Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Oct 2, 2024 · Since our founding more than 25 years ago, we have continued to update and develop credentials that reflect current best practices in patient care. Our commitment to excellence has made PTCB's programs the most widely accepted credentials for pharmacy technicians across the nation.
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Earn a PTCB credential and build an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare.
Verify Certification
PTCB Credential Status Verification. In order to verify the PTCB Credential status of a pharmacy technician: You are required to select a Credential Type. Enter search criteria into at least one of the fields below. Click Search to view results.
How to Renew - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
To renew your certification, you must submit an application that lets PTCB know that you’ve completed the required CE. You can include your earned CEs in two ways: For ACPE-accredited CE: Use CPE Monitor, a service of the National Association of Boards of …
Renewal Requirements - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Renewal Requirements. PTCB requires CPhTs to complete Continuing Education (CE) to keep their CPhT, CSPT® and CPhT-Adv™ Certifications active. CPhT and CPhT-Adv recertification is required every two years, while CSPT recertification is required every year.
PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program Directory
PTCB requires applicants for PTCB Credentials, including CPhT, CSPT, and specified Assessment-Based Certificate Programs, to complete a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program for their chosen credential, except when they select another pathway to eligibility.
Guidebook - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Sep 6, 2024 · Distinction Between Certification and Certificate Programs. Assessment-Based Certificate. Credential Maintenance Requirements and Trademark Use. The Benefits of PTCB Credentials. Construction of PTCB Exams. Scaled Scores …
Contact Us - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
PTCB Help Center. Answers to many frequently asked questions about certification, recertification, Assessment-Based Certificates, and PTCB can be found in our Help Center. This includes how to appeal a PTCB decision or issue a formal complaint.
Credentialing Guidelines and Requirements - Guidebook
To be eligible to apply for PTCB CPhT Certification, an applicant must complete one of the following requirements: Pathway 1: A PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program (or completion within 60 days of application submission).*. Pathway 2: Equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician (min. 500 hours).**.
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) - PTCB
Apply & Schedule. CPhTs must submit an application in order to be granted the CPhT-Adv credential. There is no additional fee or exam associated with the application. Candidates can monitor their progress toward eligibility by viewing their progress bar within their PTCB Account.