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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $120
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License
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$120
Total Initial Fees
10 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial
Renewal Period
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Alaska allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Complete criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Submit your application to the Alaska Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $120. Registration fee: $120. Total initial fees: $120.
Renew your registration every Biennial. 10 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $15-$25.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
License
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
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National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not required; PTCB-certified technicians receive expanded scope (tech-check-tech, vaccines, transfers)
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-approved course within 6 months; OJT accepted
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee paid to Alaska Board of Pharmacy | $120 |
Registration Fee Included in application fee | $120 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional; not required by state); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees $120 application fee (excludes optional national exam fees and fingerprint vendor costs) | $120 |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified10
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Biennial
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$15-$25
Biennial renewal fee varies by issue date; 10 CE hours required (1 patient safety, 1 pharmacy law)
Regulatory Board
PTCB recertification requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 hour of pharmacy law and 1 hour of patient safety. State CE requirements may overlap with PTCB requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require pharmacy technicians to apply for a new credential in the destination state, even if they hold national certification. Requirements vary by state.
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Alaska's April 2024 law created a two-tier system where PTCB-certified technicians gain tech-check-tech, vaccine administration, and prescription transfer authority. Renewal fees vary ($15-$25) based on license issue date.
April 2024 law expanded roles for PTCB-certified technicians
PTCB-certified technicians gain tech-check-tech, immunization, and transfer privileges
Two-tier renewal fee structure ($15-$25) varies by license issue date
National certification not required but provides significantly expanded scope
Immunizations allowed for certified technicians only with 1-hour ACPE continuing education
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (you) | $120 | 32–62 wks | |
| Washington | $204 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Hawaii | $80-$130 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Alaska verified against Alaska Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Alaska does not require national certification to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Alaska Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.