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-Introduction
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board developed the Exam Application Instructions as a guide for individuals who are interested in the PTCB national certification program for pharmacy technicians. It explains the PTCB certification process and walks the candidate step-by-step through the eligibility requirements, application procedures and important deadlines. Certification is the process by which a non-governmental association or agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that association or agency. The goal of PTCB's certification program is to enable pharmacy technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer greater patient care and service. PTCB is responsible for the development and implementation of policies related to national certification for pharmacy technicians.

-Professional Examination Service
The Professional Examination Service (PES), PTCB's contracted testing company, is a non-profit testing company founded in 1941. PES specializes in the development and administration of national certification and licensure examinations. PES's primary operating principle is to develop examinations of the highest quality and reliability. Examinations are developed using the standards established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the American Psychological Association, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as guidelines.

-Test Centers List
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