How to become a pharmacy technician in Rhode Island
After you pass the PTCE, you qualify for Rhode Island's Pharmacy Technician II license. That level lists no training program requirement. You will keep PTCB active and do 10 CE hours a year.
The 5 steps in Rhode Island
- Take the Foothills course. Online, self-paced, about 4 months.
- Pass the PTCE. Required for Tech II.
- Get an NABP e-Profile. It is free.
- Apply for the Tech II license. Age 18 or older with a diploma or GED. Check with the Board for the fee.
- Keep up with CE. 10 hours a year. Renewal is $25.
Costs beyond Foothills in Rhode Island
- License fee (check with the Board)
- $25 renewal
Checked against the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy's own rules in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy. Sources: 1, 2.
Get PTCB certified from anywhere in Rhode Island
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.