Certified Pharmacy Technician
The earner of this badge is certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and has passed the accredited, high stakes ExCPT certification examination from the National Healthcareer Association. The ExCPT credential is accepted in all 50 states and evaluates the knowledge associated with the performance of tasks required for entry-level practice as a pharmacy technician.
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is the largest allied health certification agency in the United States, with over 1.25 million certifications awarded since 1989.
Skills / Knowledge
- Preparing and dispensing prescriptions
- Receiving and processing prescription orders
- Accurately measuring medication amounts
- Labeling and packaging medications
- Managing medication inventory
- Establishing and maintaining patient records
- Medication and patient safety and quality assurance
- Communication and Professionalism
Earning Criteria
Optional
Must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the NCCA accredited exam from NHA
The test plan outlines the knowledge and tasks that are on the exam.
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