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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $154
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Registered
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$154
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
1 year (expires October 31 annually)
Renewal Period
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South Dakota 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. South Dakota accepts: PTCE (PTCB) or ExCPT (NHA/ICPT). Must pass national certification exam within specified timeframe after initial registration. Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy. Registration fee: $25. Total initial fees: $154.
Renew your registration every 1 year (expires October 31 annually). 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 South Dakota 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/ICPT)
Certification Deadline
Must pass national certification exam within specified timeframe after initial registration
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
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PTCE (PTCB)
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the PTCE (PTCB).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to South Dakota Board of Pharmacy | $25 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total including $25 registration and $129 PTCE exam fee | $154 |
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Scope of Practice
Mostly verifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
1 year (expires October 31 annually)
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
Mostly verifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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South Dakota has among the lowest pharmacy technician fees in the country at $25 for both initial registration and annual renewal. National certification is required but OJT is allowed during the initial period. Annual renewal cycle keeps technicians current.
South Dakota requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) for pharmacy technician registration
OJT is allowed during the initial registration period before passing national exam
South Dakota has one of the lowest registration fees in the country at $25
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
Criminal background check conducted through South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in South Dakota verified against South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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South Dakota requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.