| State | State Licensing Board or Department website | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Alaska | Alaska State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| American Samoa | Health Services Regulatory Board | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Arizona | Arizona State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Arkansas | Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| California | California State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Colorado | Colorado State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Connecticut | Connecticut State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Delaware | Delaware State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| District of Columbia | District of Columbia State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Federated States of Micronesia | FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Florida | Florida State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Georgia | Georgia State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Guam | Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Hawaii | Hawaii State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Idaho | Idaho State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Illinois | Illinois State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Indiana | Indiana State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Iowa | Iowa State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Kansas | Kansas State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Kentucky | Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Louisiana | Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Maine | Maine State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Maryland | Maryland State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Michigan | Michigan State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Minnesota | Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Missouri | Missouri State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Montana | Montana State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Nebraska | Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Nevada | Nevada State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| New Jersey | New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| New Mexico | New Mexico State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| New York | New York State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| North Carolina | North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Health Care Professions Licensing Board | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Ohio | Ohio State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Oregon | Oregon State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Health Department | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Republic of Palau |
Palau Board of Health Professionals: 680-488-2552 |
Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | Ministry of Health & Human Services | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island State Department of Health | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| South Carolina | South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| South Dakota | South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Tennessee | Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Texas | Texas State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health | Meets Requirements | Jurisdiction-specific pharmacy technician regulations apply. NHA’s ExCPT (CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification widely recognized by U.S. state boards of pharmacy. Local law may reference national certification or board-approved exams; candidates should confirm directly with the local pharmacy or health licensing authority that ExCPT is accepted to meet any certification requirement for pharmacy technicians in this jurisdiction. |
| Utah | Utah State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Vermont | Vermont State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Virginia | Virginia State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Health | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| West Virginia | West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
| Wyoming | Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy | Meets Requirements | NHA’s ExCPT (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) is an NCCA-accredited national certification. NHA reports that the ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 U.S. states that require pharmacy technician certification, as well as other states that expand technician roles based on certification. This credential may be used to satisfy any state-level requirement for national certification where accepted by the state board of pharmacy, in addition to meeting all other state requirements for registration/licensure (age, education/training, background check, supervision, etc.). |
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