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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $40
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Permit
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$40
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
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Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy. Registration fee: $40. Total initial fees: $40.
Renew your registration every 1 year. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $40.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Permit
Official Title
Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Oklahoma 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
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
National certification not initially required; two-phase OJT system used instead
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Two-phase OJT system: Phase I (Trainee) = initial 90 days training; Phase II (Technician) = ongoing
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Permit fee paid to Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy | $40 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; national certification not required but available; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Minimum $40 permit fee; additional costs for OSBI background check | $40 |
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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
1 year
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$40
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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Oklahoma uses a unique two-phase OJT system (Phase I Trainee for 90 days, then Phase II Technician); uses 'permit' terminology instead of registration; background check through OSBI; annual renewal cycle.
Oklahoma uses a two-phase OJT system: Phase I (Trainee) for initial 90 days, then Phase II (Technician)
Uses 'permit' terminology rather than 'registration' or 'license'
Background check conducted through OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
National certification is not initially required
Annual renewal cycle at $40 per year
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
Contact: (405) 521-3815
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Oklahoma verified against Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Oklahoma does not require national certification to become a Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.