To be eligible for the Medication History Assessment-Based Certificate Program, an applicant must be an active PTCB CPhT in good standing and satisfy one of the following pathways:
Pathway 1: Completion of a PTCB-recognized Medication History education/training program AND at least 6 months of experience conducting Medication Histories and/or similar experiences of patient-focused communication*.
Pathway 2: At least 12 months of experience conducting Medication Histories and/or similar experiences of patient-focused communication*.
*Approximately 50% of time spent in work activities should involve patient-focused communication (e.g., intake of new patients/prescriptions, answering patient questions). The intention of the requirement is that pharmacy technicians with full-time work experience in community pharmacies and/or work experience in ambulatory/hospital roles focused on taking medication histories will meet the spirit of the requirement.
PTCB-Recognized Programs have been reviewed and found to provide learners with foundational knowledge that will help them be successful on PTCB exams. Please note that PTCB-Recognized Programs may not cover all information that appears on your exam. It is important that you review the exam content outline as part of your preparation and seek supplemental resources as needed.