Certification
CPhT
CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician
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What’s in a certification?
A whole lot.
Healthcare is a high demand career field with double digit growth projected over the next 10 years. People who have a CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician certification usually enjoy better pay, more job security, and competency in their field.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) was established in 1995 and has certified over 525,365 pharmacy technicians through the examination and transfer process. PTCB develops, maintains, promotes, and administers a nationally accredited certification and recertification program for pharmacy technicians to enable the most effective support of pharmacists to advance patient safety. To be eligible to earn a PTCB certification, a candidate must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; be at least 18 years of age; and be able to pass a criminal background check with no felony record.
CPhT
Certification Details
Details
Completion
People with certification as a CPhT can perform the following tasks.
How It Works
Certification Steps
Training Program
Take a MedCerts Program to learn everything you need to pass the exam.
Exam Prep
MedCerts provides exam prep and practice before your exam.
Exam
Register and schedule your certification exam. MedCerts covers the cost of your first exam take.
Certification
Once you pass the exam, you’ll receive your certification credentials.
Resume and Job Placement
MedCerts will help you update your resume and offer services to get you placed at a new job.
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More about us, MedCerts
We’ve helped over 13,000 students get the qualifications they need to start a new career.
Fully online
Once enrolled, you’ll receive access to online textbooks, video instruction, workbooks, course schedules, and login details. All materials are online and available to access anytime. Each course details exactly the time and requirements needed to complete.
Flexible
You have access to the online video instruction and resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing you to complete your course schedule anywhere and anytime in places with high speed internet access.
One-on-one
You will have a personalized one-on-one new student orientation. Throughout your enrollment, our certified Student Support Advisors are there to provide ongoing assistance with your subject matter inquiries.
Job placement support
After your certification, MedCerts works with you on resume writing, interview prep, and job finding support so you can find a job as quickly as possible. We have partnerships with staffing agencies and companies like Walgreens and CVS to get you to work sooner.
Exam fees covered
With the price of tuition, MedCerts covers the cost of the exams you need to take to receive your certification. Your first time taking the exam is fully covered by MedCerts.
Short-term
With programs as short as 12 weeks, you can be on your way to job certification faster than traditional schools or training programs. Job placement support will help you get a job as soon as possible.
Michelle, 20s
Kansas
Went from Retail Clerk to Pharmacy Technician.
I had nothing but great experiences with MedCerts! They were always very quick to answer any of my questions and gave me all the information I needed! I also loved that they do study sessions with you prior to taking your certification exam to make sure you know your stuff and you are ready!
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Certifications: CPhT
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An Education Consultant will get you enrolled, check financial aid options, and support you with every step.
- Fully online training
- One-on-one orientation and support
- Career services
- Exam fees included
- Short-term programs
Financial assistance
If you are a military spouse or your training is provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), you may be eligible for financial assistance to cover all or some of your tuition.