This should include any textbooks, notes, flash cards, online resource materials, practice exams, handouts, and proprietary content from a recognized program. Step 4: Get OrganizedĬollect and organize your existing resources provided by your program. For self pay, you should be prepared to provide credit/debit card information at this time. If your exam is sponsored, you will be provided a voucher number from your sponsor to cover the exam fee.
Create an account using your personal information, apply for and schedule your exam. Step 3: Schedule Exam DateĬonsider relevant factors including program requirements, sponsorship, testing options and exam availability when determining the best time to take the exam. The exam consists of four content domains: Medications (40%), Federal Requirements (12.5%0, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (26.25%), and Order Entry and Processing (21.25%). The exam consists of 100 questions covering 4 content areas: Overview and Law (25), Drugs and Drug Therapy (15), Dispensing Process (45) and Medication Safety and Quality Assurance (15).įor the PTCB, visit access and download the current exam content outline that defines the content that will be measured on the exam. The test plan defines the content that will be measured on the exam. Successfully complete a PTCB-recognized education / training program within the last 60 daysĬompleted one year of work experience inclusive of 1200 hours of supervised pharmacy work in the last three yearsĬompleted at least 500 hours of work experience as a pharmacy technicianĬompleted a Registered Apprenticeship Program registered with the US Department of Laborįor the NHA, visit access and download a copy of the current ExCPT Test Plan. Successfully completed a pharmacy technician or pharmacy-related program within the last five years To qualify, you must have done one of the following: NHA ExCPT® Exam Qualifications
Once approved, you’ll receive an email letting you know you can schedule your exam.īoth exams have requirements you must meet in order to be eligible. You’ll need to create an account and apply for certification. If you’re taking the PTCB PTCE® exam, go to the PTCB website. If you qualify, the website will lead you to an application to schedule your exam. To qualify, you must have done one of the following: Here, you’ll take a short quiz to help you determine that you qualify to take the exam.
If you’re taking the NHA ExCPT® exam, go to the NHA website. But how? Step 1: Register for Your Pharmacy Technician Exam You’ve committed your time and effort to successfully completing your pharmacy technician program, and now it’s time to take all that information and use it to pass the certification exam and become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Written By: Kimberly Marshall, RPh | Share:
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