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Medical Tests PTCE Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	PTCB
Exam Name:	Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Exam Number:	PTCE
Real Exam Qty:	90 (80 scored, 10 unscored)
Passing Score:	1400 (Scaled Score)
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice
Related Certifications:	CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Certificate Validity Period:	2 Years (Renewable with CE)
Available Languages:	English
Exam Price:	USD 129
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
Order Entry and Processing	22.5%	- Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, conversions - Electronic health records and pharmacy information systems - Days supply, quantity, dose, and refills - Sig codes, abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols - Pharmacy billing and reimbursement (e.g., Third-party plans, Medicare Part D, prior authorization)
Medications	35%	- Proper storage of medications (e.g., temperature, light, humidity) - Common or life-threatening drug interactions and contraindications - Therapeutic duplications - Generic names, brand names, and classifications of medications - Strengths/doses, dosage forms, routes of administration, special handling and administration instructions, and duration of drug therapy - Common or severe medication side effects, adverse effects, and allergies - Drug stability (e.g., oral suspensions, insulins, reconstitutables, injectables, vaccinations) - Indications of medications
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance	27.5%	- Medication safety practices - Infection prevention procedures and cleaning standards - Types of prescription errors - Event reporting procedures (e.g., medication errors, adverse effects, product integrity, MedWatch, VAERS) - Proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., chemotherapy)
Federal Requirements	15%	- DEA and FDA schedules, requirements, and forms - Prescription processing requirements - Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) - Restricted drug programs and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) - Controlled substance and non-controlled prescription records

PTCE Exam FAQ — Effective Preparation

What is the Medical Tests PTCE exam, in short?

The Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification is Medical Tests's certification exam for Medical Examination, at the Mid-Level level. It validates skills employers hire for, which is why it can affect your career and future. Related credentials include CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).

What if I fail, and when do I receive my files?

Files arrive by automatic email within a minute of payment — unlimited installations, and 24/7 customer assisting for any login or downloading issues if nothing shows up within 2 hours. If you fail the corresponding PTCE exam within 60 days of purchase, you have options: a full refund (send a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; processed within 7 days), waiting for the next updated version free, or changing to two other equal-value dumps free. Excluded: exams within 3 days of purchase, candidate names that don't match the payer, and free or expired products.

Are there prerequisites for the PTCE exam?

Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR 500 hours of equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician. Vendors revise eligibility rules from time to time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official PTCE exam page) before booking.

What topics are tested in the PTCE exam?

The Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification blueprint covers 4 domains — including Medications (35%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (27.5%), Federal Requirements (15%). The weightings tell you where to spend your hours; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.