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.
Demonstrate test taking and critical thinking skills in preparation for the PTCB and /or ExCPT exams.
Implement positive studying strategies for the preparation of taking the PTCB or ExCPT.
Practice pharmaceutical calculations in preparation for the PTCB or ExCPT exam.
Analyze current knowledge and identify areas that require further study for test preparation.