What is reinstatement and how do I apply?

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A pharmacy technician must apply for reinstatement with PTCB when their Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification has expired and they wish to regain their active CPhT status. This involves meeting certain requirements, including:

  • Timeframe: The reinstatement process must be completed within 1 year after your certification has expired. If more than a year has passed, you will need to retake the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®).

  • Continuing Education (CE): Complete 20 CE hours containing subject matter listed within the PTCE content outline, including:

  • Renewal Cycle: Make sure all CEs have been reported to your CPE monitor within your renewal cycle.

If you meet the requirements for reinstatement, follow the steps below to complete the application process:

  1. Log in to your PTCB Account.

  2. Click Reinstate.
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  3. Complete the application.

  4. Pay the reinstatement fee.

After submitting your application, your application will be reviewed. You will receive a confirmation email once your reinstatement has been approved. Learn more.

For CSPT Certification Holders

A loss of PTCB CPhT or CPhT-Adv™ Certification due to failure to recertify, revocation, or any other reason will result in the loss of Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician® (CSPT®) Certification. Expired dual certification holders who wish to reinstate their CSPT certification must first reinstate their CPhT credential. Reinstated certificants will be granted the remaining balance of their recertification cycle.

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