pharmacy technician certification – application &...

Pharmacy Technician Certification – Application & Exam

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Registration with the PTCB

Apply for Certification

Schedule Your Exam


Complete the Registration Process Go to PTCB.org Click on the Apply for Certification Link

Complete the Registration Process

http://www.ptcb.org/


Begin the online application process: Click the online option under the Apply section.


Complete the Registration Process Before applying for your Certification, you must register with the PTCB. Click New User: Register Now



EmailEnter your email address & confirm. Click Continue.



NameNote- you must enter your name exactly how it appears on your identification card (driver’s license). Document your user name and password for future use. Click Continue.

Complete the Registration Process Terms & Conditions


Read and accept the Terms & Conditions. Click the hyperlink to read the policy, and then check the box. Click Continue.

Complete the Registration Process Telephone


Enter Business Phone Information. Click Continue.



Mailing AddressEnter Home Address Information- This is where they will mail your Certified License. Click Continue.

Complete the Registration Process Billing Address


Because we are using a Baxter Pro Card, we need to enter Baxter’s address for billing information. Click Continue.1 Baxter ParkwayDeerfield, IL 60015

Complete the Registration Process Additional Information


Primary Work Environment= OtherDo you supervise other Pharmacy Technicians= If supervisor/manager- Yes, otherwise mark noHow did you hear about the PTCB? = State Board of PharmacyEnter your birth date & last 4 digits of Social Security NumberSkip Employment Information & Education/Training Information SectionsClick Continue.

Complete the Registration Process Education


Have you completed, or are you currently enrolled in, a pharmacy technician training program? = Click YesChoose Illinois from the State drop down menuChoose MK Education in the Training Program drop downEmploymentAre you currently employed as a pharmacy technician? = If working in Call Center, Click YesChoose Illinois from the State drop down menuChoose Other from the Advocate Employer drop down menuClick Continue.

Complete the Registration Process Account Set Up Completed. Now you must Apply for Certification.


Click the Apply for Certification Hyperlink.

Applying for Certification Candidate Agreement


Read the E-Sign Candidate Agreement and check the “I agree to the Candidate Agreement above: box.Click Continue.

Applying for Certification


Education RequirementsCheck the “I hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent” box.Click Continue.



Eligibility DeterminationClick the appropriate response based on the definitions below.Click Continue.



Special AccommodationsClick the appropriate response based on the definitions below.Click Continue.



Electronic Signature Enter your name indicating you affirm that the information provided is accurate, current, complete and truthful.Click Continue.

Applying for Certification SponsorshipAre you sponsored? = No


Click Continue.

Applying for Certification Payment** Select Pay by Credit Card- a team member will be around to enter the Baxter Payment information


(We will be using a Baxter ProCard and we must work with Cori Stueck during the payment portion)

Confirmation A confirmation screen will appear as the system processes the information. Validate the information.Click Submit Payment.

Applying for Certification Payment ReceiptPrint Payment Receipt for your records. An order confirmation will be mailed to you. From this screen, you will:


Click the link to continue to Schedule Your Exam Time.

Scheduling Your Exam From this page:Click the Pearson VUE online link.


Scheduling Your Exam Online Services Sign InEnter your Username and Password (These are provided in an email – see next screenshot)


Click Sign In

Scheduling Your Exam Email to schedule


Through your certification with PTCB, you will receive a confirmation email from PearsonVue. This email provides you with a user name and password to login

Scheduling Your Exam Change PasswordYou will be prompted to change your password. Be sure to document your Username and Password for future use.


Click Change Password.

Scheduling Your Exam Create Security QuestionsChoose your Security QuestionsClick Save and Continue.


Scheduling Your Exam Choose Your ExamClick the PTCE 2: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) Link


Scheduling Your Exam Confirm this ExamClick the Schedule this Exam button.


Scheduling Your Exam Test Center SearchEnter the Baxter Address – 1 Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL 60015Click Search.Choose the appropriate location.Click Next.


Scheduling Your Exam Choose AppointmentSelect a date

Scheduling Your Exam


Choose AppointmentPick a time for your exam



Review your orderClick Proceed to Check Out.



Check Out- Step 1Double Check All Your Information: Critical: Your name must exactly match the identification that is presented at the test center or you will not be able to take your exam. Click Next.

Scheduling Your Exam Check Out- Step 2


Read Policy and Check that you have read and understood

Scheduling Your Exam Check Out- Step 3Review your full order for accuracy.


Click Submit Order.

Scheduling Your Exam Check Out- Step 4Print the summary for your records.


Scheduling Your Exam EmailYou will receive an email from PearsonVue: PTCB Appointment Confirmation

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