New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Requirements

How to become a pharmacy technician in New Jersey

  1. Be at least 18 years of age
  2. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  3. Be proficient in written or spoken English
  4. Complete application and submit fees
  5. Undergo a criminal history background check

Although PTCB certification is not required by the state of New Jersey, there are many benefits of becoming certified such as higher salary and greater marketability.

We make every effort to keep this information updated however for the most up-to-date information, check with your state board of pharmacy.

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy:

124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45013
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6450
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pharm/form/pharmtech.pdf

Online Pharmacy Technician Training Programs - New Jersey

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Pharmacy Technician Schools in New Jersey

The local schools listed below are for reference purposes only. Research schools and their accreditation before enrolling.

Branford Institute
www.branfordinstitute.org

FORTIS Institute
www.fortis.edu

Harris School of Business
www.harrisschool.edu

Health Promotion Information School of Allied Health
http://hpiallied.com

New Educare Institute of Healthcare
www.neihusa.com

New Jersey Institute of Allied Health
www.njiah.com

Sanford-Brown Institute
www.sanfordbrown.edu