A female pharmacy technician is using a mortar and pestle in a pharmacy. Behind her is the title of the article: How to Get Nonsterile Compounding Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
How to Get Nonsterile Compounding Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

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Nonsterile compounding expertise as a pharmacy technician makes you better able to offer patie...
ExCPT Quick Stats" infographic displaying key details about the ExCPT exam for pharmacy technicians. The infographic contains six sections with text and illustrations: 120 Multiple Choice Questions – An image of a checklist with a checkmark and a person celebrating. 20 of those are not scored – A person pointing at a large document. You'll be tested on 4 main topics – A list with checkmarks: The dispensing process Pharmacy laws and job scope Drugs and drug therapy Medical safety and quality assurance (Illustrated with a stack of books and greenery.) You must score 300 or higher (out of 500) – A pie chart with a checkmark and a woman pointing at it. You'll have 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the exam – A clock with a person working at a laptop. $129 fee to take the test – A hand holding cash, with text stating that the fee must be paid again if the test is failed. The infographic uses a combination of blue, green, and gold colors with a clean, modern design.
What Is the ExCPT & How to Prepare

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One rewarding job in the healthcare field is that of a pharmacy technician. You get to interac...
Comparison chart highlighting the key differences between ExCPT and PTCE certifications for pharmacy technicians. The chart is divided into categories: Number of Questions, Content Focus, Eligibility, State Recognition, Cost, and Required Continuing Education (CE) Hours for Renewal. ExCPT has 200 questions focusing on the role of the pharmacy technician, requires 1,200 hours of experience or an approved program, is accepted in most states except Wyoming, Louisiana, and Indiana, costs $129, and mandates 20 CE hours every two years. PTCE has 90 questions focusing on medications and dosages, requires 500 hours of experience or an approved program, is accepted in all states, costs $125, and also requires 20 CE hours every two years. The chart features an illustration of a person working at a computer with books nearby and includes RxE branding.
ExCPT vs. PTCE: What's the Difference?

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