Pharmacy Technician Requirements and Training Programs in Indiana

A pharmacy technician’s role encompasses all the tasks that do not require the clinical judgment of a pharmacist. Some of the technician’s key roles include dispensing medication, billing and insurance, managing inventory, purchasing, repacking medication, compounding sterile and non-sterile products and data input. In order to fulfill their demanding roles, Indiana’s Board of Pharmacy requires new pharmacy technicians to complete specific training and testing requirements. Indiana is one of many states that require pharmacy technicians to obtain training through a board-approved program before performing specific duties on the job. Upon licensure, pharmacy technician can work in retail establishments, hospitals, and long term care.

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Indiana Pharmacy Technician Requirements

License Requirement

Anyone who begins working at a pharmacy must obtain a technician-in-training permit from the Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment. Failure to obtain the “blue card” permit is a Class D felony. A pharmacy technician-in-training is any individual enrolled in a board-approved pharmacy technician program for the purpose of taking a board-approved exam. The non-renewable permit remains valid for one year, and the trainee must fulfill the training requirements within the one-year period. After completing the education program or approved certification exam (PTCB or ExCPT), the trainee can submit appropriate documentation to the board to obtain the pharmacy technician certification.

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to apply for your pharmacy technician license or technician-in-training permit. The state board will waive this requirement if a licensed pharmacist at your place of employment submits a statement supporting your request for licensure.

Education Requirement

The Indiana Board of Pharmacy requires a high school diploma or GED as a prerequisite to licensure. However, there are several ways to circumnavigate this requirement if you don’t have a high school diploma or GED:

  • Provide a statement of your academic performance, from your school counselor, and a copy of your current transcript if you’re currently enrolled in high school. You’ll also need an accompanying statement from a licensed pharmacist supporting your request to become a pharmacy technician.
  • Provide a progress report if you’re currently pursuing your GED. The report must come from an authorized individual at the center where you’re taking your GED. You’ll also need a written statement from a pharmacist confirming your intent to become a pharmacy technician.
  • If you’re in high school or pursuing a GED, the board will consider a statement from a pharmacist where you plan to work.

Other Requirements

To qualify for state licensure, you must submit to a criminal background check. The board will not grant approval to anyone who has a criminal conviction that impairs their ability to work with controlled substances or legend drugs.

The Pharmacy Technician Program

Content

Board-approved training programs teach students the specifics of their role as a pharmacy technician and provide the knowledge and skills required to execute their duties. According the Board of Pharmacy’s guidelines, students must receive specific training the duties required to assist a pharmacist in the technical functions associated with the practice of pharmacy, and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

  1. understanding the duties and responsibilities of the technician and the pharmacist, including the standards of patient confidentiality and ethics governing pharmacy practice;
  2. tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures related to the technician’s position;
  3. working knowledge of the pharmaceutical-medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescriptions and drug orders;
  4. working knowledge of the general storage, packaging, and labeling requirements of drugs, prescriptions, or drug orders;
  5. ability to perform the arithmetic calculations required for the usual dosage determinations;
  6. working knowledge and understanding of the essential functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control; and
  7. the record keeping functions associated with prescriptions and drug orders.

After completing training, you can submit details of your training and education to the state board to update your status from technician-in-training to pharmacy technician. The pharmacy where you work will also need to keep records of your training, including the completion date or proof of passing a Board-recognized certification exam.

Duration and Cost

Pharmacy technician programs range from $2,450 to $17,500 in Indiana. The duration depends on the training program and can be anywhere from 4 months to 12 months, including classroom, clinical and laboratory training. Some hybrid programs offer online instruction followed by clinical and hands-on lab in a traditional setting. Financial aid may be available to reduce out-of-pocket costs. College credits may also be available for pharmacy technicians who plan to pursue further education to become a licensed pharmacist.

National Exams

Indiana recognizes both the PTCB and ExCPT exams. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board offers the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), which was designed specifically for certifying pharmacy technicians. The PTCE is widely recognized and endorsed, especially by larger corporations and hospitals. The computer-based exam comprises of 90 multiple-choice questions, which candidates must complete within 110 minutes. The test costs $129.

The Examination for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) is the second option for pharmacy technician certification. Established by Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT), this exam is acquiring a growing acceptance by state boards and prospective employers. The exam comprises of 120 multiple-choice questions, which candidates must complete in 2 hours. The test costs $110.

Acquiring Your State License

Application

Your first step to licensure as a pharmacy technician is to apply for a Pharmacy Technician-In-Training permit. Apply for a permit only if you have not met the state’s training requirements or completed a state-recognized examination.

Submit the following to the Board of Pharmacy:

  • A completed application and the $25 application fee using a credit card or debit card online
  • Complete a satisfactory criminal background check according to the Board of Pharmacy guidelines
  • Positive Response Documentation if you answer “Yes” to any questions on the application. Explain fully in statement that includes all details, including the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition.
  • Name Change Documentation if your name differs from that on any of your documents – documents may include a marriage certificate or divorce decree
  • Documentation of meeting the age requirement (18 years)
  • Copy of high school diploma or GED transcripts showing you graduated. If you do not have a high school diploma or GED you may obtain a technician-in-training permit, provided you only practice in a Board-approved training program (you must submit proof either from the Pharmacy or School on what approved program you will be in – this can be in the form of a letter) and submit documentation that you are actively pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
  • Proof of completing an Indiana Board-approved training and education program or passing an Indiana Board-approved examination (PTCB or ExCPT). Upload your certification at the time of application
  • Affidavit of Completion of Certificate of Completion from a Board approved training program or copy of PTCB or ExCPT certificate if you hold an active technician-in-training certificate

Renewal

Indiana’s pharmacy technician licenses expire on June 30th in even-numbered years.

You may renew your license online at MYLicense.IN.gov

The pharmacy technician license renewal fee is $25.

Transfers

Indiana does not accept license transfers from other states. Pharmacy technicians from other states must meet Indiana’s license requirements for licensure within the state.

The Indiana State Board of Pharmacy Information
402 West Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana
Telephone: (317) 234-2067
Fax: (317) 233-4236
http://www.in.gov/pla/pharmacy.htm

State-Approved Pharmacy Technician Training Programs in Indiana

Anderson, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Community Hospital of Anderson

1515 N. Madison Ave.

Anderson, IN 46011

Ivy Tech Community College

104 W 53rd St

Anderson, IN 46013

765-643-7133 X 327

St. John’s Hospital

2015 Jackson St.

Anderson, IN 46106

765-646-8145

Auburn, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Dekalb Memorial Hospital

1316 Seventh St.

Auburn, IN 46706

Avon Park, FL Pharmacy Technician programs:

PharmacyTrainer Schools, LLC

2135 N Roxbury Rd

Avon Park, FL 33825

863-453-0344

Albany, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers

1600 Albany St.

Beech Grove, IN 46107

Bloomington, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Bloomington Hospital

605 W. Second St.

Bloomington, IN 47042

812-353-9560

Bristol, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Bristol Pharmacy

330 E Elkhart PO Box 577

Bristol, IN 46507

574-848-0660

Butlerville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Muscatatuck State Development Center

PO Box 77

Butlerville, IN 47223

Charlestown, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Medical Center of Southern Indiana

2200 Market St. PO Box 69

Charlestown, IN 47111

812-256-7698

Chesterton, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

MCCI Pharmacy Technician Program

900 High Point

Chesterton, IN 46304

Columbus, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Columbus Regional Hospital

2400 E 17th St

Columbus, IN 47201

812-376-5239

Crown Point, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

St. Anthony Medical Center

1201 S. Main St.

Crown Point, IN 46307

219-757-6290

Dale, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Dale Pharmacy

560 S Washington St

Dale, IN 47523

812-937-2071

Deerfield, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Walgreen Corp./Techbuilder

200 Wilmot Road, MS 2194

Deerfield, IL 60015

847-914-2309

Dyer, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Walt’s Pharmacy

1218 Sheffield Ave

Dyer, IN 46311

219-865-4363

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E Chicago, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Regency Hospital of Northwest Indiana

4321 Fir Street

E Chicago, IN 46132

219-392-7705

Elkhart, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Elkhart General Hospital

600 E. Boulevard

Elkhart, IN 46514

Evansville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

HealthSouth Tri-State Rehabilitation Hospital

4100 Covert Avenue

Evansville, IN 47718

812-476-9983

Holiday Pharmacy

1201 W. Buena Vista Rd.

Evansville, IN 47710

Ivy Tech Community College

3501 N First Ave

Evansville, IN 47710

812-426-2865

Nation’s Medicines

4849 Pollack Ave

Evansville, IN 47715

812-962-4664

Paul’s Pharmacy

2345 W. Franklin Street

Evansville, IN 47714

Fort Wayne, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Community Care Pharmacy

2700 S Lafayette St

Fort Wayne, IN 46806

219-458-9800

Coram Healthcare

431 Fernhill Ave

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

800-727-4442

Impact Center of Fort Wayne

440 East State Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Lutheran Hospital

7950 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Ross Medical Education

4122 Lima Road, Unit A5

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

317 679 4509

National College, Fort Wayne

6131 N Clinton Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

260-483-1605

Pharmacy of Canterbury Inc

5715 St. Joe Road

Ft. Wayne, IN 46835

1-888-229-4756

Gary, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Career Opportunity Programs Studies

1244 Arizona Street

Gary, IN 46403

219-938-8222

Indiana University Northwest

3400 Broadway

Gary, IN 46408

219-980-6978

Methodist Hospitals, The

600 Grant Street

Gary, IN 46402

219-8864386

T.W.C. Training (The Way Corporation)

2132 Whitcomb Street

Gary, IN 46404

219-977-0582

Grand Rapids, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Meijer, Inc.

2929 Walker Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

616-735-8882

Pharmacy Technician Training Plan

2727 Walker AVE

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

616-735-8882

Granger, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Ross Medical Education

445 E. University Drive

Granger, IN 46530

317 679 4509

Harrisburg, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Rite Aide Corporation

PO Box 3165

Harrisburg, PA 17105

717-975-5758

Highland, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Target

10451 Indianapolis

Highland, IN 46322

219-924-2829

Hobart, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

St. Mary Medical Center-Community Healthcare System

1500 South Lake Park Ave

Hobart, IN 46342

219-947-6479

Indianapolis, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

BioScrip Pharmacy

342 Massachusetts Ave Ste 103

Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-631-6000

Central Indiana Cancer Centers

6845 Rama Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46219

317-964-5267

Clarian Health Partners

1701 N. Senate

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-929-2371

C.N.A Institute of Indiana

3901 E 86th St #397

Indianapolis, IN 46268

317-872-2245

Community Health Network

1500 N Ritter Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46219

317-355-3775

Indiana University Medical Center

550 N. University Blvd UH 140

Indianapolis, IN 46202

IUPUI Pharmacy Technician Training

620 Union Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-274-5059

Ivy Tech Community Collge

50 West Fall Parkway N

Indianapolis, IN 46208

888-IVY-LINE

K-Mart Pharmacy #4196

7201 Pendleton Pike

Indianapolis, IN 46226

Kroger Limited Partnership I

5960 Castleway West Dr.

Indianapolis, IN 46250

317-579-8434

National College

6060 Castleway W Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46250

317-578-7353

NCS Healthcare

8227 Northwest Blvd. Ste 100

Indianapolis, IN 46278

Option Care

1707 W. 86th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-569-2055

Pharmacy Corporation of America (Pharmerica)

6330 E 75th St. Suite 322

Indianapolis, IN 46250

800-678-7575 X5537

National Pharmacy Technician Training Program, The

6510 Telecom Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46208

317 251 4600

CuraScript/APA Training Program

2825 W. Perimeter Road

Indianapolis, IN 46241

317-240-8478

PRN Pharmaceutical Services, LP

8351 W Rockville Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46234

317-273-1552

Wellfount Corp. Pharmacy Technician Training Program

5704 W. 79th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46278

317-524-1515

Wishard Health Services

1001 W. 10th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-630-6121

Women’s Hospital, The

8111 Township Line Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46260

317-554-6877

MyComputer Career.com

8909 Purdue Road, STE 100

Indianapolis, IN 46268

317 550 3044

IU Health Pharmacy Technician Program

812 North Capital Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317 962 0919

Jeffersonville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Clark Memorial Hospital

1220 Missouri Ave

Jeffersonville, IN

Kalamazoo, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Everest Institute

5177 W Main St

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

269-381-9616

Kokomo, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Howard Regional Health Systems

3500 S. Lafountain

Kokomo, IN 46904

765-453-8241

Lafayette, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

ASHP Manual for Pharmacy Technicians

2400 South St.

Lafayette, IN 47904

765-449-5168

Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Lafayette Central

1501 Hartford St.

Lafayette, IN 47904

765-423-6500

Lawrenceburg, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Dearborn County Hospital

600 Wilson Creek Road

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

812-537-8183

Logansport, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Logansport State Hospital Pharmacy

1098 State Rd. 25 South

Logansport, IN 46947

Lombard, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

MRxI

PO Box 9236

Lombard, IL 60148

630-541-3600

Lowell, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

In Training, Inc.

725 E Commericial Ave

Lowell, IN 46356

212-696-0444

Madison, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

King’s Daughter’s Hospital, The

1 King’s Daughters’ Dr.

Madison, IN 47250

812-265-0183

Madison State Hospital Tech Training Program

711 Green Road

Madison, IN

812-265-7461

Marion, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

American Pharmaceutical Services

2513 West Second Street

Marion, IN 46952

765-657-6385

Marion General Hospital

441 N. Wabash Ave.

Marion, IN 46952

765-662-4621

Merrillville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Allied Health Insitute

8398 Mississippi St

Merrillville, IN 46410

219-793-1111

Costco Pharmacy

1310 E 79th Ave

Merrillville, IN 46410

Everest College

8585 Broadway, 2nd Floor

Merrillville, IN 46410

714-825-7580

Mooresville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Richhart’s Value Plus Pharmacy

390 N Monroe St

Mooresville, IN 46158

317-831-4250

Muncie, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Ball Memorial Hospital

2401 University Ave.

Muncie, IN 47303

765-747-3861

CHS Home Infusion Services

3715 S. Madison Street

Muncie, IN 47302

765-287-9880

Munster, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Community Hospital

901 MacArthur Blvd

Munster, IN 46321

219-836-7345

New Albany, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Prosser Education

4202 Charlestown Road

New Albany, IN 47150

New Castle, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Henry Co. Memorial Hospital

1000 N. 16th St. PO Box 490

New Castle, IN 47362

Long Term Rx

540 N Memorial Dr

New Castle, IN 47362

800-529-5879

McGrady Family Pharmacy

1697 S Memorial Drive

New Castle, IN 47362

765-529-9600

Paoli, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Orange County (Bloomington Hosp. Of)

642 West Hospital Rd

Paoli, IN 47454

812-723-7434

Technician Training Course

PO Box 93

Paoli, IN 47454

Provo, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Career Step

4692 N 300 W Ste 150

Provo, UT 84604

800-411-7073

Richmond, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Ivy Tech Community College

2357 Chester Blvd

Richmond, IN 47374

765-966-2656

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services

1401 Chester Blvd

Richmond, IN 47374

765-983-3415

Richmond State Hospital

498 NW 28th St

Richmond, IN 47374

317-966-0511 X2250

Rochester, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Woodlawn Hospital Pharmacy

1400 East 9th Street

Rochester, IN 46975

219-224-2055

Scottsburg, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Medical Arts Pharmacy

Hwy 31 N Box 346

Scottsburg, IN 47170

812-752-4226

Sellersburg, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Ivy Tech Community College of Southern Indiana

8204 Hwy 311

Sellersburg, IN 47172

812-246-3301

Seymour, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Scheck Medical Center

411 W Tipton St

Seymour, IN 47274

812-522-0187

Shelbyville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Medwork Pharmacy/Major Hospital

1424 Miller Ave, Suite 1

Shelbyville, IN 46176

South Bend, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Memorial Health System– IUSB Campus

615 N. Michigan St.

South Bend, IN 46601

Neighbor Care Pharmacy

3006 S. Michigan St.

South Bend, IN 46614

219-291-9974

National College, South Bend

1030 E Jefferson Blvd.

South Bend, IN 46617

574-307-7100

Terre Haute, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Columbia Terre Haute Regional Hospital

3901 South 7th St.

Terre Haute, IN 47802

812-283-2178

Terre Haute Regional Hospital

695 Hospital Lane

Terre Haute, IN 47802

812-237-1640

Union Hospital Health Group

1606 N 7th St

Terre Haute, IN 47804

Topeka, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Topeka Pharmacy

101 N Main St

Topeka, IN 46571

260.593.2252

Vincennes, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Corner Homecare

321 N 2nd St

Vincennes, IN 47591

812-886-6902

Good Samaritan Hospital

520 South Seventh St.

Vincennes, IN 47591

812-885-3348

Vincennes University

1002 N First Street

Vincennes, IN 47591

812-888-5231

Wabash, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Wabash County Hospital

710 North East St.

Wabash, IN 46992

219-569-2224

Wadesville, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Southwestern Indiana Pharmacist Alliance (SWIPA)

2423 Luigs Road

Wadesville, IN 47638

812-426-1679

Warsaw, IN Pharmacy Technician programs:

Zale Drugs Inc

1775 E Center St

Warsaw, IN 46580

574-267-7194

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