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[sprtone101]

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I took the PTCE for the second time today, and to my surprise they gave be a pass/fail status at the end of my test! I'm guessing that's new, well since the last time I failed =[. BUT to my surprise I passed!!! =] so you will now get a pass/fail status at the end of your test, saves the great 3 weeks of waiting for your results by computer or mail =]!!

 

[cschellh]

I took the PTCE for the second time today, and to my surprise they gave be a pass/fail status at the end of my test! I'm guessing that's new, well since the last time I failed =[. BUT to my surprise I passed!!! =] so you will now get a pass/fail status at the end of your test, saves the great 3 weeks of waiting for your results by computer or mail =]!!

Any thoughts on the test?? And any books or tips on how to pass? =)

And you find out immediately? that's convenient 🙂

Congrats!!!!! 🙄

 

[luwical]

I took the PTCE for the second time today, and to my surprise they gave be a pass/fail status at the end of my test! I'm guessing that's new, well since the last time I failed =[. BUT to my surprise I passed!!! =] so you will now get a pass/fail status at the end of your test, saves the great 3 weeks of waiting for your results by computer or mail =]!!

It is great to have that accomplishment under your belt.

Any thoughts on the test?? And any books or tips on how to pass? =)

PTCE is not that bad. My scores were surprisingly high for only two weeks of study.

I just read mosby and focused on doing my metric conversion faster.

 

[dr1989]

so you had no prior practice besides those two weeks?
how did you sign up for the test? was there a fee?

can i do it? (im still in my cc and i havent taken any bio classes/chem classes yet)

 

[jmcfa002]

so you had no prior practice besides those two weeks?
how did you sign up for the test? was there a fee?

can i do it? (im still in my cc and i havent taken any bio classes/chem classes yet)

THe bulk of it is math. Know the math and your set. Its not that bad

I think the site is ptcb.org or something like that. Just google it. When I did it, it was a little over $100 iirc

 

[luwical]

so you had no prior practice besides those two weeks?
how did you sign up for the test? was there a fee?

can i do it? (im still in my cc and i havent taken any bio classes/chem classes yet)

You don't really need chem and bio classes. However, experience with stoichiometry will help a lot. The questions asked were not like A & P questions. There were a lot of questions that require conversion between ml to tablespoons etc.. If you had Gen Chem I, doing these calculations will be easy.

BTW, I have a B.A in Chemistry. It might have made a difference.

 

[MJ4eva14786]

but you will also have to know drugs generic names and all that too correct?

 

[aplif3]

but you will also have to know drugs generic names and all that too correct?

I would say focus on the math conversions and law. There is no way for you study up and know all the drug names. I would recommend just studying the drug classes and studying up on their endings and what each ending usually does. The test isn't too stressful, so I wouldn't worry too much. 🙂

 

[MJ4eva14786]

I would say focus on the math conversions and law. There is no way for you study up and know all the drug names. I would recommend just studying the drug classes and studying up on their endings and what each ending usually does. The test isn't too stressful, so I wouldn't worry too much. 🙂

Oh ok thanks. What you mean by math law? like different properties of math or ?

 

[aplif3]

math conversions and pharmacy laws (HIPPA) and such.
Sorry if my response confused you
If you have not worked at a pharmacy, I would go out and purchase a review book. I personally have not worked as a pharmacy tech, but had a friend that worked at Walgreens and used the books Walgreens gave to their employees to study for the test and passed it.

 

[MJ4eva14786]

Ok. Well I have volunteered in a pharmacy for over couple months to see if i fit the environment and so I have finally decided that I should take the pharm tech exam.

Do you know what book Walgreens gave to your friend?

 

[aplif3]

I don't remember, it was their own book so I don't think it could be purchased anywhere.....

 

[MJ4eva14786]

ok.. and also..

I just read on Pearson's website that From April 1st they offer continuous testing... does that mean I can apply tomorrow and take it tomorrow?

 

[themulya]

ok.. and also..

I just read on Pearson's website that From April 1st they offer continuous testing... does that mean I can apply tomorrow and take it tomorrow?

if there is a location close to you that is offering the test tomorrow yes. if i remember correctly, you put in your zip code when you register then it lists the locations closest to you proctoring the test and the days and times those places offer.