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Petersons Master thePharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

ISBN 978-0-7689-4365-8

Printed in the United States of America

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Petersons Master the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) gives you the most thorough review and practice available for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. It covers all the domains and knowledge areas tested on the exam, and it gives you the practice you need to earn a high score and gain certification.

Petersons Master the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is written for candidates aiming to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Some states require certification for employment within the profession. Even if your state does not require certification, many employers will look for certification when making their hiring decisions.

This guide is perfect for you if you want a thorough, targeted overview of all domains and knowledge areas tested on the exam alongside test-like practice and detailed feedback.

If you are preparing for your PTCE, use this book if you can answer yes to the following statements:

You want to prepare on your own time and at your own pace, but you dont have time for a preparation program that takes weeks to complete.

You want a guide that covers all the key points you need to know but doesnt waste time on topics you dont absolutely have to know for the exam.

You want to avoid taking risks with this all-important exam by relying on beat the system guides that are long on promises but short on substance.

You want a collection of practice tests that look like the exam you will actually take for certification.

This book is designed to prepare you to take the PTCE. Its divided into four parts to help you understand the role of the pharmacy technician, the structure of the PTCE, and what you need to know to pass the PTCE and obtain certification. Full-length practice tests are included to help test your knowledge and provide a basis for creating a study plan.

) gives you a quick overview of the important facts you need to know about the pharmacy technician market, including the ever-changing role of pharmacy technicians in the health care field and the types of jobs available post-certification. Youll also learn all about the PTCEits use within the industry and question breakdown, and the four main knowledge domains it covers.

) provides a full-length diagnostic test to help you identify your areas of strength and those areas where you will need to spend more time in your review sessions.

) reviews the topics you need to know to pass the PTCE. The exam is comprised of questions that test your knowledge of the following four knowledge domains:

Medications

Federal Requirements

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

Order Entry and Processing

) contains two full-length practice tests that are as close as you can get to the real thing.

Review to familiarize yourself with the pharmacy technician profession and the array of career opportunities. The roles and responsibilities of the technician vary depending upon the industry. This chapter also provides an opportunity to review the structure and content of the PTCE. A sample question for each knowledge domain is shown to illustrate the format of the questions you will encounter.

Take the Diagnostic Test in . This full-length test is designed to replicate an actual Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The questions are aligned with the new test blueprint for 2020. Weve provided detailed answer explanations for all answer choices so that you can review why an answer was correct or not correct. Utilize the Diagnostic Test Assessment Grid at the end of the chapter to help pinpoint what you knowand what you dont know. Your results provide you with a starting point to tailor your study plan.

Review the chapters in . Each chapter covers one knowledge domain in-depth, reviewing all the major concepts you will need to know to pass your exam and gain certification. Before you dive into a chapter, skim the bulleted overview, which lists the topics covered in the lesson. The overview will allow you to quickly target the areas in which you are most interested. At the end of every domain and knowledge area review chapter, you will find 10 practice questions. Use these questions to test your understanding and further assess where you will need to focus your study plan.

Take the practice tests in . Again, the questions align with the percentage of questions from each domain. Take the practice tests under timed conditions and youll experience just how it feels to take the actual PTCE. As you finish each practice test, check your answers against the answer keys and read the explanation for each question you missed. If you have the time, read all the answer explanationstheyre great for even more in-depth PTCE review. You can use your results from these practice tests to see where you need to go back and sharpen your skills before test day.