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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $154+
Governing Authority
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit — Office of Medical & Specialized Health)
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Registration
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$154+
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
2 years (registrations renewable January 1 of odd-numbered years)
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school graduate or recognized equivalent by state department of education.
Nebraska allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Nebraska accepts: PTCE or ExCPT. Within 1 year of registration date. Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit — Office of Medical & Specialized Health). Application fee: $25. Total initial fees: $154+.
Renew your registration every 2 years (registrations renewable January 1 of odd-numbered years). Renewal fee: $25 (same registration fee applies; page references 'renewal and reinstatement fees' without a separate figure, but the $25 registration fee is the standard fee).
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registration
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit — Office of Medical & Specialized Health)
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
Within 1 year of registration date
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
On-the-job training during initial period; must obtain national certification within 1 year
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PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam)
Questions
90 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee to Nebraska DHHS | $25 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; $125 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Application $25 + PTCE exam $129 (within 1 year) | $154+ |
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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
2 years (registrations renewable January 1 of odd-numbered years)
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$25 (same registration fee applies; page references 'renewal and reinstatement fees' without a separate figure, but the $25 registration fee is the standard fee)
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
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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Nebraska requires national certification within 1 year of registration; 3:1 ratio applies to non-certified technicians; fees are among the lowest nationwide at $25 for both application and biennial renewal; no state CE required.
Must obtain national certification within 1 year of initial registration
3:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio for non-certified technicians
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
Among the lowest fees nationwide: $25 application and $25 biennial renewal
On-the-job training allowed during the initial registration period
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Nebraska verified against Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit — Office of Medical & Specialized Health), March 2026.
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Nebraska requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit — Office of Medical & Specialized Health).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.