AHE 179 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Review

2.0 Credits
A comprehensive program review that emphasizes preparation for the national pharmacy technician certification exams (PTCB/ExCPT) required for Washington state license; includes practice tests and test taking strategies. Prerequisite: Current Washington state pharmacy technician license or instructor permission.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of requirements and content areas of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) exams. [REASON]
Demonstrate test taking and critical thinking skills in preparation for the PTCB and /or ExCPT exams. [REASON]
Implement positive studying strategies for the preparation of taking the PTCB or ExCPT. [ACT]
Practice pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the PTCB or ExCPT exam. [ACT]
Analyze current knowledge and identify areas that require further study for test preparation. [REASON]