Syllabus for RxTechExam's Platinum Course. We guarantee you can become a Certified Pharmacy Tech with RxTechExam.com or your money-back!

1. Syllabus
General Information
Description
RxTechExam.com prepares students to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and obtain the
title of Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians work in a variety of environments, and this
course acclimates the student to those settings and provides the necessary information for the student to be
comfortable with the many roles and responsibilities that accompany a Pharmacy Technician position.
Expectations and Goals
RxTechExam’s online course provides a guided study through the many learning objectives that are tested on the
National Pharmacy Technician Exam given by the PTCB. The course is completely self-paced, so that learners with
differing skill levels can achieve the same level of success. Typically, our course is completed in 4-6 weeks. It’s
important that each module is reviewed thoroughly, so that the student will be exposed to all of the relevant
information. After completing the course, you will be prepared to sit for and pass the PTCB Examination.
Course Materials
Provided Materials (digital)
Worksheets and Answer Keys, Flashcards, Reference Guides, Diagrams, & lesson-specific Presentations
Required Materials
A computer with internet access and the ability to download files. (Adobe PDF Documents)
Optional Materials
 A four-function calculator
 Printer
 Notebook
Course Format
Module Topic What to Expect
1 How to Use Our Course Course Reference Guide, free downloads for Adobe Flash & Reader
2 Introduction to Pharmacy Overview of Pharmacies and Medical Professionals
3 Dosage Forms and DEA Scheduling Study of the variety of Dosage Forms and Drug Schedules
4 Anatomy and Physiology Deep look into many conditions and medication treatment options
5 Interpreting Prescriptions Practice entering 50 prescriptions, similar to pharmacy data entry
6 Pharmacological Calculations How to carry out all of the calculations necessary in a pharmacy
7 Pharmacy Law Presentation of all of the laws relevant to pharmacy practice
8 Community Pharmacy Appropriate handling of patients and insurance claims
9 Institutional Pharmacy Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding and Clean Room Requirements