AHL 913 - PTCB Exam Review

1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to review for the Pharmacy Technician Certifying Board National Exam. Topics to be covered include pharmacy calculations, brand and generic medications, strategies for successful completion of multiple choice exams, and interpreting prescriptions and laws pertaining to pharmacy technician.

Course Objectives:

1. identify the testing environment;

2. identify and review the top 200 prescription drugs for indications, contraindications, drug class, and dosage forms;

3. review and practice mathematical calculations commonly performed by a pharmacy technician;

4. identify and explain proper procedures for inventory management, drug storage, disposal, and handling of controlled substances;

5. practice and demonstrate appropriate customer service;

6. explain appropriate ways to avoid medication errors; and

7. demonstrate the ability to adhere to the laws regulating the scope of practice for a pharmacy technician.