How to become a pharmacy technician in Montana
Montana requires national certification for a full tech license, which is what Foothills plus the PTCE gives you. If you start before passing, a provisional license gives you time. You must keep PTCB current to keep the Montana license.
The 5 steps in Montana
- Take the Foothills course. Online, self-paced, about 4 months.
- Get a provisional license if needed. The Board FAQ says you have one year to send proof of certification.
- Pass the PTCE. Required for the full license.
- Apply online. At ebiz.mt.gov/pol. Check with the Board for the fee.
- Renew every year. Keep your PTCB certification current. Its CE covers Montana.
Costs beyond Foothills in Montana
- State license fee (check with the Board)
- Annual renewal (check with the Board)
- PTCB recertification
Checked against the Montana Board of Pharmacy's own rules in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with the Montana Board of Pharmacy. Sources: 1.
Get PTCB certified from anywhere in Montana
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.