How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Utah (2026 Guide)

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Utah: Step by Step

The PTCE exam and PTCB eligibility rules are the same nationwide. Utah's only state-specific layer is its own registration requirement.

1. 1
   Meet PTCB eligibility

   Have a high school diploma or GED, disclose any criminal or state board history, and qualify through one of two national pathways: completion of a PTCB-recognized education/training program, or at least 500 hours of verified pharmacy technician work experience within the preceding four years.
2. 2
   Pass the national PTCE exam

   Register with PTCB and pay the $129 exam fee (this never varies by state). The exam is 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored, 10 unscored pretest) over 110 minutes at a Pearson VUE test center. A scaled score of 1400 (out of 1000-1600) is required to pass.
3. 3
   Complete Utah's Pharmacy Technician Trainee License -> Pharmacy Technician License

   Trainee license ($50) requires 180 hours of directly supervised practical training under a Utah-licensed pharmacist before sitting for the PTCB/NHA exam. Full license application fee is $60 plus $12 FBI + $20 Utah BCI fingerprint fees (~$92 total). The fee is $92. Renewal: Biennial, $57 renewal.
4. 4
   Apply for your first pharmacy technician position

   With PTCB certification and your state registration in hand, you can apply to retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and specialty/mail-order pharmacies. Average pay in Utah is $22.48/hr.

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