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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $63.25
Governing Authority
Idaho Board of Pharmacy, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)
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Registered (Registration)
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$63.25
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Transitioning to biennial (as of July 2025); previously $30/year, now $60 biennial
Renewal Period
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Idaho 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. Background check fee: $28.25.
Submit your application to the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Application fee: $35.00. Registration fee: No separate registration fee listed beyond the application fee. Total initial fees: $63.25.
Renew your registration every Transitioning to biennial (as of July 2025); previously $30/year, now $60 biennial. Renewal fee: $60.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered (Registration)
Official Title
Pharmacy Technician (uncertified) or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)
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; two tiers available (uncertified Pharmacy Technician and Certified Pharmacy Technician)
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 Idaho Board of Pharmacy | $35.00 |
Registration Fee Included in application fee | No separate registration fee listed beyond the application fee |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (if pursuing certification); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint-based background check fee | $28.25 |
Total Initial Fees $35 application + $28.25 background check; national certification exam fee additional if pursued | $63.25 |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified0
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Transitioning to biennial (as of July 2025); previously $30/year, now $60 biennial
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$60
Biennial renewal fee (transitioning from $30/year)
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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Idaho uses a 'standard of care' approach where technicians can perform any task delegated by the pharmacist except final verification and counseling. There is no state-mandated ratio. Idaho was a pioneer state in 2017 for technician-administered immunizations. Minimum age is 16 with parental consent, and telepharmacy is allowed.
Idaho uses a 'standard of care' approach: technicians can perform any task delegated by the pharmacist except final verification and patient counseling
No state-mandated technician-to-pharmacist ratio; pharmacist uses professional judgment
Idaho was a pioneer state in 2017, authorizing certified pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations
Telepharmacy operations are allowed with technicians working at remote sites
Technician Checking Technician (TCT) role available for advanced pharmacy technicians
Minimum age is 16 (parental consent required if under 18)
No state CE required for uncertified technicians; certified technicians must meet PTCB/NHA CE requirements
Renewal is transitioning from annual to biennial as of July 2025
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Idaho verified against Idaho Board of Pharmacy, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), March 2026.
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Idaho does not require national certification to become a Pharmacy Technician (uncertified) or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). All licensing is managed through the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.