Exam Domains

1 Pharmacology and Therapeutics Weight not published

2 Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Weight not published

3 Medication Safety and Quality Weight not published

4 Technology, Data, and Practice Management Weight not published

5 Patient Care and Communication Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice (single best answer)

FormatLinear fixed-form computer-based test (CBT)

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must exactly match registration. Secondary ID may be requested.

RenewalRequired -- 2-year certification cycle. Renewal requires 20 pharmacy-related CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 hour in pharmacy law and 1 hour in patient safety. Online renewal application submitted through PTCB portal.

PrerequisitesActive CPhT (PTCE) certification required; minimum 3 years of pharmacy technician work experience

Retake PolicyCandidates must wait 90 days before retaking any PTCB exam. PTCE has a lifetime maximum of 5 attempts. Full exam fee required for each attempt.

LanguagesEnglish

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