certified pharm-tech??

[firstgeneration]

does anybody know if we it is a requirement to take class before taking the pharm-tech certification test??I heard it was and wasn't or does it depend on the state. I am located in twin cities, minnesota. Hopefully someone can help me, if it is not a requirement i thought i would go ahead and take it.

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[gtpederson]

Also interested in the answer to this, and also conveniently located in Minnesota (Duluth)

 

[Magikarp]

If you are talking about the PTCE, I don't believe there are any requirements to take the test. I think it'll ask you if you work at a pharmacy and where, but that's not a requirement. I've never taken any pharm-tech classes and was able to take the test.

 

[ucisgreatone]

All I did was buy some study books and took the test no problem...

 

[CaliCPhT]

There are a lot of programs out there to become a pharmacy tech, but it is not a requirement to take the test. In California, there are lots of tech programs through the various career colleges but I didn't waste that money on tech school (it's almost 20K). I signed up for the test, studied about 2 -3 weeks in advance and scored 856/900.

 

[jemini99]

All you have to do is take the test. Just some advice focus on the laws and the math. There were hardly any questions regarding drugs.

 

[CaliCPhT]

This is an excellent textbook to study for the math portion. I have an older version of this book that I used and aced the math.
http://www.textbooks.com/BooksDescr...calculations|||&CSID=MQT0O20MDD0MAOCCKUMTOUUA

highly recommended.

 

[Farmercyst]

Moved to licensure and exams, home to questions about PTCE, pharm tech license/certification, NAPLEX, and more.

Regarding prep materials I also had a pharmacy calculations text, but different than the one in the link above. Check out the other ptcb threads for more info on testing. In general you're asked questions about experience/classes, etc when you register, but the only thing that will keep you out of the test is a felony conviction.