Re: Re: After pharm tech test

February 24, 2011

Dear Jeanetta,

Yes I have done some pharm tech volunteering this past summer. I don't think you

need to have at least 6 months of job training in Texas before taking the PTCB

exam; however, I'm not sure about that. I believe the maximum amount of taking

the PTCB is correct. How long does it take for the PTCB Certificate to arrive in

the mail?

Sincerely,

From: rxjm2002@...

Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:36:41 +0000

Subject: Re: After pharm tech test

Dear ,

There are several members from Texas who I am hoping will answer your

question more specifically regarding Texas law. But in general: YES you now need

to wait for your PTCB Certificate to arrive in the mail.

You can go on the PTCB websiteto see that you have passed the exam and of course

the testing center has already let you know that you have passed.

Now I have to say unless this has changed, I thought you had to have at least 6

months of on the job training in Texas before you could take the PTCB exam and

that you could take it only 2 or 3 times max. Please correct me and let us know

the specifics 'anyone'!

In most states where fingerprinting is required, you would get fingerprinted

BEFORE or AT the SAME TIME you are APPLYING for registration as part of the

application process, NOT afterwards!

One must PASS the fingerprint background check (if required by their state) in

order to get registered and to work as a tech. IF your state does not require

fingerprints, then this point is moot.

have you ever done any pharm tech on the job training ?

Hope this helps,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

>

> Hi,

>

> I took the pharmacy technician test and passed last week. What's the next step

to becoming certified? I tried to register as a pharmacy technician on the Texas

State Board of Pharmacy website, however it asked for my certification # and

expiration date, but I didn't have it. Am I suppose to wait for a certificate to

be mailed to my home, and then register with the State Board right? After I

register, I believe I need to get a finger print. How long will all of this take

to process?

>

> Sincerely,

>

February 27, 2011

,

Here is the information from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy website. You

will need to wait for your certification #. It says to submit your application

first and then get your fingerprints. You do not have to have any on the job

training or formal education in Texas, just pass the PTCB and the register with

the TSBP. I'm sorry I can't tell you how long it takes to get your certificate

or to complete the registration process, as I took the PTCB test in 1999, and

registered with Texas in 2004 when they were first starting all of it. At that

time you didn't have to get the fingerprints, so I don't know anything about

that part either, sorry!

Hope this helps a little!

, CPhT

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Pharmacy Technician: An individual who is registered with TSBP as a pharmacy

technician and whose responsibility in a pharmacy is to provide technical

services that do not require professional judgment regarding preparing and

distributing drugs and who works under the direct supervision of and is

responsible to a pharmacist.

Registration Requirements

To register as a Pharmacy Technician, an individual must:

- have a current certificate issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

(PTCB); and

- complete TSBP application process.

Application Process

To complete the application process, an individual must:

-submit the application provided online (link at bottom of this page);

-complete a fingerprint session through L1 Identity Solutions, which includes

a fee of $40 to $45; and

pay a registration fee after the application has been approved.

Fingerprint Process “ Beginning March 9, 2009 "

Information on how and when to register for a fingerprint session will be on the

confirmation page once the application is submitted.

Exception to fingerprinting applies IF you are an ACTIVE Registered Technician

Trainee, and a fingerprinting session was completed as part of the TSBP

application process.

Information Necessary for Registration Application

Before you begin the online application process provided at the bottom of this

page, you will need the following information:

1. Current certificate number and expiration issued by the Pharmacy Technician

Certification Board (PTCB);

2. Social Security Number (SSN);

3. Date of High School graduation or completion of G.E.D.; and

4. Employers name and address, and pharmacy license number if employed by a

Texas licensed pharmacy

Monitor Application Status Online at:

http://www.tsbp.state.tx.us/dbsearch/tech_search.asp.

Remember that an individual, who wishes to perform duties in a pharmacy,

including technician duties, must have an ACTIVE registration. While the

application is being processed, you will see your name posted online, however,

you must pay attention to the â€œcurrent statusâ€ of that registration.

During the application process, you will observe the following statuses:

PND (Pending) means not yet approved.

APP (Applicant) means approved for payment (required within 90 days, or the

application is cancelled).

Checking or monitoring the status online is a great idea, however, check each

Tuesday, as status updates (PND to APP) occur only once per week

Initial Registration Fee Required “ After Approval "

AFTER the application is approved (APP), an initial registration fee must be

submitted within 90 days. If an applicant fails to submit the fee within 90

days, the application is cancelled and the applicant must begin the application

process again, including the fingerprinting session.

See 297.4 regarding Fees.

REMINDER: The fee can not be submitted until after the application is approved.

Applicants are urged to refrainfrom calling TSBP staff regarding pending

applications, especially if the application is pending approval due to criminal

history, until 4 months from the date the application was submitted. Repeated

attempts to call staff further delays processing time

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Subject: RE: Re: After pharm tech test