Pharmacy Technician Organizations & Associations
Group
The Institute of Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT)
Website
www.nationaltechexam.org
Mission and objectives
The mission and the exam it administers, the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians, is to recognize pharmacy technicians who are proficient in the knowledge and skills needed to assist pharmacists to safely, accurately and efficiently prepare and dispense prescriptions and to promote high standards of practice for pharmacy technicians.
Group
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Website
www.ptcb.org
Mission and objectives
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (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.
Pharmacy Technician Resources
Pharmacy Technician Career Profile
Pharmacy technicians work closely with licensed pharmacists to assist them with providing medication and relevant education to patients. The majority of pharmacy technicians work in a retail environment like a grocery store or drug store, and others work in settings like a hospital or nursing home. Read more
Degree and Program Information for a Pharmacy Technician Career
Many technicians begin with on-the-job training and others will receive a diploma/certificate/or Associate’s degree from a pharmacy technician program. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians both offer certification exams. Read more
