Preparation for the pharmacy technician vocational diploma (brevet professionnel de préparateur en pharmacie) through apprenticeship or continuing education is open to candidates holding a diploma or qualification included on a list drawn up by order of the ministers responsible for education and health.
By decision of the Minister of Education, preparation for the vocational diploma in pharmacy preparation may be open to candidates holding foreign diplomas.
An order of the ministers responsible for education and health sets out:
1° The composition of the application file for authorisation to enter training with a view to obtaining the vocational diploma of pharmacy technician;
2° The procedures for forwarding authorisations granted to interested parties.