Advance With Pharmacy Technician Certifications
Importance of Certification:
Certification in any field shows credibility, and an individual who holds a certification displays motivation to work hard, willingness to stay abreast of current trends, and initiative to grow in their field.
As a result, employers will take note of potential candidates and employees who seek and maintain career-related certifications.
In the Pharmacy Technician field, there are a few different organizations that offer certification. One in particular is the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®). This board recently came out with their advanced certification (PhT-Adv), which targets and supports additional roles within the field.
How to Earn the Advanced Certification:
There are some prerequisites and criteria that must be met in order to obtain a PhT-Adv certification including the following:
- Complete, at minimum, 4 PTCB® specialty assessment–based certificate programs OR 3 certificate programs PLUS PTCB® compounded sterile preparation technician certification
- Three years of work experience in a pharmacy within the past 8 years
- A valid and active PTCB® CPhT Certification
What Certificates are Offered?
The specialty certificates offered include Technician Product Verification, Medication History, Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention, Billing and Reimbursement, Hazardous Drug Management, Immunization Administration, and more.
These certificates help distinguish those who have knowledge and skills in specialty areas and their commitment to advancing patient care and medicine.
However, if you already hold a pharmacy technician certification and are looking to recertify, there are various requirements to consider.
Catch a Glimpse at a CPhT-Adv Pharmacy Technician:
There are already several individuals who have taken the step to getting CPhT-Adv certified including Bannout. Read how she is advocating for technicians to obtain these credentials and how it is benefiting her.
Bannout’s pharmacy tasks include verifying final products, reconciling medications, and compounding sterile and non-sterile items. Her credentials help her maintain the proper knowledge needed to ensure the safety of patients and the medical community.
Be sure to follow PTCB® on Instagram to stay up-to-date on information in the field, information on pharmacy technician certification, and create a networking environment.
In addition to pharmacy technician certification, individuals can also receive badges to showcase their work and areas of expertise. PTCB® offers digital badges!
What are the Benefits of Having Digital Badges?
By showcasing a digital badge, employers can easily see your accomplishments. And because they are digital, the method for sharing these credentials online is smoother. They can be shared on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. and can be embedded into a website or even an email signature!
What Digital Badges Have Launched?
Individuals can receive a digital badge for each credential they have earned through the PTCB®. There is no charge for the digital badges.
How to Receive Your Badge
If you are a current credential holder, you can receive your badge via email.
- Click the link located within the email
- Make an account for the badge site
- Receive your badge and share it with others
*If you do not have the email, you may go to credly.com and make an account with the same email used for your personal PTCB® Account. Once you log in, you may receive your badge(s).
Visit the Digital Badge FAQs if you have additional questions about the badges.
Start Your Career At Blackstone Career Institute and Become Certified:
Graduates of Blackstone Career Institute’s online Pharmacy Technician Program are qualified to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®) offered by the PTCB® to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Earning this national certification can demonstrate your expertise in the field. Plus, a 160-hour externship is included in Blackstone’s program through partnerships with Walgreens and CVS.
