(ExCPT) Pharmacy Technician Certification > Requirements > Tennessee Requirements
Tennessee Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements
Topic
Requirement
Instructions
Registration
Required
Requirements: [TN Board Reg. 1140-2-.02]
1. Applicant must submit an application ($50) to the pharmacy board.
2. Applicant must submit a statement of good moral character to the pharmacy board.
3. Applicant must sign and submit an affidavit from his/her employer confirming his/her understanding of state regulations and statutes to the pharmacy board.
Renewal
Required
Applicant must submit a
renewal application ($50) to the pharmacy board biannually beginning on the day the license was initially granted.
Training
Required
Use of The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program is optional.
Ratio
N/A
The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 2:1. This ratio may be increased to 3:1 if one of the technicians is certified. [TN Board Reg. 1140-2-.02]
Continuing Education
N/A
Only required to maintain certification.
Can the ExCPT be Taken?
Optional
1. If the pharmacist supervises three or more technicians, at least one must be certified by a board-approved certification program; certification is voluntary for the other two.
2. If the pharmacist supervises less than three technicians, certification is completely voluntary.
The ExCPT is approved by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.
Other Information
N/A
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