WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO EARN YOUR CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION?
Earning your CPhT certification proves to employers that you understand the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a Pharmacy Technician Specialist.
Why Earn Your Certification
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Competitive advantage – Show hiring managers that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed
- Skills confidence – Apply for jobs anywhere within the UPMC network with confidence that you are trained with industry-preferred skills that will ensure you are day-one ready
Certified Professional Coder OUTCOMES
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Count, weigh, pour and mix medications accurately
- Prepare prescriptions labels and package prescriptions accurately
- Maintain and establish patient profiles alongside computerized patient records
- Prepare and process insurance forms
- Manage inventory
- Review, receive and process prescription requests from patients as well as those sent electronically from doctors’ offices
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) was formed in 1995 and develops, maintains, promotes, and administers a nationally accredited certification and recertification program for pharmacy technicians. It has certified over 525,365 pharmacy technicians since its inception.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to sit for the CPhT exam, students must complete a PTCB-Recognized Education Program or have equivalent work experience (minimum of 500 hours). They also must reside within the US or its territories, fully disclose all criminal and state board of pharmacy registration or licensure actions, and be in compliance with all applicable PTCB certification policies.
Select the right training program for your goals
Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Learn the essential skills of handling medications and assisting in a pharmacy environment in our online Pharmacy Technician certification program.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with us to learn more about the program, and how to achieve your career goals!
