Topic
Requirement
Instructions
Registration
Required
Requirements: [CMR 247.8.02]
1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Applicant must not have been convicted of a crime related to controlled substances.
4. Applicant must complete a board-approved training program.
5. Applicant must pass a board-approved exam.
6. Applicant must submit an application ($136) to the pharmacy board.
(Training must be complete before registering as a technician.)
Renewal
Required
$51 biannually before registrant birthday.
Training
Not Required
Training can be completed one of two ways: [CMR 247.8.02]
1. Enroll in a board-approved training program outlined in the regulations. The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program is approved by the Board.
OR
2. Complete 500 hours of employment as a technician trainee.
Ratio
N/A
The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 3:1 provided at least one of the three support personnel is a pharmacy intern or a certified pharmacy technician. The ratio can be increased to 4:1 provided at least one of the four support personnel is a certified pharmacy technician and one is a pharmacy intern; or at least two of the support personnel are certified pharmacy technicians. [
CMR 247.8.06]
Continuing Education
N/A
Only Required To Maintain Certification
Can the ExCPT be Taken?
Yes
The ExCPT has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Other Information
N/A
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