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Check specific board rules for supervisory requirements.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacy Technicians licensed in another state can often apply via endorsement by providing license verification and current certification.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":50.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://www.michigan.gov/miplus","required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the GED.","name":"High School Diploma or GED","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official score report or certification from PTCB or NHA sent directly to the Board.","name":"National Certification (CPhT)","url":"https://www.ptcb.org/","url_label":"Request PTCB Scores"},{"description":"Documentation of completing a one-time training identifying victims of human trafficking.","name":"Human Trafficking Training Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of completing 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years preceding licensure.","name":"Implicit Bias Training Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Your unique identification number from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.","name":"NABP e-Profile ID","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"michigan-pharm","state_name":"Michigan","state_slug":"michigan","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Register for an account on the Michigan Professional Licensing User System (MiPLUS) portal to begin the application process.","title":"Create a MiPLUS Account","url":"https://www.michigan.gov/miplus","url_label":"Register on MiPLUS"},{"description":"Log in to MiPLUS, select 'Apply for a New License', and choose 'Pharmacy Technician'. 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