How to become a pharmacy technician in Utah

Foothills alone is not enough in Utah. Utah only accepts ASHP or ABHES-accredited programs, Pharmacy Technicians University, or military programs, plus 180 supervised hours in a pharmacy. Please talk to DOPL before you pay for anything.

Heads up: our program alone is not enough in Utah. Foothills alone is not enough. Utah requires an ASHP or ABHES-accredited program and 180 supervised hours. We'd rather tell you now than have you pay and find out later.

The 5 steps in Utah

Get a trainee license. Required while in a Division-approved program.
Complete an accredited program. ASHP or ABHES-accredited. Foothills is not one.
Do 180 supervised hours. In a licensed pharmacy, while holding a trainee license.
Pass the PTCE. Required in Utah. Foothills can help you prepare.
Get your tech license. Background check required. Check with DOPL for fees.

Costs beyond Foothills in Utah

Trainee and tech license fees (check with DOPL)
Background check
PTCE, about $129

Checked against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) / Utah Board of Pharmacy's own rules in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so always confirm current details with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) / Utah Board of Pharmacy. Sources: 1, 2, 3.

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Get PTCB certified from anywhere in Utah

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.

Foothills · cost to certification

EnrollmentOne-time, instruction + portal$180

Two digital textbooksAccess codes included$232

PTCE exam feePaid to PTCB when you're ready≈ $129

Total, start to certified≈ $541

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Utah questions

Yes. A trainee license first, then a tech license.

Only if accredited by ASHP or ABHES. PTCB recognition is not on the list.

Yes, or the ExCPT.

You need an accredited program and 180 supervised hours. Confirm with DOPL before enrolling.

About $541 all-in: $180 to enroll, about $232 for two digital textbooks, and about $129 for the PTCE. State fees are separate (see above). See the full cost breakdown.

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