Your unofficial exam result will be presented on the screen immediately following the post-exam survey.

Be prepared to commit 2 hours for the exam (5-minute tutorial, 1 hour and 50-minute exam, and 5-minute post-exam survey).

Unscored questions are randomly placed throughout the exam and are not identified.

The PTCE is a computer-based exam with 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored questions and 10 unscored questions).

The Pharmacy Technician's Pocket Drug Reference, 12th Edition.

Pharmaceutical Calculations, 16th Edition.

Pharmacy Certified Technician Training Manual, 15th Edition.

Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 5 th Edition.

PTCB does not recommend or endorse specific educational materials for pharmacy technicians, but shares the following examples for informational purposes only:

Many external resources are available that may be useful to individuals preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The Pearson tutorial provides a preview of the testing experience and functionality. The PTCE is administered year‐round at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide, including more than 100 military on-base sites.Īccess these test resources before your exam date to ease your nerves and help you prepare for success.Ī content outline defines the content that will be measured on the exam. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with your authorization to schedule your exam.Apply for certification by logging into your PTCB Account.The cost to apply for CPhT Certification and take the PTCE is $129. View a list of PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Programs for the CPhT Program. * 500 hours must be complete at the time of application. PTCB accepts work experience across pharmacy practice settings that pertains to certain knowledge requirements. 500 hours).* This alternative secondary path serves experienced technicians who were not in a position to attend a PTCB-recognized program. Pathway 2: Equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician (min. Candidates choose from more than 1,400 recognized programs.

Pathway 1: A PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program (or completion within 60 days). To be eligible for the PTCE, a candidate must complete one of the following two pathways: ✔ Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam ® (PTCE ®)Ĭandidates must complete a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR equivalent work experience in order to be eligible. ✔ Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies ✔ Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions ✔ Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program or equivalent work experience ✔ Reside in the United States of America or its territories (US) Are you eligible to earn your PTCB CPhT certification?

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