Nonsterile Compounding Cert (PTCB) - Nonsterile Compounding Certificate

The Nonsterile Compounding Certificate offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is a specialized certification for pharmacy technicians who focus on preparing nonsterile compounded medications. This certification demonstrates a technician’s expertise in the principles and practices of nonsterile compounding, including calculations, techniques, safety, quality assurance and compliance with regulations. 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 Nonsterile Compounding 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 Nonsterile Compounding Certificate exam is a computer-based test consisting of 70 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 Nonsterile Compounding Certificate exam include:

• Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines (28%)

• Nonsterile Compounding Processes (72%)

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 Nonsterile Compounding Certificate program doesn’t require renewal.

Continuing education is required to maintain PTCB CPhT Certification but not to maintain the Nonsterile Compounding 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

• Immunization Administration Certificate

• Medication History Certificate

• Medication Therapy Management 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)