Is the national pharmacy technician exam hard?
Is the PTCB exam hard? A quick look at the numbers says that the PTCB exam has gotten more difficult in recent years. In 2009, the national pass rate for the exam was 72% compared to a 58% pass rate in 2019.
What is the difference between NHA and PTCB?
Two organizations provide certification; Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The main difference between the certification from PTCB and the NHA is PTCB certification requires only a high school diploma and a passing score on the ExCPT exam.
What are the 4 levels of a pharmacy tech?
It should be noted that, while we refer to them as level I pharmacy technician, level II pharmacy technician, and level III pharmacy technician, these three levels are also sometimes referred to with the numbers after the title (pharmacy technician I, pharmacy technician II, and pharmacy technician III).
Is NHA certification accepted?
Nationally recognized NHA’s certification exams are portable, recognized by employers across the U.S, and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Which test is harder PTCB or ExCPT?
The PTCB is no harder than the ExCPT. They are both equally as difficult as one another.
What state pays pharmacy technicians the most?
California
The states and districts that pay Pharmacy Technicians the highest mean salary are California ($47,620), Alaska ($46,430), Washington ($46,400), District of Columbia ($46,240), and Oregon ($43,410).
Can you use a calculator on the pharmacy technician exam?
You are allowed to use a calculator on the PTCB exam. However, you will not be allowed to bring in your own calculator. You will be provided an erasable board and a handheld calculator.
Can you use a calculator as a pharmacy tech?
The exam proctor will give you a standard calculator to use during the exam. However, You cannot bring one from home.
What happens if you fail the PTCB?
If you fail the PTCB, you can reapply and pay for the exam for the second or third try 60 days from your most recent attempt. If you fail the third attempt, you will be required to wait 6 months before attempting the exam again.
Can you use a calculator on PTCB exam?
A calculator is built into the PTCB exam. A personal calculator may not be used under any circumstance. However, if a candidate requests a hand-held calculator and one is available at the test center, the candidate is permitted to use it upon request.
What score do you need to pass NHA exam?
390 or higher
A score of 390 or higher are considered passing scores. If a candidate fails the exam, he or she will receive a score report containing a diagnostic breakdown of his or her performance within the major content domains. Candidates who fail the exam must wait at least one month before retaking the exam.
Is NHA now accredited?
About NCCA Accreditation NHA’s certification exams are accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
What states accept ExCPT?
Well, actually only the PTCB is recognized in all 50 states. You see, while ExCPT is accepted almost everywhere, Wyoming, Indiana, and Louisiana still only accept PTCB.
Does Walgreens accept ExCPT?
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Walgreens that offers new job opportunities to pharm techs who pass NHA’s ExCPT exam. Effective Nov. 3, 2021, Walgreens started to: Increase compensation for pharmacy technicians in eligible positions who obtain NHA certification after passing the ExCPT exam.