{"application_form_url":"https://health.ri.gov/applications/PharmacyTechnician.pdf","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://health.ri.gov/contact/","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Rhode Island Department of Health","board_phone":"(401) 222-5960","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://health.ri.gov/licenses/","board_url":"https://health.ri.gov/licenses/","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/rhode-island-pharm","ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Applications without a valid NABP e-Profile ID cannot be processed and will be returned.","title":"Missing NABP e-Profile ID"},{"description":"The Board requires the official background check from the RI Attorney General; results from third-party vendors are generally not accepted.","title":"Incomplete BCI Results"},{"description":"For Tech I applicants, the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) must sign the affidavit. 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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://health.ri.gov/licenses/","required_documents":[{"description":"The official RIDOH pharmacy technician application packet.","name":"Completed Application Form","url":"https://health.ri.gov/applications/PharmacyTechnician.pdf","url_label":"Download Form"},{"description":"$25 non-refundable fee in the form of a check or money order payable to 'RI General Treasurer'.","name":"Application Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A copy of a valid driver's license or other government-issued ID showing you are at least 18 years old.","name":"Proof of Age","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of high school diploma, GED, or proof of current enrollment in a high school program.","name":"Proof of Education","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Original criminal background check results from the RI Attorney General's Office.","name":"BCI Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Copy of your current PTCB or ExCPT certification card or certificate.","name":"National Certification (Tech II only)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Section of the application completed and signed by the Pharmacist-in-Charge at your place of employment.","name":"Pharmacist-in-Charge Affidavit (Tech I only)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"rhode-island-pharm","state_name":"Rhode Island","state_slug":"rhode-island","statutes_url":"https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-15-1","steps":[{"description":"Decide between Pharmacy Technician I (entry-level/training) or Pharmacy Technician II (nationally certified). Technician II requires passing the PTCB or ExCPT exam.","title":"Determine License Level","url":"https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=241","url_label":"View License Levels"},{"description":"Register with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to obtain a unique e-Profile ID, which is required for the application.","title":"Obtain NABP e-Profile ID","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/","url_label":"Get NABP ID"},{"description":"Obtain a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) background check from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office. This must be submitted with your application.","title":"Complete Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download and fill out the official 'Application for License as a Pharmacy Technician I or Pharmacy Technician II'. 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