Immunization Admin Cert (PTCB) - Immunization Administration Certificate

The Immunization Administration Certificate offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is designed for pharmacy technicians who want to develop or validate their skills in immunization administration. This certification demonstrates the technician’s proficiency in vaccine preparation, administration techniques, patient screening, and understanding of immunization schedules and protocols. Earning this certificate also takes candidates one step closer to becoming a PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv). 

Eligibility

• Hold an active PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Credential

• Complete a PTCB-Recognized Immunization Administration Education/Training Program

Completion Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cost: 

• $89 Application & Exam Fee

• $20 Exam Authorization Extension

• All fees are nonrefundable

Exam Format

The Immunization Administration Exam is a computer-based exam consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions Candidates have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the exam, but the total appointment time is 1.5 hours to leave time for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey. 

Topics on the Immunization Administration Certificate include:

• Concepts/Terminology of Vaccine Administration (30%)

• Vaccine Safety and Administration (50%)

• Documentation, Product Handling and Adverse Reaction Management for Vaccines (20%)

The Immunization Administration Certificate exam receives a scaled score between 0 to 400, with 300 or higher required to pass. Candidates receive their official score report immediately following completion of the exam. Passing candidates can download their certificate through the Credley Platform and receive a digital badge and certificate of achievement. Unsuccessful candidates may retake the exam after paying the full exam fee again without any waiting period between attempts.

Application Process

1. Apply through online PTCB Account

2. Wait for email with authorization to schedule exam

The Immunization Administration Certificate program doesn’t require renewal.

Continuing education is required to maintain PTCB CPhT Certification but not to maintain the Immunization Administration Certificate.

• PTCB Online Proctored Exam Video

• Pearson VUE Exam Tutorial, under Related Links

• Content Outline

• PTCB Candidate Guidebook

• PTCB Candidate Guidebook: Credentialing Guidelines

The PTCB also offers the following certifications:

• Billing and Reimbursement Certificate

• Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate

• Hazardous Drug Management Certificate

• Medication History Certificate

• Medication Therapy Management Certificate

• Nonsterile Compounding Certificate

• Point-of-Care Testing Certificate

• Regulatory Compliance Certificate

• Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate

• Technician Product Verification Certificate

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv)