Pharm Tech in Texas

[PharmDWanabe]

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I just passed the PTCE and am wondering what I should do next. As far as I understand I need a certification number to continue, and that could take anywhere from 1-3 weeks to get mailed to me. At which point I should register through the TSBP and become a fully registered Texas pharm tech ready to work.

Do I have my facts right? Is there any way to speed up this process?

Should I start applying for jobs today?

Any advice from pharm techs in Texas would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[pharm B]

I had my certificate from PTCB IN HAND when I registered with TSBP, and the TSBP registration took about two weeks, IIRC.

The only hiccup I've seen happen is when someone didn't disclose something regarding previous offenses. I listed all speeding tickets, etc, and had no problems.

 

[PharmDWanabe]

Thanks for the info.

How long did it take for your certificate to get in the mail?

 

[pharm B]

To be honest, I don't recall. It was maybe a month. You'd get a better answer from someone who's taken the exam more recently. Things change. When I took it, I didn't know if I'd passed or failed until I got the cert in the mail. As I understand it, you now know immediately how you did.

 

[RNM7]

I took the PTCE test last summer and it took them about 5 weeks to mail me my actual certificate.

I just became licensed with the state of TX in the past month and it took about 2 1/2 weeks for the whole process including getting finger printed and the time to get my certificate in the mail after the background check was completed.

 

[PharmDWanabe]

I wonder if I can just register as a trainee while I wait for my certificate to come in. According to the PTCB website as soon as I see "pass" on the screen after the exam I can use the CPhT title. Then I could just apply to get a job?

 

[delano2000]

I had my certificate from PTCB IN HAND when I registered with TSBP, and the TSBP registration took about two weeks, IIRC.

The only hiccup I've seen happen is when someone didn't disclose something regarding previous offenses. I listed all speeding tickets, etc, and had no problems.

I never disclosed speeding tickets and got mine in about 2 1/2 weeks.😕

 

[whatbout2morrow]

Since you've passed the PTCE, becoming a trainess is a waste of $40. Didn't you already receive your certification no. when you came to know that you passed? I would go ahead and apply for technician registration.

 

[lauradiddle]

I already had my PTCB certification when I went through the TSBP deal, so I'm not sure if you're able to do it while waiting on it. I remember TSBP got things done a lot quicker than PTCB though. It's been a while since I got certified so I know things are a little different now. Even if you don't have the certificate yet, perhaps you can start with the TSBP as soon as your PTCB status says "active" on their website?

Should I start applying for jobs today?

You could try and see if anyone calls you back. I remember one hospital I applied to didn't like that I was still waiting on my TSBP and wanted me to already have it by the time I applied, but the retail places didn't mind as much. Just explain to them that you're currently in the process of getting it when they ask about it.

 

[lauradiddle]

I never disclosed speeding tickets and got mine in about 2 1/2 weeks.😕

Did you do defensive driving for those? Because in that case I believe they'd be erased from your record.

 

[delano2000]

Since you've passed the PTCE, becoming a trainess is a waste of $40. Didn't you already receive your certification no. when you came to know that you passed? I would go ahead and apply for technician registration.

You need to know what your Cert # is before it can be processed.

Did you do defensive driving for those? Because in that case I believe they'd be erased from your record.

Mmm maybe I did. I don't remember.