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Certified Pharmacy Technician — CPhT

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Description

PTCB's pharmacy technician certification program enables technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer safe and effective patient care and service. Certification is achieved by meeting specific eligibility requirements and earning a passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). The PTCB certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Certifying Organization

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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