Med Therapy Mgmt Cert (PTCB) - Medication Therapy Management Certificate
- Cost $89
- Perpetual
COURSE FORMAT
About
The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certificate offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is designed for pharmacy technicians who wish to develop or enhance their skills in medication therapy management. This certification demonstrates a technician’s expertise in assisting pharmacists with medication therapy management services, including medication reviews, patient education and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication regimens. 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 Medication Therapy Management Education/Training Program
Completion Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cost:
$89 Application & Exam Fee
$20 Exam Authorization Extension
All fees are nonrefundable
Course Format
Exam Format
The Medication Therapy Management Certificate exam is a computer-based test consisting of 65 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 Medication Therapy Management Certificate exam include:
Medications and Medical Concepts (40%)
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Strategies (36%)
MTM Administration & Management (24%)
The Medication Therapy Management 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.
The Medication Therapy Management Certificate Exam is administered in person at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide.
The Medication Therapy Management Certificate Exam is administered through online proctored testing through Pearson VUE.
Certification
Application Process
Apply through online PTCB Account
Wait for email with authorization to schedule exam
Renewal
The Medication Therapy Management Certificate program doesn’t require renewal.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is required to maintain PTCB CPhT Certification but not to maintain the Medication Therapy Management Certificate.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I earn a PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate online?
Yes you can earn a PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate online.
What organization offers the Medication Therapy Management Certificate?
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) offers the Medication Therapy Management Certificate.
How many questions are on the PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate exam?
The PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate exam consist of 65 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the computer-based exam.
Do I need to renew my PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate?
No you don't need to renew your PTCB Medication Therapy Management Certificate.