How do I redeem a voucher for the PTCE?

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You can redeem a voucher for the PTCE directly through your PTCB Account.

1. Log In
   • Log into your PTCB Account. 
2. Navigate
   • Scroll to Earn your CPhT Credential. 
3. Begin Application
   • Click Apply Now.
   • Review the Candidate Agreement: Read the entirety of the PTCB Candidate Agreement, then Agree, and click Continue.
   • Select a Pathway: Select either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2, then click Continue. (This guide uses Pathway 1 as an example.)
   • Enter Program Completion Date: Using the drop-down menus, enter the completion or expected completion date of your Education/Training Program.
   • Choose Education Program: Begin typing the name of the PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. DO NOT PRESS ENTER; programs will automatically populate. Select the program from the populated list, and the program information will appear on your application, then click Continue. 
   • Eligibility Determination: Select your eligibility and click Continue.
   • Testing Accommodations (if applicable): Select whether you need accommodations and click Continue.
   • Provide Electronic Signature: Enter your full name for Electronic Signature and click Continue.
   • Indicate Sponsorship: Under Exam Application - Sponsorship, select Yes (if applicable), then open the drop-down menu and select your sponsoring program, and click Continue.
   • Redeem voucher: Type the voucher number you received from your sponsor, then click Continue.
     Note: Vouchers can ONLY be redeemed for the exam they were created for. For example: PTCE vouchers can only be redeemed for the PTCE.
   • Review Sponsor Terms and Conditions: Read the Sponsor Terms and Conditions, then Agree, and click Continue.
   • Submit Application: Review your completed application and click Complete. You will receive an email with your authorization to schedule your exam appointment. 

Important: If you have requested special accommodations or need further review of your eligibility, your application will not be approved until the additional documentation has been received and reviewed.

40 STEPS

1. Open PTCB.org and Click "Login"

2. Type PTCB Username Here

3. Type PTCB Password Here

4. Click "Login"

5. Scroll down to "Earn Your CPhT Certification" and Click "Apply Now"

6. Read the entire PTCB Candidate Agreement and then click "I Agree to the Candidate Agreement above"

7. Click "Continue"

8. Choose and click which "Pathway" applies to you

9. Click "Continue"

10. Click here to open the drop down menu

11. Select the month you completed or expect to complete your training program

12. Click here to open the drop down menu

13. Select the day you completed or expect to complete your training program

14. Click here to open the drop down menu

15. Select the year you completed or expect to complete your training program

16. Click here

17. Begin typing the name of your "PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program" [DO NOT PRESS ENTER, If your program is recognized, it will populate automatically]

18. From the populated list, select your program

19. Once you select your program, this information will populate

20. Click "Continue"

21. Select which applies to you

22. Click "Continue"

23. Select which applies to you

24. Click "Continue"

25. Type your Full Name in the "Electronic Signature" box

26. Click "Continue"

27. Select "Yes" if you have a Voucher ID from your Employer or Education/Training Program

28. Click here to open the drop down menu

29. Find and Select your "Education/Training Program" [Note: Vouchers for PTCE will only work to apply for the PTCE]

30. Click here

31. Type the "Voucher Number" here that was provided by your Education/Training Program

32. Click "Continue"

33. Read and then click "I agree to the terms and conditions"

34. Click "Continue"

35. Scroll down and click "Complete"

36. Scroll up and Click "PTCB Account Homepage"

37. Scroll to "My Path to CPhT Certification" - Your application has now been submitted

38. Scroll down to "Earn Your CPhT Certification" - You will be able to schedule your PTCE exam once your application has been approved and you receive your "Authorization to Schedule" email

39. Click here to Logout

40. Click "Logout"