PREPARE & APPLY
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Please note: On November 1, 2023, the CSPT Exam was republished with updated content that reflects the recent revision to USP <797>.
Access these test resources before your exam date to ease your nerves and help you prepare for success.
CSPT Exam Content Outline
Review the content outline which lists knowledge areas required on the exam.
CSPT Exam Medications List
Review the list of medications referenced in the CSPT exam.
CSPT Exam Reference List
Many external references are available that may be useful to individuals preparing for the CSPT exam.
Pearson VUE Tutorial
The Pearson VUE tutorial provides a preview of the testing experience and functionality for PTCB exams.
Online Testing Requirements Overview
This quick video explains the requirements and policies for online proctored testing.
Eligibility Requirements
Are you eligible to earn your PTCB CSPT Certification?
To apply to become a CSPT, a candidate must be an active PTCB CPhT and qualify under one of the following pathways:
Pathway 1: Completion of, or enrollment in, a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program for the CSPT Program AND one year of full-time continuous compounded sterile preparation (CSP) work experience.
Pathway 2: Three years of full-time continuous compounded sterile preparation (CSP) work experience within the last 8 years.
Learn more about CSPT eligibility requirements.
View PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Programs for the CSPT Program
CSPT Application Fee |
$50* |
CSPT Exam Fee |
$149 |
Total Fees |
$199 |
*Nonrefundable one-time fee required per one-year CSPT Candidacy Window
View education/training and CSPT savings opportunities.
Apply & Schedule
To apply:
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Log into your existing PTCB Account.
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Apply for CSPT Certification through the link in your PTCB Account.
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Once your application for CSPT candidacy is approved, you will receive an email granting you a one-year Candidacy Eligibility Window and an authorization to schedule. During this one-year period, you must complete the following requirements:
- Submit the CSPT Competency Attestation Form completed by a qualified supervisor.
- Schedule, take, and pass the CSPT Exam. After receiving your authorization to schedule email, you have 90 days to schedule and take the exam. The CSPT Exam is administered through online proctored testing and in-person at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide, including more than 100 military bases.
Learn more about the CSPT Competency Attestation Form.