1. Register with the Board: fill out online application and pay registration fee
2. Comply with ONE of the following:
   • PTCB certification
   -OR-
   • Complete a Virginia Board of Pharmacy approved training program and pass either the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam or the ExCPT exam

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

Virginia Board of Pharmacy:

Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico Virginia 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-4456
www.dhp.virginia.gov/Pharmacy/news_technician.htm

Virginia Board-Approved Online Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

Career Step offers an affordable online pharmacy technician training course. The Career Step Pharmacy Technician Training program provides preparation for the PTCB certification exam as well as the NHA exam (ExCPT), comprehensive support, graduate assistance after graduation, and externships. Career Step is approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy for pharmacy technician training.

Virginia Board-Approved Pharmacy Technician Schools

List of Board-Approved training programs
www.dhp.virginia.gov/Pharmacy/ptprograms.asp