What does this verification status mean?

The Verification Page can be used to verify the PTCB Credential status of a pharmacy technician. Below are the credential statuses and their definitions.

Note: Disciplinary records are not included in verification results or reports. If you have specific questions related to a certificant’s disciplinary case history, please submit a Help Request.

Status	Definition
Active	Currently active.
Advanced	Active CPhT who has earned the Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT-Adv). Learn more
Expired	Not currently active, but eligible for reinstatement.  Common reasons: Applied for recertification, but failed to meet recertification requirements. Failed to apply for recertification by the certification expiration date, but is currently within one year of the certification expiration date, and thus eligible to apply for reinstatement.  Learn more
Uncertified	Not active and must reapply.  Common reasons: Applied for reinstatement, but failed to meet reinstatement requirements. Failed to apply for reinstatement within one year of the certification expiration, and thus ineligible to apply for reinstatement. Learn more
Surrendered	Not active. Credential has been surrendered in accordance with the PTCB Voluntary Surrender Policy. Learn more
Suspended	Not active. Credential is suspended.  Common reasons: Failed to comply with an application audit, including verification of employment or education history. Application fee payment failed or was incomplete. Disciplinary action was taken against the technician for violating PTCB’s Code of Conduct, resulting in the suspension of the credential. Learn more
Revoked	Not active. Credential has been revoked in accordance with the PTCB Conduct Case Procedures. Learn more
Emeritus	Inactive, retired and/or no longer a practicing pharmacy technician. Learn more