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Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (PTCB)
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Obtain CPhT Certification
Hold an active PTCB CPhT certification and meet the experience or education pathway requirements for CSPT eligibility.
Sterile Compounding Procedures (53% of exam)You are here
Master aseptic technique, garbing procedures, hand hygiene, cleaning/disinfecting PECs and SECs, hazardous drug compounding with CSTDs, parenteral nutrition preparation, and pharmacy calculations for CSPs.
Facilities, Equipment & Environmental Monitoring
Study primary engineering controls (LAFW, BSC, CAI/CACI), secondary engineering controls, ISO classifications, HEPA filtration, air pressure differentials, and environmental monitoring procedures (22% of exam).
Medications, Components & Handling
Learn drug stability factors, beyond-use dating, compatibility criteria, high-alert medications (insulin, heparin, chemotherapy), and handling/packaging/storage/disposal requirements (25% combined).
Practice Exams & USP <797> Review
Take timed practice tests focused on USP <797> compliance, aseptic technique scenarios, and pharmacy calculations. Review weak areas.
Can You Take the CSPT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must hold active CPhT certification from PTCB
- •Complete CSPT Competency Attestation Form signed by qualified supervisor
- •One-year candidacy eligibility window to complete all requirements
- •Full-time defined as at least 30 hours/week in CSP work
- •Must recertify annually with 10 compounding CE hours and competency attestation
CSPT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks of focused study for experienced sterile compounding technicians
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Two exam attempts per 12-month candidacy window with no wait period between attempts. After 2 failures, must wait until end of candidacy window to reapply.
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CSPT Exam Details
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (PTCB)
Administered by PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) content outline
Aseptic technique, garbing/PPE, hand hygiene, cleaning/disinfecting, hazardous drug compounding, parenteral nutrition, pharmacy calculations, media fill testing, documentation
Primary engineering controls (LAFW, BSC, CAI), secondary engineering controls (buffer areas, anterooms), ISO classification, HEPA filtration, environmental monitoring, air pressure differentials
Drug names/classifications, high-alert/NTI medications, stability factors, beyond-use dating (BUD), compatibility criteria, routes of administration, Safety Data Sheets
Labeling requirements, hazardous drug handling/disposal, packaging supplies, storage conditions, sharps disposal, non-hazardous CSP handling
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What's Next After the CSPT?
After passing the CSPT, you can pursue these career paths
PTCE
Standard CPhT certification (prerequisite)
CPhT-Adv
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hazardous Drug Management
PTCB certificate program for HD handling
CSPT Exam FAQ
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