Welcome to the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians
Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians
ICPT Mission Statement
The mission of the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy
Technicians is to recognize pharmacy technicians who are proficient in
the knowledge and skills needed to assist pharmacists to safely,
accurately and efficiently prepare and dispense prescriptions and to
promote high standards of practice for pharmacy technicians. In support
of this mission, ICPT:
* Promotes high standards of practice for pharmacy technicians.
* Promotes safe and effective patient care by encouraging the use of
highly qualified pharmacy technicians in all pharmacy practice settings.
* Develops and conducts examinations that evaluate the knowledge and
skills associated with the performance of tasks required for
professional practice as a pharmacy technician.
* Provides a means for recognizing pharmacy technicians who continue
to demonstrate their qualifications by complying with ICPT continuing
education requirements and adhering to high professional standards.
ExCPT Nationally Recognized Associations
The ExCPT is recognized by the National Community Pharmacists
Association, the National Organization for Competency Assurance and the
National Association of Chain Drug Stores as a psychometrically sound
pharmacy technician certification exam.
Accredited by the National Commission
For Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
ExCPT Recertification Information
Pharmacy technician certification must be renewed every two years.
During the two-year period prior to recertification, certified pharmacy
technicians must participate in at least 20 hours of continuing
education (CE), including at least one hour of pharmacy law. To
recertify, technicians must complete the
ICPT
Recertification Application form and send to ICPT along with full
payment by the postmark deadline.
