Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

(PTCB)

National Voluntary Certification for Pharmacy Technicians

Computer Based Testing from PTCB - More Dates To Meet Your Schedule

PTCB Certification Dates Announced For 2008

Over 300,700 Technicians Are Nationally Certified!

Come And Join Us...Today!

NOTE: The exam dates are posted for informational purposes only. Please contact PTCB for latest dating and/or schedule changes. This website will try to keep current dates and information at all times. Although the dates were current at time of posting, I cannot guarantee that they will not change.

Certification Testing is available in all fifty-states and Puerto Rico.

Apply online at: PTCB

2008 Testing Windows and Deadlines

 

Application Processing Begins

Application Deadline

Reprocessing Deadline

Testing Window Begins

Testing Window Ends

Application Withdrawal Deadline

Nov. 27, 2007

Jan. 11, 2008

Feb. 1, 2008

Feb. 4, 2008

Mar. 14, 2008

Mar. 17, 2008

Feb. 19, 2008

April 4, 2008

April 25, 2008

April 28, 2008

June 20, 2008

June 23, 2008

June 10, 2008

July 25, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 18, 2008

Sept. 26, 2008

Sept. 29, 2008

Sept. 2, 2008

Oct. 17, 2008

Nov. 7, 2008

Nov. 10, 2008

Dec. 19, 2008

Dec. 22, 2008


 

 

1.  The appropriate materials must be received by PES by midnight (Eastern Time) of the date listed in this schedule.

This information is directly from the PTCB website

http://www.ptcb.org


Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Inc.

2215 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, D.C., 20037-2985

voice: +1.800.363.8012 fax: 202.429.7596


Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Once you receive your candidate handbook from PTCB, you will find a section called, "Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination Content Outline." Please note that there are various books and resources that are available to help you prepare for the exam. The list is not a complete. You will also find other resources through your state/local pharmacy organization.


RxTrek Recommended Review Books and Videos

"The Pharmacy Technician" - Morton Publishing

"Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review" - Morton Publishing

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Eligibility Requirement:                                  Exam Cost:
 
High School Diploma or GED                                $120.00
NOTE: Application deadline is RECEIPT of examination registration.

For additional information, visit the PTCB website or contact your States Board of Pharmacy.


How do I keep my Certification?

To find out how to keep your certification valid and obtain your twenty hours of CEU's towards recertification, just follow the Certification Renewal link above and click on "CPhT Services".

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