this is alot to read but if anyone did and has any info, i'd really appreciate it. I figure i'm still going to move to california but more options to reach the same goal are always nice.

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