State requirements

Florida Pharmacy Technician Requirements

Find out how to become a pharmacy technician in Florida.
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Becoming a  Pharmacy Technician in
Florida

Florida requires that all individuals practicing as a pharmacy technician must be licensed with the state board of pharmacy. There are only a few requirements that need to be met in order to obtain a pharmacy technician license. These requirements can be found in Florida Statute section 465.014. In summary:
  • Applicants must submit an application to the Board of Pharmacy and pay the necessary fees. For 2024, there is a $50 non-refundable application fee, plus a $50 licensure fee.
  • Applicants must be at least 17 years old.
  • Applicants must have completed a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved training program. See below.

Florida Board of Pharmacy Approved Technician Training Programs

The Florida Board of Pharmacy has very specific training requirements for pharmacy technicians. Unlike most other states, a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification does not meet the education requirements in Florida. Becoming PTCB certified cannot be used in lieu of completing a board-approved training program.
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1st Pass CPhT by Pharmacy Technician Academy does NOT meet Florida pharmacy technician training requirements. If you are in Florida, and want to register as a pharmacy technician for the first time, you must complete a Florida-approved training program.

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Florida Board of Pharmacy approved technician training programs include:
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Additional information regarding Florida Board of Pharmacy approved pharmacy technician training programs can be found on the Board of Pharmacy website.

Benefits of a PTCB certification on Florida

A PTCB certification will not qualify you to obtain a pharmacy technician license in Florida. However, after you obtain your Florida pharmacy technician license, you should still consider becoming certified. Benefits include:

Get a higher salary

Certified technicians get paid significantly more. Employers know that you will need less training, and could be trusted with more responsibility. 

Get hired more quickly

Certified technicians have a proven commitment to pharmacy. This sends a big signal to employers that you are dedicated and dependable.

Find a more desirable job

Pharmacies that prioritize employee wellbeing and good work environments are more discerning when it comes to hiring. Certification opens doors to more attractive job opportunities.

Already took a Florida-approved course but still feel unprepared to take the PTCB?

If you completed a Florida-approved training program, but still feel unprepared to take the PTCB exam, then the 1st Pass CPhT course is the perfect choice for you. 

See below for PTCB certification requirements and the benefits of the 1st Pass CPhT Course.

PTCB Certification Requirements

To become a certified pharmacy technician you must meet the following criteria
Click here for a full set of guidelines from the PTCB.

Residency

Reside in the United States of America or its territories.

Certification program or equivalent work experience

Complete an approved training program (like the 1st Pass CPhT Course) or have 500 hours of equivalent work experience. See below.

Compliance

You must comply with all PTCB policies and disclose all criminal and state Board of Pharmacy license actions.

Pass the PTCE

Obtain a passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

Certification Exam
Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify to sit for the PTCB certification exam, you must complete one of the following:

Pathway 1:

Complete a PTCB Approved Pharmacy Technician Course (such as 1st Pass CPhT).
This is the preferred method.

Pathway 2:

Complete 500 hours work experience as a pharmacy technician.
PTCB classifies this as an alternative method for individuals not in a position to attend a course.

The Preferred Method:
A PTCB Approved Training Program

There are several reasons why Pathway 1 is the preferred method
  • Work experience alone will not teach you enough to pass the PTCB certification exam. You will still have to study. 
  • Certified technicians are offered significantly higher starting wages. Working 500+ hours without being certified can cost you thousands of dollars.
  • Pharmacies that offer better work environments are more selective in their hiring. Being certified gives you access to more desirable jobs.
  • Certified technicians are given priority when scheduling shifts. 
  • As a CPhT, you will get more respect from your peers and patients.
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Benefits of our training program

There are many advantages to our 1st Pass CPhT training program.  Here are just a few. Visit the course page to learn more.

Expertly designed curriculum

Our curriculum was designed by board certified clinical pharmacists and pharmacy managers. Pass the PTCE and learn the skills employers are seeking. See the 1st Pass CPhT Course Page to find out more about the 1st Pass Advantage.

Accelerated learning experience

Accelerated but self-paced. Motivated students who have time to devote to studying can finish the course in as little as three weeks. You can be on your way to a new career in less than a month.

Affordably priced

Technology and determination allowed us to make this course accessible to everyone looking to start a new healthcare career.

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