Haz Drug Mgmt Cert (PTCB) - Hazardous Drug Management Certificate
- Cost $89
- Perpetual
COURSE FORMAT
About
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is a specialized certification for pharmacy technicians who handle, prepare, and manage hazardous drugs in healthcare settings. This certificate demonstrates the technician’s proficiency in safe practices, regulatory compliance and risk management associated with hazardous drug handling to ensure patient safety and worker protection. Earning this certificate also takes candidates one step closer to becoming a PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv).
Eligibility
Hold an active PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Credential
Complete a PTCB-Recognized Hazardous Drug Management Education/Training Program
Completion Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cost:
$89 Application & Exam Fee
$20 Exam Authorization Extension
All fees are nonrefundable
Course Format
Exam Format
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate exam is a computer-based test consisting of 55 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the exam, but the total appointment time is 1.5 hours to leave time for a pre-exam tutorial and post-exam survey.
Topics on the Hazardous Drug Management Certificate exam include:
Engineering Controls (22%)
Facility Cleaning (16%)
Personal Protective Equipment (13%)
Transport & Receiving (11%)
Dispensing Final Dosage Forms (16%)
Administrative (22%)
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate exam receives a scaled score between 0 to 400, with 300 or higher required to pass. Candidates receive their official score report immediately following completion of the exam. Passing candidates can download their certificate through the Credley Platform and receive a digital badge and certificate of achievement. Unsuccessful candidates may retake the exam after paying the full exam fee again without any waiting period between attempts.
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate Exam is administered in person at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide.
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate Exam is administered through online proctored testing through Pearson VUE.
Certification
Application Process
Apply through online PTCB Account
Wait for email with authorization to schedule exam
Renewal
The Hazardous Drug Management Certificate program doesn’t require renewal.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is required to maintain PTCB CPhT Certification but not to maintain the Hazardous Drug Management Certificate.
Other Resources
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Frequently asked questions
Can I earn a PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate online?
Yes you can earn a PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate online.
What organization offes the Hazardous Drug Management Certificate?
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) offers the Hazardous Drug Management Certificate.
What are the eligibility requirements for the PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate?
The eligibility requirements for the PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate include:
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Credential
Complete a PTCB-Recognized Hazardous Drug Management Education/Training Program
Do I need to renew my PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate?
No you don't need to renew your PTCB Hazardous Drug Management Certificate.