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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $154
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Registered
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$154
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
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Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be ASHP-accredited program required (most restrictive state).
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. North Dakota accepts: PTCE. PTCB certification required; ExCPT is NOT accepted (PTCB only state). Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. Registration fee: $25. Total initial fees: $154.
Renew your registration every 1 year. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $25.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
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National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
Certification Deadline
PTCB certification required; ExCPT is NOT accepted (PTCB only state)
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
ASHP-accredited program required (most restrictive state)
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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 |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to North Dakota Board of Pharmacy | $25 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (only PTCB accepted) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total including $25 registration and $129 PTCE exam fee; additional costs for ASHP-accredited program | $154 |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Immunization Administration: Not Specified
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$25
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
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Most restrictive state nationally: requires both ASHP-accredited training program AND PTCB certification (PTCE only, ExCPT not accepted); despite the strictest requirements, fees are among the lowest at $25 for registration and annual renewal.
North Dakota is the MOST restrictive state nationally for pharmacy technician requirements
ASHP-accredited training program is REQUIRED (on-the-job training not accepted)
Only PTCB certification (PTCE exam) is accepted; ExCPT is NOT accepted
Annual renewal cycle at $25 per year
Low fees ($25 registration, $25 renewal) despite strict requirements
Immunization administration status for technicians is unclear
Contact: (701) 328-9535
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in North Dakota verified against North Dakota Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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North Dakota requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.