The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) offers a certification program for pharmacy technicians called the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification. This certification is nationally accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and is highly valued by pharmacy employers. The PTCB CPhT Certification demonstrates a technicians knowledge and commitment in medication safety and effective patient care across pharmacy settings. It is a highly valued differentiator in the fast-growing field of pharmacy technician.

To be eligible for the PTCB CPhT Certification, an applicant must complete one of the following requirements:

• Pathway 1: A PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program (or completion within 60 days)
• Pathway 2: Equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician (min. 500 hours)

In addition, the applicant must pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and be fully compliant with all of the PTCB Certification policies. Once certified, a PTCB CPhT gains flexibility to work anywhere in the US and can pursue more opportunities for career advancement, prestige in the workplace, and personal satisfaction from delivering the highest quality of care. PTCB CPhTs can also advance in their career with PTCB’s Assessment-Based Certificates in such areas as Medication History and Technician Product Verification (TPV) .