How to become a pharmacy technician in Oregon

Oregon licenses pharmacy technicians. The credential is the Pharmacy Technician license, issued by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

BoardOregon Board of Pharmacy official source
State credentialPharmacy Technician license; Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician (COPT) license for those with PTCB or NHA certification official source
National certification (PTCB or ExCPT)Not required for the Pharmacy Technician license. Required for the Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician license: pass the PTCB or NHA national certification exam (OAR 855-125-0010) official source
Minimum age18 (OAR 855-125-0010) official source
EducationCompleted high school (or equivalent) (OAR 855-125-0010) official source
TrainingNo set training program or hours. Technicians must complete initial and ongoing training that fits their tasks before doing them, and review the pharmacy's written policies and procedures (OAR 855-125-0105) official source
State examNo state exam; the PTCB or NHA national exam is needed only for the Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician license official source
Background checkNational fingerprint-based background check through the Oregon State Police (USD 48, plus a USD 12.50 fingerprint appointment fee); answer moral turpitude questions with records for any yes answer; a passport-style photo and proof of identity official source
RenewalEvery 2 years; licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Renewal needs 20 hours of continuing pharmacy education per cycle, including 2 hours each of pharmacy law, patient safety or medication error prevention, and cultural competency official source
Pharmacist licensePharmacists need an Oregon license: pass the NAPLEX and the Oregon MPJE. official source

Checked against official Oregon sources on Oct 20, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the board of pharmacy before you apply. This page lists only facts we could confirm on an official page.

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