Can You Be a Pharmacy Tech Without Certification?
Sometimes. You can be a pharmacy tech without certification in some entry-level or trainee roles, but the job and your state may still require registration,…
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PTCB vs PTCE: Organization vs Exam Explained
PTCB vs PTCE is a difference between an organization and an exam, not two competing tests. PTCB is the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. PTCE is the Pharmacy Technician Certification…
Do You Need a Degree to Be a Pharmacy Tech?
Source-reviewed by Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA on May 11, 2026. No. You usually do not need a college degree to become a pharmacy technician. Most entry-level paths…
Virginia Board of Pharmacy Approved Training Programs (2026): How to Verify Yours
If you’re searching for Virginia Board of Pharmacy approved training programs, you’re probably trying to avoid two expensive mistakes: Here’s the good news: Virginia updated its…
Pharmacy Technician Training Program Florida: Board-Approved
In Florida, you must complete a Florida Board of Pharmacy–approved pharmacy technician training program before you can register as a pharmacy tech…
Pharmacy Technician Abbreviations: Meanings, Sig Codes, and Safety
Source-reviewed by Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA on May 12, 2026. Last updated May 12, 2026. Pharmacy technician abbreviations are shorthand terms used in prescription directions, medication routes,…
PTCE Study Guide 2026: What to Study for the PTCB Exam
To study for the PTCE in 2026, start with PTCB’s current content outline. That outline tells you the four exam domains and how much each…
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Programs (2025)
Quick answer: What counts as an accredited pharmacy technician training program? In the U.S., ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician programs are the profession’s formal, program-level accreditation standard.…
Pharmacy Technician License vs Certification: Understand the Differences and Requirements
A pharmacy technician license, often referred to as “registration”, provides legal authority to practice as a pharmacy technician in the state in which it is…
Pharmacy Tech Scholar Launches New Collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
St. Augustine, FL – June 26, 2025 – Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an innovation-driven provider of interactive e-learning for pharmacy technicians, today…
