Pharmacy Technician Certification

Why Certify? Pharmacy Experience Connections

Requirements High school diploma Passing score on Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Full disclosure on all criminal actions

Exam Computer Based Two hour, multiple choice Pharmacology for Technicians 13.75% Pharmacy Law and Regulations % Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding 8.75 % Medication Safety % Pharmacy Quality Assurance 7.50 % Medication Order Entry and Fill Process 17.50% Pharmacy Inventory Management8.75 % Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement8.75 % Pharmacy Information system Usage and Application10.00 %

Resources Tutorial Practice Test Official Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Test $29.00

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Apply After successful application, scheduling can begin $ covers application cost and exam cost

PTCB Recertification $40 recertification application fee The deadline to apply for recertification is the 1 st day of the month in which your certification expires i.e. expiration date is 8/31, you must apply by 8/1 $25 late fee if you apply after this date Must have completed 20 hours of Continuing Education (CEs)

Continuing Education (CEs) Complete a minimum of 20 hours during the 2 year recertification cycle Cannot count CEs done prior to or after the cycle CEs must be specific to pharmacy technicians (“T” designation) 1 CE hour must be about pharmacy law 1 CE hour must be about patient safety Must maintain your own documentation of CE hours Can use a website like CPE Monitor PTCB is a great CE resource!

Getting Certified Through Work Walgreens CVS Hired as a pharmacy tech trainee Must complete program and pass state or national certification exam within 9 months of hire date Online training website Classroom-based sessions Testing fees waived Work in pharmacy as you complete training program

Virginia State Certification Requirements Completion of a Virginia Board of Pharmacy approved training program 30+ options throughout the state Must pass a Board approved exam Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam or ExCPT exam Current PTCB certification is satisfactory

Virginia State Certification Online application $25 application fee $25 annual renewal fee after completing 5 hours of CE credits

Examinations Virginia Pharmacy Technician Examination Administered through SMT facilities $75.50 fee Study guide and self-test questions available at One hour exam – 50 questions ExCPT Administered through National Healthcare Association $105 fee Test Plan available online Can purchase a variety of study packages Two hour and 10 minute exam – 100 questions