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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $50
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$50
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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Ohio 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.
Submit your application to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration fee: $50. Total initial fees: $50.
Renew your registration every 2 years. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $50.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Ohio 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
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
National certification not initially required; certification accepted as alternative to formal training
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-approved program or national certification accepted as alternative
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to Ohio Board of Pharmacy | $50 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; only required if using certification pathway; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Minimum $50 registration fee; add $129 if pursuing PTCE certification pathway; additional BCI&I background check costs | $50 |
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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
2 years
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$50
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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Ohio's 8:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio is among the highest nationally; national certification is accepted as an alternative to formal training but is not required; background check conducted through Ohio's BCI&I system.
Ohio has one of the most generous technician-to-pharmacist ratios nationally at 8:1
National certification is NOT initially required; certification can serve as alternative to formal training
Background check is conducted through BCI&I (Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification)
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
20 CE hours required per biennial renewal cycle
Contact: (614) 466-4143
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Ohio verified against Ohio Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Ohio does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.