Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Exam
ACE ID:
ALNG-0003
Location:
NHA’s certification exams are administered at PSI. PSI currently has a network of over 260 test centers nationwide. For more information on PSI test center locations, please visit www.psiexams.com.
Length:
2 hours 10 minutes
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 2 pharmacy technology
The cut score for this exam is 390.
Description

Objective:

NHA's Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), which is designed to assess knowledge associated with critical competencies of entry-level pharmacy technicians. The exam is comprised of 4-option multiple choice questions (100 items, 20 pretest), with a time limit of 2 hours 10 minutes. The exam is administered by trained proctors at PSI testing centers. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must either complete a training program or have relevant work experience. NHA does not provide qualifying training.

Skills Measured:

The skills measured include overview and laws; drugs and drug therapy; dispensing process; medication safety; and quality assurance.
Instruction & Assessment
Supplemental Materials