Pharmacy technician requirements in every state

Every state has its own rules. In most, finishing a PTCB-recognized program like Foothills and passing the PTCE is the training part, and then you register with your state's Board of Pharmacy. In a few states it isn't enough on its own. We checked each state's own rules in October 2026 and we'll tell you straight.

Check before you enroll: Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah, West Virginia. These states need more than our program, or we couldn't confirm it counts.

Alabama Foothills works once you pass the PTCE. Then register with the Board (about $60).

Alaska Foothills works. Then apply for the Alaska license ($25).

Arizona Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for your Arizona technician license.

Arkansas Foothills works. Then register with the Board (about $71) and get fingerprinted.

California Foothills works through PTCB certification. Then apply for the state license.

Colorado Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then get state certification (about $57).

Connecticut Foothills works. You need a CT pharmacy job first, then register ($100).

Delaware Foothills works. Your employer then trains you within 90 days.

District of Columbia Foothills works through PTCB certification. Then register with the DC Board.

Florida Foothills works. Florida preapproves PTCB-recognized programs. Then register (about $105).

Georgia Foothills works. Then register with the Georgia Board ($100) through your employer.

Hawaii Foothills works. Then register with the state by paper application.

Idaho Foothills works. Then register with DOPL and get fingerprinted.

Illinois Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. Illinois also needs an accredited program or 500 work hours.

Indiana Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the license ($25).

Iowa Foothills works. Register as a trainee ($20), pass the PTCE, then register as certified.

Kansas Foothills works. Register with the Board, then pass the PTCE before your first renewal.

Kentucky Foothills works. Then register with the Board ($25).

Louisiana Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. Louisiana also needs training signed off by a Louisiana pharmacist.

Maine Foothills works. Get a Maine license (about $41) before you start work.

Maryland Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then register ($45) and do a background check.

Massachusetts Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the license ($150).

Michigan Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the Michigan license.

Minnesota Foothills works. Register with the Board ($60 a year), then pass the PTCE within 12 months.

Mississippi Foothills works. Then register online and pass a background check.

Missouri Foothills works. Then register with the Board and get fingerprinted (about $47).

Montana Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the Montana license.

Nebraska Foothills works. Register ($25) before work, then certify within a year.

Nevada Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. Nevada also requires 1,500 supervised hours or an ASHP-accredited program.

New Hampshire Foothills works. Get hired, then apply for certification within 15 days.

New Jersey Foothills works. Then register with the Board and complete a background check.

New Mexico Foothills works. A pharmacist must sign your training record. Then register.

New York Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the RPhT license ($175). Check job setting limits.

North Carolina Foothills works. Then register with the NC Board of Pharmacy ($30, renewed every year).

North Dakota Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. North Dakota requires ASHP-accredited training.

Ohio Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. Ohio also requires 300 hours of employer training.

Oklahoma Foothills works. Get hired, finish employer training, then get your permit ($40).

Oregon Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the COPT license (about $70).

Pennsylvania Foothills works. Then register with the PA Board ($30) and take a 3-hour child abuse course.

Rhode Island Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the Tech II license.

South Carolina Foothills works. Then register with the Board (about $56).

South Dakota Foothills works. Get hired, then register within 30 days ($25).

Tennessee Foothills works. Register with the Tennessee Board once you are hired.

Texas Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then register with the Texas Board (about $88 plus fingerprints).

Utah Not enough alone. Foothills alone is not enough. Utah requires an ASHP or ABHES-accredited program and 180 supervised hours.

Vermont Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then register with OPR.

Virginia Foothills works. Virginia law accepts PTCB-recognized training. Then register.

Washington Foothills works. Washington deems PTCB-approved programs approved. Add 8 hours of state law study.

West Virginia Confirm first. Unclear. West Virginia would need to approve Foothills, or you need a 500 hour on-the-job program.

Wisconsin Foothills works. Then register with DSPS ($30).

Wyoming Foothills works. Pass the PTCE, then apply for the Wyoming license.

Rules and fees change. Always confirm current details with your state Board of Pharmacy. The PTCE is the same national exam in every state, and the CPhT goes with you if you move.

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