PTCB Exam Changes and Requirements Quiz

What are the new content areas for the PTCB exam starting in 2020?

• Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety, Order Entry

• Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law, Medication Safety, Inventory Management

• Pharmacy Law, Compounding, Billing, Information Systems

• Medications, Compounding, Inventory Management, Billing

What is one of the eligibility criteria for taking the PTCB exam?

• Completion of a 100-hour online course

• A minimum of 500 hours of work experience as a pharmacy technician

• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy

• A letter of recommendation from a pharmacist

How many multiple-choice questions are on the PTCB exam?

• 80 scored and 10 unscored questions

• 100 questions

• 70 scored and 20 unscored questions

• 90 scored questions

What is the cost to apply for the PTCB exam?

• $150

• $200

• $100

• $129

What is the average salary for pharmacy technicians as of February 2020?

• $45,000

• $30,000

• $37,623

• $40,000