Career Guide - Pharmacy Technician - Florida
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Florida
Florida requires Pharmacy Technicians to be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy and nationally certified. This guide explains the exact steps to become a licensed and certified Pharmacy Technician in Florida.
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How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Florida
Meet Florida Pharmacy Technician Requirements
Florida requires pharmacy technicians to: (1) be at least 17 years old, (2) have a high school diploma or GED, (3) register with the Florida Board of Pharmacy, (4) have no felony drug convictions.
Complete an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
GMTTI's Pharmacy Technician program is ACCSC accredited, 51 weeks (1,350 clock hours), taught in English. Covers all competencies for the CPhT, ExCPT, and PTCB exams. Financial aid available.
Register with the Florida Board of Pharmacy
Apply for registration at the Florida Department of Health website. GMTTI's admissions team guides you through this process.
Pass the ExCPT or PTCB Certification Exam
Florida requires national certification for most pharmacy technician roles. GMTTI prepares you for both the ExCPT (NHA) and PTCB exams.
Start Working in Florida Pharmacies
Certified Pharmacy Technicians in Florida average $43,460/year (BLS 2024). Work settings include retail chains, hospital pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies throughout South Florida.
Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration
Florida requires pharmacy technicians to register with the Florida Board of Pharmacy before working in a pharmacy. GMTTI covers the registration process as part of the curriculum.
Pharmacy Technician Salary in Florida (2024)
Florida average: $43,460/year (BLS 2024). Miami-Dade entry level: $37,000-$42,000. Hospital pharmacy techs typically earn more than retail.
ExCPT vs PTCB - Which Certification is Right for You?
Both ExCPT (NHA) and PTCB are nationally recognized and accepted by Florida employers. GMTTI prepares you for both, so you can choose which to sit for after graduation.
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How to Become a Pharmacy Tech FL — FAQ
Yes. Florida requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy. National certification is also required for most positions. GMTTI's program covers both.
GMTTI's program is 51 weeks. Most students are working within 12-14 months of starting the program.
The Pharmacy Technician program is taught in English. Other programs (MA, PCT) are taught in Spanish. Admissions support is in Spanish.