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Here is the deal.
I took PTC exam twice and failed...TWICE! I studied the whole summer of 2008, from May-June (failed), then again July-September (failed). I do not have a job and I did not enroll in ANY summer classes whatsoever--I dedicated my whole time this summer for this PTC exam. I could have atleast taken a pre-req this summer to get that out of they way instead of wasting my whole summer failing PTC exams.
I memorized half of the 200 common drug names, memorized all of the conversion factors, as well as all of the common abbreviations.
I practiced calculating DEA numbers, and pharmaceutical calculations & memorized all the laws.
I used three books (APA's The Pharmacy Technician work and workbook by Perspective Press, and The Pharmacy Certification Quick Study Guide by Susan Moss Marks/William A. Hopkins, Jr.) After one month of studying the first time, I took the practice exam provided for me in the workbook and did very well (I only missed 14 questions). The second time around, I took the practice exam in the Quick Study book (Chapter 12 Practice Questions) and did well again (missed 11 questions).
I scored a 634 the first time (650 being a passing score). I am unsure what I got for the second time...scores have not been mailed to me yet.
I am a pre-pharmacy student, 20 years old, Junior in college now (OChemI being one of my classes), ...Not that any of this matters, but I am just letting you all know where I stand in the academic world. I spent $129 each time I took this exam...yeah and mind you, I do not have a job. I had to beg around for the money EACH time...
Yeah, yeah, I know if I get hired as a Pharm Tech without a Certificate at CVS or something, they will pay for my exam...EXCEPT that they need me to work a minimum of 6 months just so they'll pay it! I know you all are probably saying, well what is the point then, just go work as a volunteer there or a Pharm Tech without a Certificate making $6-7 dollars an hour (and I guess I will have to do that this winterbreak), but I personally, would really LOVE to be certified to get the most out of my pharmacy experience.
All I wanted was some exposure/experience in a pharmacy, to get to know some pharmacists in my community & of course, pay off my $260 spent on taking the exam! Pharmacy schools would like you to have some job experience in a Pharmacy setting, and a LOR from a pharmacist is excellent.
Anyone have any suggestions for me? I honestly feel very dumb. Is there any way I could get the exact copy of the exam I took on the computer, with my answers and what the correct answers are? The mail letter only tells me which areas I should focus on. I got a 775 for the "Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice," and two low scores (616 and 605) on the "Assist Pharmacist... " and Maintain Medication/Inventory," respectively.
When I took it the second time, I really focused on those two that I got the low scores in but still failed...Do I need more time to study for this exam? Should I just quit trying be certified altogether? School has already started & I just don't have time to study again now...I don't know what to do.
I took PTC exam twice and failed...TWICE! I studied the whole summer of 2008, from May-June (failed), then again July-September (failed). I do not have a job and I did not enroll in ANY summer classes whatsoever--I dedicated my whole time this summer for this PTC exam. I could have atleast taken a pre-req this summer to get that out of they way instead of wasting my whole summer failing PTC exams.
I memorized half of the 200 common drug names, memorized all of the conversion factors, as well as all of the common abbreviations.
I practiced calculating DEA numbers, and pharmaceutical calculations & memorized all the laws.
I used three books (APA's The Pharmacy Technician work and workbook by Perspective Press, and The Pharmacy Certification Quick Study Guide by Susan Moss Marks/William A. Hopkins, Jr.) After one month of studying the first time, I took the practice exam provided for me in the workbook and did very well (I only missed 14 questions). The second time around, I took the practice exam in the Quick Study book (Chapter 12 Practice Questions) and did well again (missed 11 questions).
I scored a 634 the first time (650 being a passing score). I am unsure what I got for the second time...scores have not been mailed to me yet.
I am a pre-pharmacy student, 20 years old, Junior in college now (OChemI being one of my classes), ...Not that any of this matters, but I am just letting you all know where I stand in the academic world. I spent $129 each time I took this exam...yeah and mind you, I do not have a job. I had to beg around for the money EACH time...
Yeah, yeah, I know if I get hired as a Pharm Tech without a Certificate at CVS or something, they will pay for my exam...EXCEPT that they need me to work a minimum of 6 months just so they'll pay it! I know you all are probably saying, well what is the point then, just go work as a volunteer there or a Pharm Tech without a Certificate making $6-7 dollars an hour (and I guess I will have to do that this winterbreak), but I personally, would really LOVE to be certified to get the most out of my pharmacy experience.
All I wanted was some exposure/experience in a pharmacy, to get to know some pharmacists in my community & of course, pay off my $260 spent on taking the exam! Pharmacy schools would like you to have some job experience in a Pharmacy setting, and a LOR from a pharmacist is excellent.
Anyone have any suggestions for me? I honestly feel very dumb. Is there any way I could get the exact copy of the exam I took on the computer, with my answers and what the correct answers are? The mail letter only tells me which areas I should focus on. I got a 775 for the "Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice," and two low scores (616 and 605) on the "Assist Pharmacist... " and Maintain Medication/Inventory," respectively.
When I took it the second time, I really focused on those two that I got the low scores in but still failed...Do I need more time to study for this exam? Should I just quit trying be certified altogether? School has already started & I just don't have time to study again now...I don't know what to do.
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