big changes in the requirements for getting and maintaining national certification

May 2013

You'll see big changes in the requirements for getting and maintaining national certification.

PTCB initial certification. Starting in 2014, you'll need to complete a criminal background check before sitting for the PTCB exam.

Starting in 2020, new technicians will need to complete an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited program before taking the PTCB exam. These programs consist of didactic, laboratory, and experiential training.

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big changes in the requirements for getting and maintaining national certification

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