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When are you offering your next test?
Tests can be taken on-demand usually within four business days after registration. Click here to search for a test center near you, and click here to register for the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam.

Do I need to do anything else to be registered as a pharmacy technician in my state?
Virginia has very specific requirements for pharmacy technician registration. Please read the requirements on the Virginia Board of Pharmacy webpage for the latest information. For information about registration in other states, contact that State Board of Pharmacy directly. Click here for a list of State Boards from the NABP website.

I've sent in my paperwork for my Virginia Pharmacy Technician license but I haven't received anything. What do I need to do?
The requirements that must be fulfilled for Virginia are outlined at the Virginia Board of Pharmacy website. If you have completed the forms correctly, please contact the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to obtain an update on the status of your application.

What can I do to prepare for the exam?
The best ways to prepare are to (1) thoroughly review the Study Guide and (2) answer the self-assessment questions.

Do you have a practice test online that I can practice with before taking the exam?
There is currently no Virginia Pharmacy Technician-specific practice test; however, you can take a sample exam to become familiar with the computer testing interface (requires Internet Explorer 5 or higher).
Note: If you take this sample test, you must close all browser instances and access this site again before making an exam reservation.

How do I register for your test?
Click here to register for the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam at a location near you.

Where can I take the Virginia Pharmacy Technician exam?
Click here to view available test sites.

What are the testing conditions like?
All testing centers must follow strict requirements concerning facilities that are conducive to testing (quiet, well-lit, comfortable seating, spacing between testing stations, etc.), computer hardware (Pentium 3 or higher), internet speed, accessibility, and proctor qualifications.

Do I get to use my calculator and scratch paper or will these be provided?
Our system includes a pop-up calulator and scratch paper will be provided. For security purposes, you are not allowed to bring anything into the Test Center.

When do I get my test results?
Immediately upon completion of the exam. Please keep this paper as it is the only copy you will receive.

Can I appeal a failing score on the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam?
Exam scores are calculated automatically by computer, and exam keys (correct responses) are validated before the exam is deployed to our Test Centers, so scoring errors are extremely unlikely. Nevertheless, you have the right to make your exam rescored by SMT for a fee of $25. Click here to access the Exam Appeal Form.

How much does the exam cost?
$70.25, which can be paid with a credit card when you register with Iso-Quality Testing.

How many times can I take the exam if I do not pass the first time?
You must wait two weeks before taking the exam a subsequent time. You may take it as many times as needed. A fee is required for each exam session.

How much time do I get to take the exam?
The exam must be completed within 1 hour.

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