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CPhT, Eligibility, News Release

New Year, New Requirements: PTCB Launches New Certification Requirements and Updated Exam

Posted on January 14, 2020April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

Applicants must complete education and training or work experience to be eligible in 2020

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Posted in CPhT, Eligibility, News Release
CSPT

Special Offer for Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification

Posted on December 30, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

Organizations Save $50 Per Application 

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Posted in CSPT
News Release, State Associates

PTCB Funds Anti-Opioid Abuse Projects Including Naloxone Training for Pharmacy Technicians

Posted on December 17, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

Arizona, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Pharmacy Associations Receive PTCB Project Grants

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Posted in News Release, State Associates
CPhT

New PTCB Calculations Questions App Updated for 2020 PTCE

Posted on November 21, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations
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Posted in CPhT
CPhT

2020 Practice Exam Available Now

Posted on October 28, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

Scared of the updated CPhT exam in 2020? Don’t be. We’ve got you covered.

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Posted in CPhT
Certificates, Medication History, News Release, TPV

PTCB Launches Certificate Programs in Technician Product Verification and Medication History for Pharmacy Technicians in Advanced Roles

Posted on October 15, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

Qualified technicians can apply now

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Posted in Certificates, Medication History, News Release, TPV
Certificates, CPhT, News Release, Research

Study Shows Certified Pharmacy Technicians are More Committed to a Pharmacy Career Than Noncertified

Posted on August 7, 2019March 27, 2025 by Media Relations

More likely to seek expanded responsibilities

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Posted in Certificates, CPhT, News Release, Research
News Release, State Associates

PTCB Awards Grants for Medication Safety Projects To Four State Pharmacy Associations

Posted on June 20, 2019April 10, 2025 by Media Relations

Washington, DC — The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has awarded grants to four state pharmacy associations in Connecticut, Iowa, North Dakota, and Tennessee to support projects that promote medication safety […]

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Posted in News Release, State Associates
CPhT, Recertification

PTCB Recertification is Now Easier and Faster

Posted on May 19, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

CPhTs Must Create Their NABP e-Profile Before They Recertify

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Posted in CPhT, Recertification
Certificates, CSPT, News Release, Research

Pharmacy Employers Cite Safety Benefits of Employing PTCB-Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technicians (CSPTs™)

Posted on March 28, 2019April 11, 2025 by Media Relations

More Than 550 Technicians Have Earned the CSPT™ Credential as Number Grows

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Posted in Certificates, CSPT, News Release, Research
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  • Earn Credentials
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    • PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program Directory
    • Promos and Bundles
    • Digital Badges
    • Certifications
      • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
      • Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv)
      • Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)
      • Certified Pharmacy Technician Educator (CPTEd)
    • Certificates
      • Billing and Reimbursement
      • Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention
      • Hazardous Drug Management
      • Immunization Administration
      • Medication History
      • Medication Therapy Management
      • Nonsterile Compounding
      • Point-of-Care Testing
      • Regulatory Compliance
      • Supply Chain and Inventory Management
      • Technician Product Verification
  • Renew Credentials
    • How to Renew
    • Renewal Requirements
    • Find Continuing Education (CE)
    • Reinstatement
  • For Organizations
    • Verify Certification
    • Become a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program (REP)
    • Enroll in the Employer Program
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