CPhT Accreditation and Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization accredits pharmacy technician training programs under the ASHP/ACPE joint accreditation model?
- PTCB
- ACPE (Correct answer)
- BOP
- NABP
Correct answer: ACPE
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) partners with ASHP to accredit pharmacy technician education programs.
Question 2: What is the minimum number of hours typically required for an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program's structured externship?
- 160 hours (Correct answer)
- 200 hours
- 120 hours
- 80 hours
Correct answer: 160 hours
ASHP-accredited programs require a minimum of 160 hours of structured externship/practice experience.
Question 3: A pharmacy technician working in a hospital setting is required by their employer to complete annual competency training. This requirement is primarily driven by:
- PTCB certification renewal
- Joint Commission standards (Correct answer)
- DEA regulations
- FDA mandates
Correct answer: Joint Commission standards
The Joint Commission requires hospitals to document ongoing staff competency as part of accreditation standards.
Question 4: Under PTCB recertification requirements, how many continuing education hours must a CPhT complete every two years?
- 20 hours (Correct answer)
- 10 hours
- 15 hours
- 25 hours
Correct answer: 20 hours
CPhT recertification requires 20 hours of pharmacy-related continuing education every two years.
Question 5: Which statement best describes the role of the State Board of Pharmacy in technician training?
- It accredits all training programs nationally
- It sets minimum state-specific training and licensure requirements (Correct answer)
- It administers the PTCE exam
- It mandates federal CE requirements
Correct answer: It sets minimum state-specific training and licensure requirements
State Boards of Pharmacy establish the minimum education, training, and licensure requirements for technicians within their state.
Question 6: A pharmacy technician trainee in an ASHP-accredited program must demonstrate competency in which of the following core areas?
- Diagnosing drug interactions
- Medication order entry and processing (Correct answer)
- Prescribing controlled substances
- Conducting clinical trials
Correct answer: Medication order entry and processing
ASHP-accredited programs require trainees to demonstrate competency in medication order entry and processing, among other technical skills.
Question 7: ExCPT certification is awarded by which organization?
- PTCB
- NHA (Correct answer)
- ASHP
- ACPE
Correct answer: NHA
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) administers the ExCPT exam and awards certification to qualifying pharmacy technicians.
CPhT Accreditation and Training 2
Which organization accredits pharmacy technician training programs under the ASHP/ACPE joint accreditation model?