NSCC Library: Test Prep and Study Guide Resources: Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam (CPhT)

What is the CPhT exam?

PTCB Certification is accepted in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) work across the US in a wide range of pharmacy practice settings.

Regulations and requirements for certification, registration, and licensure vary by state and change on an undefined schedule. Technicians should be sure to contact the State Board of Pharmacy where they are seeking employment, and before they relocate to a different state, to learn about a state’s complete and current pharmacy regulations.

The PTCB Certification is examination is required to be a certified as a pharmacy technician. The PTCE is a computer-based exam with 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored questions and 10 unscored questions). Unscored questions are randomly placed throughout the exam and are not identified (from ptcb.org).

Online Resources

Click here to view the Credentialing Guidelines and Requirements from the PTCB

Boston Public Library

All Massachusetts residents and students are eligible for a free e-card from the Boston Public Library. Click here to get more information and to sign up: https://www.bpl.org/ecard/

Clicking these links will bring you to the Boston Public Library online catalog.

LearningExpress Library from the Boston Public Library

LearningExpress Library is an online program that you have access to using your BPL E-card. It includes test preparation materials and practice exams for K-12 subjects, high school equivalency, college and graduate admissions, military, U.S. citizenship, and professional licensing and certification exams. This includes Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam (CPhT), practices tests, and study guides.

To find Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam (CPhT) review material:

Click this link to access LearningExpress through BPL
Login using your BPL E-Card number and PIN
At the top of the page, click "Sign In/Register" and create a personal account
Once you have created a personal account and signed in, Search "pharmacy technician" in the search box in the middle of the page.
From there you will be able explore all the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam (CPhT) study material available.

If you have questions about using LearningExpress Library, please contact the Boston Public Library or click here to watch video tutorials.

PTCE - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Flashcard Book + Online by Della Ata Khoury
ISBN: 9780738612225
Publication Date: 2016-08-25
REA's PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) Flashcard Book Updated Second Edition 500 Questions & Answers You Need to Know This latest addition to our Health Sciences series of flashcards is designed to help PTCE candidates check their test-readiness before taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Unlike most flashcards that come in a box, our cards are bound in an easy-to-use, organized book that makes it convenient to study anywhere. Written by a seasoned pharmacy technician instructor and based on the most recent exam, our study supplement covers everything you need to know for the PTCE: assisting the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems, and participating in the management of pharmacy practice. The flashcards are broken down by PTCE test topics and include multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations. The questions are similar to what you may encounter on the PTCE. The 500 flashcards are divided as follows: * 200 flashcards focused on the top 200 brand/generic drug names including their respective drug classes, indications, side effects, and special considerations * 50 flashcards focused on pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations * 250 flashcards focused on PTCE review material: - 165 flashcards on Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients - 55 flashcards on Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems - 30 flashcards on Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice After studying with the book, go online and review what you have learned at REA's Study Center. Our customizable e-flashcards and 3 practice quizzes give you the freedom to create your own PTCE study plan and study anywhere, anytime. You can also create your own unique flashcards for any sections of the test that give you difficulty. This flashcard book and the online tools that come with it, will help you personalize your PTCE prep by testing your understanding, pinpointing your weaknesses, and delivering flashcard study materials unique to you. If you're a pharmacy tech student and want extra practice and review before the exam, REA's PTCE Flashcard Book is the right Rx for your study needs.