for the PTCB test, the licensing fees, and fingerprint fees. Or as previous posters have noted, get a job as a clerk , then get licensed! No, you absolutely do not need to go to school. I worked as a pharmacy tech when I was in college . The best way to become a pharmacy technician is to sign up for the ptcb and get certified. Getting certified allows you to get licensed. CVS has a great training process where you learn everything you need to know while getting paid. Pharmacy tech school is a scam and a waste of money. J in Palm Harbor, Florida said: No, you absolutely do not need to go to school. I worked as a pharmacy tech when I was in college . The best way to become a pharmacy technician is to sign up for the ptcb and get certified. Getting certified allows you to get licensed. CVS has a great training process where you learn everything you need to know while getting paid. Pharmacy tech school is a scam and a waste of money. How about community colleges or adult schools that offer pharmacy tech training for a reasonable price? Should I take advantage of that? Besides, my health care experience is blank. With this economy, will CVS hire new technician easily? mynhii in Oakland, California said: How about community colleges or adult schools that offer pharmacy tech training for a reasonable price? Should I take advantage of that? Besides, my health