How to become a pharmacy technician in Michigan
Michigan licenses techs who pass the PTCE. You also complete two short trainings, a background check, and pay the license fee. No training program is required.
The 5 steps in Michigan
- Take the Foothills course. Online, self-paced, about 4 months.
- Pass the PTCE. Have your score sent directly to LARA.
- Do the required trainings. One-time human trafficking training and implicit bias training.
- Apply on MiPLUS. You need a diploma or GED. Expect a fingerprint background check. Check with the Board for the current fee.
- Renew every 2 years. With CE.
Costs beyond Foothills in Michigan
- State license fee (sources conflict; check with the Board)
- Fingerprint background check fee
Checked against the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)'s own rules in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing). Sources: 1, 2.
Get PTCB certified from anywhere in Michigan
Foothills is a PTCB-recognized online program, built and taught by a licensed pharmacist with 33 years in the field. Finish it and you're eligible to sit for the PTCE.
100% online and self-paced, so it fits around work. Most students are ready in about 4 months. College programs can run $1,500 to $5,000. Foothills is about $541 start to certified.