CPhT Accreditation and Training 5

Question 1

A pharmacy technician is enrolling in a CE program to meet PTCB renewal requirements. Which provider format is acceptable for earning CE credit?

Accepted Answer

ACPE-accredited continuing education programs

Answer

PTCB requires CE hours to be earned through ACPE-accredited providers or other approved accrediting bodies to count toward recertification.

Question 2

Under ASHP accreditation standards, pharmacy technician training programs must include instruction in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Medication safety and error prevention

Answer

Medication safety and error prevention is a required instructional area in ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician programs.

Question 3

A newly hired pharmacy technician in a state requiring formal training completion asks their manager about working before finishing their program. The answer depends on:

Accepted Answer

State Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding technician-in-training status

Answer

States define whether a technician-in-training may work under supervision before completing formal education, making state board rules the determining factor.

Question 4

The PTCB Knowledge Assessment for Pharmacy Technicians (KAPE) is used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the effectiveness of technician training programs

Answer

KAPE is a post-training assessment tool designed to help programs evaluate how well their curriculum prepared technician graduates.

Question 5

A CPhT who allows their certification to expire and reapplies after more than two years must:

Accepted Answer

Retake the PTCE exam

Answer

If a CPhT certification has been expired for more than two years, PTCB requires the individual to retake and pass the PTCE to regain certification.

(CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

(CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

CPhT Accreditation and Training 5