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:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
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 Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.