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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $100+
Some details on this page are not yet confirmed against an official source. See sources below or contact the licensing board to verify.
Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$100+
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial (odd years, expires June 30)
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 17 years old and have a currently enrolled in high school, high school diploma, or ged.
Georgia 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 and drug screening. Background check fee: Varies.
Submit your application to the Georgia Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $100. Total initial fees: $100+.
Renew your registration every Biennial (odd years, expires June 30). 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $60.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Georgia 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 (PTCB)
ExCPT (NHA/CPhT)
Certification Deadline
Not required, but 1 of every 3 technicians per pharmacist must be nationally certified
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; on-the-job training allowed
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee paid to Georgia Board of Pharmacy | $100 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (if pursuing voluntary certification); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint-based background check through IdentoGO (Code 2TGRNG); fee paid to vendor | Varies |
Total Initial Fees Application fee plus IdentoGO fingerprinting fee; national certification exam fee additional if pursued | $100+ |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Biennial (odd years, expires June 30)
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$60
Biennial renewal fee
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
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Does Not Transfer
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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Georgia explicitly prohibits reciprocity for pharmacy technicians. The state uses a tiered ratio system where higher ratios require more certified technicians. Minimum age is 17 with high school enrollment sufficient as the education requirement.
National certification is not required for registration, but at least 1 of every 3 technicians per pharmacist must hold PTCE or ExCPT certification
Minimum age is 17, and current high school enrollment is sufficient to meet the education requirement
Fingerprinting is conducted through IdentoGO using service code 2TGRNG
Georgia explicitly does not allow reciprocity for pharmacy technicians
Tiered technician-to-pharmacist ratio: 3:1 (1 certified), 4:1 (2 certified), hospitals may exceed with Board approval
Technicians may administer immunizations after completing 2 hours of immunization-specific CE
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (you) | $100+ | 32–62 wks | |
| Alabama | $100 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Florida | $105 | 32–62 wks | → |
| North Carolina | $60 | 32–62 wks | → |
| South Carolina | $40 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Georgia verified against Georgia Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Georgia does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.