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Online proctored exam delivery is coming soon. Learn more . Choose PTCB. Choose Excellence. Earn a PTCB credential and build an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare. Apply Now Renew Now Take Your Career to the Next Level New Certificate Programs: Save $30 when you apply before January 15, 2020. Learn More Enroll in Direct Billing Save $50 when you pay your technicians’ CSPT Exam fees. Learn More 706,678 CPhT Certifications Granted 21 States Requiring CPhT Certification 117,950 CPhT Renewals in 2019 Becoming a CPhT is Easy 1 2 3 Apply Apply for certification by logging into your PTCB Account. Take Exam The PTCE is a computer-based exam that is administered in testing facilities across the country. Get Certified Celebrate your success with opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Apply Now Credentials Continuing Education State Regulations Resources 5 Common Recertification Mistakes Renewing your certification is required for maintaining an active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and a Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician ® (CSPT ® ). Prepare to recertify by reviewing the five most common reasons an application is returned. Learn More PTCB News April 14, 2020 PTCB Will Offer Online Proctored Exam Delivery During COVID-19 Pandemic April 1, 2020 Share Your COVID-19 Story View All News Viewpoints "I’m working here alone so it's particularly important to protect my own health so I can be here for my patients." Dane Nealson, CPhT, NuCara Pharmacy, State Center, IA, and Technician Member of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy "PTCB's new specialized Assessment-Based Certificate Programs support my mission and offer exceptional opportunities..." Nicole Barriera, CPhT, Pharmacy Technician Department Chair and Program Director, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO "I believe this program will equip CPhTs with the knowledge to make an impact in addressing the crisis, and will..." Kayla Bourgeois, P4, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy "Medication safety is at the forefront of every pharmacy department. With PTCB’s Medication History Certificate,..." LaKeisha Mayo, CPhT, Specialist Certified Pharmacy Technician, Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC "Earning additional pharmacy technician credentials, such as the Medication History Assessment-Based Certificate, is a..." Miranda Peek, CPhT, Clinical Manager, Technician/Support Staff, Hospital Pharmacy, Gundersen Health System "Every day, our CSPTs use what they learned studying for the CSPT. " Glen J. Gard, CPhT, CSPT, Pharmacy Compliance Manager, Option Care, Bannockburn, IL " As a CPhT onboard a ship, I was the authority on ensuring over 10,000 medications were properly prepacked for our..." Gregory Gonzales, HM3, CPhT, Corpsman/Pharmacy Tech, US Navy "This was the greatest, most rewarding challenge I’d faced in my role. " Ashley Ackerman, CPhT, Center Operations Director, Concentra Fern Valley Urgent Care, Lexington, KY "I believe a certified technician has the demonstrable knowledge of drug classifications that would have prevented..." Mark Brunton, MSHE, CPhT, Northwest Career College, Las Vegas, NV "The more opportunities we give our technicians to advance, the better chance we have to retain motivated and..." Andreece Gandy, PharmD, MBA, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN "The CPhT-Adv designation will be earned by the most dedicated, specialized and competent pharmacy technicians serving..." Angela Faszczewski, CPhT, Ehardt's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, Patient Care Services Coordinator, Croswell, MI Viewpoints "I’m working here alone so it's particularly important to protect my own health so I can be here for my patients." Dane Nealson, CPhT "PTCB's new specialized Assessment-Based Certificate Programs support my mission and offer exceptional opportunities..." Nicole Barriera, CPhT "I believe this program will equip CPhTs with the knowledge to make an impact in addressing the crisis, and will..." Kayla Bourgeois "Medication safety is at the forefront of every pharmacy department. With PTCB’s Medication History Certificate,..." LaKeisha Mayo, CPhT "Earning additional pharmacy technician credentials, such as the Medication History Assessment-Based Certificate, is a..." Miranda Peek, CPhT "Every day, our CSPTs use what they learned studying for the CSPT. " Glen J. Gard, CPhT, CSPT " As a CPhT onboard a ship, I was the authority on ensuring over 10,000 medications were properly prepacked for our..." Gregory Gonzales, HM3, CPhT "This was the greatest, most rewarding challenge I’d faced in my role. " Ashley Ackerman, CPhT "I believe a certified technician has the demonstrable knowledge of drug classifications that would have prevented..." Mark Brunton, MSHE, CPhT "The more opportunities we give our technicians to advance, the better chance we have to retain motivated and..." Andreece Gandy, PharmD, MBA "The CPhT-Adv designation will be earned by the most dedicated, specialized and competent pharmacy technicians serving..." Angela Faszczewski, CPhT This website uses cookies to store information on your computer to ensure you get the best experience. By using this site, you consent to the placement of these cookies. 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