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++CONTENTThe PTCB Study Guide gives you the edge you need to score higher and pass the PTCE your first time!

  • Quick but complete review of each topic on the PTCE 

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  • 2 realistic practice tests with full answer explanations

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++CONTENTTitle: PTCB Exam Study Guide 2021-2022: Rapid Review with Practice Questions for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Test

Release Date:  June 15, 2021

Length: 134 pages

ISBN: 9781637980026CONTENT++

 

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++TABLETOP TABLETOP++ ++TABLEROW ++TABLEITEM Getting Ready TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM Taking the Exam TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM After the Exam TABLEITEM++ TABLEROW++ ++TABLEROW ++TABLEITEM ++QUESTION What is the PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION What is the PTCB? QUESTION++

++QUESTION How do I qualify for the PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION How do I register for the PTCE? QUESTION++ TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM ++QUESTION How many questions are on the PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION What’s covered on the PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION How long is the PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION How do I schedule my PTCE? QUESTION++

++QUESTION Where can I take the PTCE? QUESTION++ TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM ++QUESTIONWhen will I get my PTCE score?QUESTION++

++QUESTIONWhat is a good PTCE score?QUESTION++

++QUESTIONCan I retake the PTCE?QUESTION++

++QUESTIONHow often do I need to renew my PTCB certification?QUESTION++ TABLEITEM++ TABLEROW++



++ANSWERWhat is the PTCE?

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The exam assesses the knowledge and abilities needed to perform pharmacy technician work. By passing the PTCE, pharmacy technicians are nationally accredited and receive the title of a Certified Pharmacy Technician, or CPhT.ANSWER++

++ANSWERWhat is the PTCB?

The PTCB is an organization for pharmacy technicians that provides certification to qualified candidates. The PTCB offers standardized pharmacy technician training, testing, and certification in all states.ANSWER++

++ANSWERHow do I qualify for the PTCE?

To schedule a test, you must first get authorization from the PTCB showing you have met all the pre-qualifications. You have two pathways to meet these requirements.

  • Pathway 1: completion of a PTCB-recognized education or training program

  • Pathway 2: a minimum of 500 hours of work experience as a pharmacy technicianANSWER++

++ANSWERHow do I register for the PTCE?

You can register for the PTCE on the PTCB website. You will need to provide proof that you meet the qualifications for the exam and pay a $129 registration fee.ANSWER++

++ANSWERHow many questions are on the PTCE?

The PTCE is a computer-generated multiple-choice exam that contains 90 questions. Of the 90 questions, 80 are scored and 10 are unscored.ANSWER++

++ANSWER What’s covered on the PTCE?

The content covered on the PTCE is broken down into four categories: medications, federal requirements, patient safety and quality assurance, and order entry and processing. The table below shows the topics covered within each category and their weight on the exam.

++TABLETITLE What’s on the PTCE? TABLETITLE++ ++TABLE2ROW ++TABLEITEM KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM PERCENT OF EXAM TABLEITEM++ TABLE2ROW++ ++TABLE2ROW ++TABLEITEM Medications TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM 40% TABLEITEM++ TABLE2ROW++ ++TABLE2ROW ++TABLEITEM Federal Requirements TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM 12.5% TABLEITEM++ TABLE2ROW++ ++TABLE2ROW ++TABLEITEM Patient Safety and Quality Assurance TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM 26.25% TABLEITEM++ TABLE2ROW++ ++TABLE2ROW ++TABLEITEM Order Entry and Processing TABLEITEM++ ++TABLEITEM 21.25% TABLEITEM++ TABLE2ROW++ ANSWER++

++ANSWERHow long is the PTCE?

You will have one hour and fifty minutes to complete the exam.ANSWER++

++ANSWERHow do I schedule my PTCE? 

After the PTCB reviews and approves your application, you will receive an email with instructions for scheduling your exam.ANSWER++

++ANSWERWhere can I take the PTCE?

You can take the exam online or at Pearson VUE Professional Testing Centers.ANSWER++

++ANSWERWhen will I get my PTCE score?

When you finish the exam, you will receive an official result at the testing center. Your official result will appear in your PTCB account within three weeks. Within six weeks, you will be sent an official certificate and wallet card stating you are a Certified Pharmacy Technician.ANSWER++

++ANSWERWhat is a good PTCE score?

The minimum passing score for the PTCE is 1400. The range of possible scaled scores is between 1000 and 1600.ANSWER++

++ANSWERCan I retake the PTCE?

Candidates who fail the PTCE must wait sixty days to apply for the second and third attempts, and six months for attempts thereafter. After four failed attempts, candidates must complete preparation activities and submit proof of completion to PTCB for review and approval before making additional attempts.ANSWER++

++ANSWERHow often do I need to renew my PTCB certification?

To keep your PTCB certification current, you will be required to recertify every two years.ANSWER++