Technician Examinations

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy has approved the examinations below as a  prerequisite to a Pharmacy Technician Certificate. 

Examination - Proof of successful completion of one of the required examinations:

• PTCB certificate dated 2000 or later  - please visit https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/certified-pharmacy-technician for information regarding this examination. 
• ExCPT certificate dated 2018 or later - please visit https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-pharmacy-technician-(cpht) for information regarding this examination.

Please be advised that the Board will not extend the expiration date of the Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration while a candidate waits to take or retake an examination. You are encouraged to prepare and successfully pass your examination during the period of time that your registration is active. 

Out of state applicants that have not successfully completed one of the examinations may email sstevens@pharmacy.la.gov for guidance.