The PTCE exam, officially known as Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification, is the Medical Tests test that leads to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification at the Entry-level / Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CPhT-Adv (Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician), CSPT (Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician).

The PTCE exam contains 90 (80 scored, 10 unscored) questions, and you have 110 (total appointment 120) to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the PrepAwayETE test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.

The passing score for the PTCE exam is 1400 (scale 1000–1600), and the official registration fee is $129 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.

Complete a PTCB-recognized education/training program OR minimum 500 hours of relevant work experience; meet background and eligibility requirements

Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/certified-pharmacy-technician.

You can book the PTCE exam through the official registration channels below:

• PTCB Official Registration
• Pearson VUE Scheduling

Exam delivery: In-person at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctoring discontinued. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.

Medical Tests recommends the following training options for Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification candidates:

• PTCB Official Study Resources

Pair any course with the 316 practice questions from PrepAwayETE to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification questions is available, so you can check the question style and answer quality before you pay. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if the product expires you can renew the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

If you take the corresponding PTCE exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under the 100% Money Back Guarantee: submit a scan of your enrollment slip and your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days of the exam date, and the claim is processed within 7 days. Attempts made within 3 days of purchase, downloads without an actual exam attempt, free materials, and expired orders are not eligible, and the candidate name must match the payer name. Prefer new material instead of a refund? You can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product. As for delivery, the files are available for instant download and are also emailed to you within one minute of payment — if nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the product on.

The official Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:

• Patient Safety and Quality Assurance — 23.75% of the exam
• Medications — 35% of the exam
• Federal Requirements — 18.75% of the exam

See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.