Course Description:
This fully online course is designed to prepare the individual to take the nation Pharmacy Technician Certification exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). An overview will be provided on the outline of the exam and the application process. PTCB's exam determines whether individuals have mastered the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a pharmacy technician. Benefits of PTCB certification include an increase in job promotion opportunities, recognition within the pharmacy profession, and an increased focus on patient safety. Pharmacists recognize that PTCB-certified technicians demonstrate their qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to function as a pharmacy technician through the examination. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and pass the PTCE may use the designation CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).
Required Textbooks:
The Pharmacy Technician (8th Edition - BUNDLE w/ Access Codes)
ISBN: 9781640438255
Author(s): American Pharmacist Association
Publisher: Morton
Binding: n/a
Estimated Cost: $198.15 (HACC Bookstore)
*This item must be purchased at HACC Bookstore, but is out of stock as of 9/8/25. Please check back for availability.
Hospital Pharmacy Practice for Technicians (1st Edition)
ISBN: 9781284030464
Author(s): Brunton
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett
Binding: n/a
Estimated Cost: $91.95 (Amazon as of 9/8/25)
