Ptcb National Certification
Individuals who pass the exam are given the designation cpht certified pharmacy technician.
Ptcb national certification. Ptcb stands for pharmacy technician certification board it is a private national organization which provides certification to qualified pharmacy technicians. Many pharmacists are looking to national certification as a standard by which to accurately discern a pharmacy technicians knowledge. Since our founding almost 25 years ago we have continued to update and develop credentials that reflect current best practices in patient care. Once you are certified your certification is valid for two years.
The cost in 2019 to take the ptcb exam is 129 and the test is available year round at pearson vue testing centers which are located in all major cities throughout the country. Since the exam is administered by the pharmacy technician certification board it is usually referred to as the ptcb exam. Our commitment to excellence has made ptcbs programs the most widely accepted credentials for pharmacy technicians across the country.