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Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

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1

Overview & Pharmacy LawYou are here

Study the role and scope of pharmacy technicians, DEA controlled substance schedules, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA requirements (25% of exam).

15
hours
2

Dispensing Process

Master prescription processing, pharmacy calculations, compounding basics, insurance billing, and inventory management. This is the largest section at 55% of the exam.

30
hours
3

Drugs & Drug Therapy

Learn drug classifications, mechanisms of action, common drug interactions, and adverse effects (20% of exam).

15
hours
4

Practice Exams & Calculation Review

Take timed practice tests. Focus on pharmacy math — dosage calculations, concentrations, dilutions, and days supply.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
75 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ExCPT Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
Completion of an NHA-recognized pharmacy technician training program OR equivalent work experience
Experience
1,200 hours of supervised pharmacy-related work experience (alternative to formal program)
Additional Requirements
  • Must complete a training program OR have 1,200+ hours of work experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • CPhT certification must be renewed every 2 years with 20 hours of continuing education
  • 1 CE hour in pharmacy law + 1 CE hour in patient safety required per renewal cycle

ExCPT Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-6 weeks typical preparation

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI Testing Centers

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Retake Policy

30-day wait between attempts. Up to 3 attempts before a longer waiting period (up to 12 months). Full exam fee required for each retake.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$125 (NHA exam registration)
Total Estimated Cost$125 (exam only; training program costs vary separately)
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ExCPT Exam Details

Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

Administered by NHA (National Healthcareer Association)

Official Source
390 scaled score (200-500 range)
Passing Score
120
Questions
2
Hours
\$117-129
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: Training program OR 1,200 hours work experience
Valid for: 2 years (renewable with CE)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NHA (National Healthcareer Association) content outline

Overview and Laws25%

Role, scope, regulations, controlled substances

Dispensing Process55%

Prescription processing, calculations, compounding, billing

Drugs and Drug Therapy20%

Drug classifications, interactions, mechanisms of action

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What's Next After the ExCPT?

After passing the ExCPT, you can pursue these career paths

PTCE

Alternative pharmacy tech certification

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