Are pharmacy technicians required to attend a special training course or obtain a formal education?
The laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy allows TSBP to set standards for approval of pharmacy technician training programs. However, pharmacy technician training programs are not required to be approved by the Board. Currently, programs approved by the Board are programs currently accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). A list of programs that are accredited by ASHP can be found at the following link. http://www.ashp.org/directories/technicians/index.cfm?cfid=3038007&CFToken=36007632 Although the Board sets standards for the approval of pharmacy technician training programs, the Board rules do not require individuals seeking to become registered as a pharmacy technician to take a formal training course. Completion of such a course would not change any on-site training requirements required for pharmacy technicians. TOP Are pharmacy technicians required to maintain both their PTCB certification and state registration? Board rules require pha
