West Virginia Pharmacy Technician Requirements

How to become a pharmacy technician in West Virginia

Pharmacy Technician Trainee:

  1. Complete a Pharmacy Technician Trainee Notification Form: fill out form
  2. Must complete 2,080 hours of on-the-job training within 2 years of registration

Pharmacy Technician:

  1. Be at least 18 years old
  2. High school diploma or equivalent
  3. Comply with ONE of the following:
    • National certification through PTCB or NHA and complete 20 hours of training under a pharmacist-in-charge
    • -OR-
    • Complete 2,080 hours as a pharmacy technician trainee and pass the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Technician Examination
  4. Register with the Board: fill out application and pay registration fee

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

West Virginia Board of Pharmacy:

106 Capitol Street
Suite 100
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-0558 www.wvbop.com

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Pharmacy Technician Schools in West Virginia

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

Monongalia County Technical Education Center
www.edline.net/pages/Monongalia_County_Tech

National College
www.national-college.edu

Tri-State Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
www.tipswv.com

West Virginia Junior College
www.wvjc.edu