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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $60+
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$60+
Total Initial Fees
20 hours every 2 years hrs
CE Hours
1 year (annual; expires December 31 each year)
Renewal Period
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Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be Board-approved training program; must be completed within 12 months of registration.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $60. Total initial fees: $60+.
Renew your registration every 1 year (annual; expires December 31 each year). 20 hours every 2 years 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 Minnesota 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)
Certification Deadline
National certification is not required; Board-approved training program must be completed within 12 months of receiving technician registration number
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-approved training program; must be completed within 12 months of registration
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee to Minnesota Board of Pharmacy | $60 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional); $125 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Application $60 plus optional exam fees | $60+ |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20 hours every 2 years
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
1 year (annual; expires December 31 each year)
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$60
Annual 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
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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Minnesota has an annual renewal cycle and a strict 2:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio (3:1 only with exceptions); training must be completed within 12 months of registration; national certification is not required.
Annual renewal cycle, not biennial
Strict 2:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio (3:1 with exceptions)
National certification is not required
Board-approved training must be completed within 12 months of registration
20 CE hours required per 2-year cycle despite annual renewal
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (you) | $60+ | 32–62 wks | |
| Iowa | $149 | 32–62 wks | → |
| North Dakota | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
| South Dakota | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Wisconsin | $30-55 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Pharmacy Technician requirements in Minnesota verified against Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Minnesota does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.