Are you a pharmacy technician appearing for your PTCB exam?
The PTCB exam is a standardized test which applicants must pass in order to obtain PTCB certification. It’s a test consisting of 90 multiple choice questions covering topics pertinent to the practice of a pharmacy technician. These topics include but are not limited to pharmacology, HIPAA regulations, pharmacy law, pharmacy administration and pharmacy math.
The test is considered as one of the most difficult professional tests to pass. But with the right preparation approach and right study material, passing the test can be easy.
Below, we share some useful tips on how to successfully prepare for your upcoming PTCB exam.
Practice math questions involving fractions, ratios and percentages
Candidates often seem to struggle with pharmacy math questions. They waste a lot of time solving them. And with just over a minute to spend on each question, any additional time taken can prevent candidates from completing the test. It’s vital that you go prepared for pharmacy math questions. Most questions involve solving improper fractions and calculating ratios and percentages. So it pays to practice similar math questions when preparing for your PTCB exam.
Use flashcards as study tools
Flashcards help greatly in committing memory to information. Best part is, they can be carried anywhere and can be reviewed whenever time allows. Using flashcards to memorize brand and generic names of medicines is an effective way of preparing for your PTCB exam. These flashcards can also be used to learn sig codes—codes used on prescriptions. You can buy these cards online or from a local store, or you can also design them yourself.
Take practice tests
Practice tests give you a taste of the real thing before you actually sit in the exam. They help you prepare better and familiarize you with the question format, so that on the exam day you don’t feel awkward answering the questions. There are many practice tests available online, designed as per the PTCB exam format. Take as many practice tests as possible to identify your strength and weakness areas and then study accordingly.
At Allied Prep Tech, we help applicants in their preparation for the PTCB exam. We offer assessments and practice tests to provide students a fair idea of where they stand in terms of their preparation and what are the areas of study they need to improve on. If you are interested in taking up our PTCB exam preparation program, contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you.