Arizona Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements

Requirements for a technician trainee: [AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1101]

1. Applicant must be of good moral character.

2. Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

3. Applicant must attach a photo and copy of birth certificate to the

application.

4. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

5. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the state board.

(Trainees must appeal for more time or pass a board-approved technician certification exam)

Applicant must submit a renewal application ($36 + an additional fee for a wall certificate) to the pharmacy board annually by November 1st.

Pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for administering a training program and is responsible for maintaining records. [AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1105] If the state requires on-the-job training, then The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program can be incorporated into on-the-job training.

20 hours of CE, two of which must be in pharmacy law.

[AZ Board Reg. R4-23-1106]

Certification is required by a board-approved program and technicians must pass a board-approved technician examination. ExCPT is applying for approval.