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About the Courseware
Copyright | 2026
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Certification Exam Review for Pharmacy Technicians, Sixth Edition, reviews content covered in the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Students build a skills base for exceptional, safe service to patients while preparing for certification. With content that aligns to the latest domains and topical areas, a Paradigm Exam Generator, and robust resources, our courseware raises the bar on exam prep.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Preparing for a High-Stakes Exam
Chapter 1: Medications | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 2: Federal Requirements | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 3: Patient Safety and Quality Assurance | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 4: Order Entry and Processing | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 5: Pharmacy Calculations | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 6: Non-sterile Compounding | PTCE + ExCPT
Chapter 7: Sterile Compounding | ExCPT
Chapter 8: Inventory Management | ExCPT
Appendices
Appendix A: Common Pharmacy Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix B: Commonly Prescribed Controlled Substances
Key Features
New and featured updates in the sixth edition:
- Learning Objectives align with PTCE domains and ExCPT topical areas, allowing for a customized study experience.
- Updated ExCPT topical areas comply with the new ExCPT 3.0 Study Materials and Exam.
- Enhanced content in our Paradigm Exam Generator aligns to both the PTCE and ExCPT exams.
- Numerous information tables and appendices for easy study and memorization.
Competency Guides
See how our courseware aligns to the following standards:
- ASHP/ACPE Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs
- ExCPT Credentialing Guidelines and Requirements
- PTCE Credentialing Guidelines and Requirements
Access to PTCE Exam Review from PharmCon freeCE
Included with all of Paradigm’s Pharmacy Technician titles, this tool generates personalized study plans based on each student’s individual strengths and knowledge gaps. The PTCE Exam Review from PharmCon freeCE helps students identify the fastest path to a passing score and even indicates when they are ready to pass—taking the guesswork out of PTCE study.
PTCE Exam Review from PharmCon freeCE features:
- Optimized PTCE-aligned content
- Award-winning adaptive learning technology
- ReadySCORE proprietary exam readiness indicator
- 700+ multiple-choice questions
A Platform that Delivers
Powered by Cirrus 2.0, Certification Exam Review for Pharmacy Technicians, Sixth Edition:
- Integrates seamlessly with your institution's learning management system.
- Works on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
- Offers Instructor Resources and ongoing support.
- Provides students with immediate feedback.
- Includes streamlined activities and simulations.
- And more!
A Complete Solution
Our Pharmacy Technician series is a complete program solution that develops the skills and knowledge students need to become certified pharmacy technicians. Our full suite of products, competency mapping guides, and program support are designed for success and meet ASHP and ACPE standards.