Syllabus

General Information

Description

RxTechExam.com prepares students to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and obtain the title of Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians work in a variety of environments, and this course acclimates the student to those settings and provides the necessary information for the student to be comfortable with the many roles and responsibilities that accompany a Pharmacy Technician position.

Expectations and Goals

RxTechExam’s online course provides a guided study through the many learning objectives that are tested on the National Pharmacy Technician Exam given by the PTCB. The course is completely self-paced, so that learners with differing skill levels can achieve the same level of success. Typically, our course is completed in 4-6 weeks. It’s important that each module is reviewed thoroughly, so that the student will be exposed to all of the relevant information. After completing the course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass the PTCB Examination.

Course Materials

Provided Materials (digital)

Worksheets and Answer Keys, Flashcards, Reference Guides, Diagrams, & lesson-specific Presentations

Required Materials

A computer with internet access and the ability to download files. (Adobe PDF Documents)

Optional Materials

A four-function calculator

Printer

Notebook

Course Format

Module Topic What to Expect

1 How to Use Our Course Course Reference Guide, free downloads for Adobe Flash & Reader

2 Introduction to Pharmacy Overview of Pharmacies and Medical Professionals

3 Dosage Forms and DEA Scheduling Study of the variety of Dosage Forms and Drug Schedules

4 Anatomy and Physiology Deep look into many conditions and medication treatment options

5 Interpreting Prescriptions Practice entering 50 prescriptions, similar to pharmacy data entry

6 Pharmacological Calculations How to carry out all of the calculations necessary in a pharmacy

7 Pharmacy Law Presentation of all of the laws relevant to pharmacy practice

8 Community Pharmacy Appropriate handling of patients and insurance claims

9 Institutional Pharmacy Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding and Clean Room Requirements