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Medical Tests PTCE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PTCB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam |
| Exam Number: | PTCE |
| Related Certifications: | CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 Years (Renewable with CE) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90 (80 scored, 10 unscored) |
| Exam Price: | USD 129 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice |
| Passing Score: | 1400 (Scaled Score) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based (Online proctored or In-person at Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR 500 hours of equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician |
Medical Tests PTCE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Patient Safety and Quality Assurance | 27.5% | - Infection prevention procedures and cleaning standards - Event reporting procedures (e.g., medication errors, adverse effects, product integrity, MedWatch, VAERS) - Types of prescription errors - Proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., chemotherapy) - Medication safety practices |
| Topic 2: Order Entry and Processing | 22.5% | - Pharmacy billing and reimbursement (e.g., Third-party plans, Medicare Part D, prior authorization) - Sig codes, abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols - Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, conversions - Days supply, quantity, dose, and refills - Electronic health records and pharmacy information systems |
| Topic 3: Medications | 35% | - Common or severe medication side effects, adverse effects, and allergies - Generic names, brand names, and classifications of medications - Common or life-threatening drug interactions and contraindications - Therapeutic duplications - Strengths/doses, dosage forms, routes of administration, special handling and administration instructions, and duration of drug therapy - Indications of medications - Drug stability (e.g., oral suspensions, insulins, reconstitutables, injectables, vaccinations) - Proper storage of medications (e.g., temperature, light, humidity) |
| Topic 4: Federal Requirements | 15% | - DEA and FDA schedules, requirements, and forms - Controlled substance and non-controlled prescription records - Restricted drug programs and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) - Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) - Prescription processing requirements |
PTCE Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the PTCE exam lead to?
The PTCE exam is the official PTCB exam behind the Medical Examination certification, validating the skills measured by the Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification credential. It sits at the Mid-Level level of the PTCB certification program. It also connects to CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the PTCE exam, and how much time do I get?
The PTCE exam contains 90 (80 scored, 10 unscored) questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the PTCE exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the PTCE exam is 1400 (Scaled Score), and the official registration fee is USD 129. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 316 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the PTCE exam?
Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR 500 hours of equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician. Requirements can change when PTCB revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the PTCE practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free PTCE PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Medical Tests revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the PTCE exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the PTCE exam?
The Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Medications — 35% of the exam
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance — 27.5% of the exam
- Federal Requirements — 15% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which of the following is theadverse event reporting programmaintained by theFDA?
A. MedWatch
B. MethCheck
C. CSOS
D. NPLEx
Question #2
The administration of ciprofloxacin tablets with milk could cause the inhibition of what pharmacokinetic process?
A. Metabolism
B. Absorption
C. Distribution
D. Excretion
Question #3
Which of the followingclasses of medicationsis consideredhigh-alert riskinacute care and ambulatory settings?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Antibiotics
C. Diuretics
D. Chemotherapeutic agents
Question #4
According to federal law, controlled substances must be inventoried at least:
A. every six months.
B. once each year.
C. every other year.
D. every three months.
Question #5
Which of the following medications is aproton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A. Plavix
B. Prozac
C. Prilosec
D. Paxil
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: A | Question #2 Answer: B | Question #3 Answer: D | Question #4 Answer: C | Question #5 Answer: C |
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