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West Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements

West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
232 Capitol St
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304/558-0558
Fax: 304/558-0572
Web site: http://www.wvbop.com/
E-mail: wdouglass@wvbop.com

Topic
Requirement
Instructions
Registation
Required

Requirements: [WV Prac Act 30-5-5a]

1. Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

2. Applicant must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Applicant must complete a board-approved technician training program or be certified.

4. Applicant must submit an application ($25) the board of pharmacy.

Renewal
Required

Applicant must submit a renewal application ($30) to the pharmacy board annually by July 1st.

Training
Required

Technician trainees must complete a Board-approved training program. [WV Prac Act 30-5-5a]

The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program covers the topics required by the Board and could be submitted by the pharmacy as a part of its request for Board approval.

Ratio
N/A

The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is 4:1. [WV Prac Act 30-5-5a]

Continuing Education
Not Required

Not Required

 

Can the ExCPT be Taken?
Yes

Certification is completely voluntary. Nevertheless, ExCPT certification provides national recognition of your knowledge and skills and may make you more marketable. ExCPT has been approved by the Board.

Other Information
N/A
N/A

 

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