What is the eligibility requirement for the PTCB CPhT exam?

• A. Must be currently employed as a pharmacy technician.
• B. Requires a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• C. High school diploma or equivalent and either graduate from a PTCB-recognized program or have relevant work experience.
• D. Requires completion of a pharmacy technician internship only.

Answer: (C)

Eligibility for the PTCB CPhT exam requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one of two paths: either you have completed a PTCB-recognized education/training program, or you have relevant work experience in a pharmacy setting. This combination ensures you have the basic education and either formal training or practical experience to understand pharmacy terminology, medication safety, and the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.

The other options don’t fit because they impose requirements that aren’t required: being currently employed as a pharmacy tech isn’t needed, a bachelor’s degree isn’t required, and completing only a pharmacy technician internship doesn’t meet the stated eligibility on its own.