Overview

§15-1-2.1.43 “Pharmacy technician trainee” means registered supportive personnel currently engaged in a pharmacy technician training program which has been approved by the Board and who is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Individuals eligible for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration must be one of the following:

High school graduate or
General Education Development (GED) Certificate Issued by Board of Education
If applicant has not obtained either a high school diploma or a GED then applicant must be enrolled in an approved high school program.

An applicant can apply by the following methods.

Enrolled in a competency-based pharmacy technician education and training program of a learning institution or training center as approved by legislative rule of the board; or
Working in a 500 hour pharmacy provided, on-the-job, competency-based education and training program approved by the board.
Obtained a national certification as a pharmacy technician and have practiced in another jurisdiction for at least one year.
Registered as a pharmacy technician trainee in another state AND Establish WV residence in this state OR am married to an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States and has accompanied the member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation located in this state as permitted by the Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025

List of WVBOP Approved Pharmacy Technician Training Programs