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Introduction
1. Medications
2. Patient safety and quality assurance
3. Order entry and processing
4. Federal requirements
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Congratulations on completing the PTCE course!

This demonstrates your commitment and dedication to mastering a diverse range of concepts. It is an incredible achievement, as you have not only expanded your knowledge regarding various medications, but also their adverse effects, their contraindications and classifications, how to prioritize patient safety, how to process prescriptions and dispense medications, and you are proficient with a bunch of laws and regulations! Hopefully, you were able to take the assessments and benefit from the quizzes. The next step will be to take the real test! As you take the next steps to a successful career as a CPhT, we hope that you will find this knowledge helpful in real-world scenarios as well. Thank you for your dedication and participation. Wishing you all the best for the exam!

Registering for the PTCE

To take the PTCE exam, you first need to create an account with PTCB. Then you should submit an online application for the exam and pay a fee of $129. Once the application is approved, you may choose when to schedule the exam. The exam may be scheduled either at a physical test center or as an online proctored exam.

Other important information

  • The unofficial exam score is available on your test screen right after the test. Official scores are available in three weeks.
  • An approved form of identification is required to check in at the test center.
  • Your PTCB certificate may be downloaded from your account. PTCB also offers digital badges containing details about your PTCB certificate.
  • In order to maintain credentials, the certification needs to be renewed every 2 years.
  • Plan to arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before the exam.

Other resources

Check out the Achievable Blog for more study tips and best practices.

Thank you

We really appreciate being a partner in your journey towards becoming a certified pharmacy technician. We wish you the best of luck on the PTCE and success in your journey to becoming a certified pharmacy technician.

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