How to become a pharmacy technician in North Dakota
Foothills alone is not enough in North Dakota. The state requires an ASHP-accredited program, either at a school or through an employer's accredited on-the-job program, and Foothills is PTCB-recognized, not ASHP-accredited. Please talk to the Board before you pay for anything.
The 4 steps in North Dakota
- Find accredited training. An ASHP-accredited school or employer on-the-job program. Some employers cover the cost.
- Register as a tech in training. Your pharmacist-in-charge requests it. Up to 2 years.
- Pass the PTCE. Required in North Dakota. Foothills can help you prepare.
- Register as a technician. Check with the Board for the fee. Renew every year with 10 CE hours.
Costs beyond Foothills in North Dakota
- Annual registration (check with the Board)
- PTCE, about $129
- ASHP-accredited training (cost varies)
Checked against the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy's own rules in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy. Sources: 1.
Get PTCB certified from anywhere in North Dakota
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.