PTCB Exam Study Course

Ace the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam

500+

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

We include multiple full-length practice tests with hundreds of practice questions.

60

LESSONS

All lessons are adapted from our highly reviewed study guide.

30+

VIDEOS

Watch instructional videos on dozens of complex concepts.

325

FLASHCARDS

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Try our course for 1 week, and if you don't feel that it's for you, get your money back, no questions asked!

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Topic Review Videos

Our videos cover difficult concepts in greater detail! With over 30 videos and counting, our course will give you the knowledge you need.

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For EVERY Type of Learner

Visual Learners

Watch videos and get access to relevant images, graphs, and more!

Reading Learners

Read content adapted from our highly reviewed study guide, so you don't miss a thing!

Learn by Repeating

Redo a difficult lesson as many times as it takes to stick in your memory!

Learn by Practice

Take our practice tests and be quizzed after lessons. Gain confidence!

Track Your Progress

Whether you are on desktop or mobile, you can read through lessons, mark them complete, and know where you've left off.

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Prep That Empowers

Get the study resource that covers the whole test and prepares you where you need it most!

Medications

Federal Requirements

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

Order Entry and Processing

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e-Guide

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e-Flashcards

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6 Full Tests

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Course Outline

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5 Secret Keys to PTCB Exam Success5 Topics

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Lesson Content

Secret Key #1: Plan Big, Study Small

Secret Key #2: Make Your Studying Count

Secret Key #3: Practice the Right Way

Secret Key #4: Pace Yourself

Secret Key #5: Have a Plan for Guessing

Test-Taking Strategies3 Topics

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Lesson Content

Question Strategies

Answer Choice Strategies

General Strategies

Abbreviations and Terminology

Medications19 Topics

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Lesson Content

Generic/Brand Names, Heart Medications, and Respiratory Medications

Analgesics, Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals, and Cancer Medications

Thyroid, Diabetes, and Acne Medications

Gastro and Intestinal Medications

Anemia, Joint, and Neuromuscular Medications

Neurological, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications

Psychotropic Medications

Hormonal and Urinary System Medications

Vaccines

Classification of Medications

Therapeutic Equivalence

Common and Life-Threatening Drug Interactions and Contraindications

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Common and Severe Medication Side Effects, Adverse Effects, and Allergies

Indications of Medications and Dietary Supplements

Drug Stability

Narrow-Therapeutic-Index Medications

Incompatibilities Related to Nonsterile Compounding and Reconstitution

Proper Storage of Medications

Federal Requirements5 Topics

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Handling and Disposal of Pharmaceutical Substances and Waste

Controlled Substance Prescriptions and DEA Controlled Substance Schedules

Controlled Substances

Restricted Drug Programs and Related Medication Processing

FDA Requirements

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance6 Topics

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High-Alert/High-Risk and LASA Medications

Error-Prevention Strategies

Issues That Require Pharmacist Intervention

Event Reporting Procedures

Types of Prescription Errors

Hygiene and Cleaning Standards

Order Entry and Processing6 Topics

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Lesson Content

Procedures to Compound Nonsterile Products

Formulas and Calculations

Formulas and Calculations Part 2

Equipment/Supplies Required for Drug Administration

Lot Numbers, Expiration Dates, and NDC Numbers

Procedures for Identifying and Returning Medications and Supplies

State Requirements and Practice Standards3 Topics

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Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

Roles and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Employees

Facilities, Equipment, and Supply

Inventory Management3 Topics

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Lesson Content

Inventory Management and Suitable Alternatives for Ordering

Medication Quality Control System Requirements

Inventory Control Practices, Record Keeping, and Physical Inventories

Administrative and Management

Health and Wellness

Billing and Reimbursement4 Topics

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Lesson Content

Characteristics of Reimbursement Policies and Plans

Strategies to Resolve Third-Party Rejected Claims

Reimbursement Models and Procedures to Coordinate Benefits

Level-of-Service Billing

PTCB Course Feedback

Guide to Effective Studying6 Topics

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Lesson Content

Where and How to Study

Scheduling Study Time

Reading Methods

Taking Notes

Health

Exam Day

How to Overcome Test Anxiety

PTCB Flashcards

Practice Tests

Practice Test 1

PTCB Practice Test 1

Practice Test 2

PTCB Practice Test 2

Practice Test 3

PTCB Practice Test 3

Practice Test 4

PTCB Practice Test 4

Practice Test 5

PTCB Practice Test 5

Practice Test 6

PTCB Practice Test 6

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