BPTS' CPhT-Adv Program
BPTS' CPhT-Adv Program
In 2022, we established the Board of Pharmacy Technicians Specialties (BPTS), as an independent initiative of the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA), today launched three advanced certifications for pharmacy technicians, including the CPhT-Adv.
The two main reasons for the launch of this initiative are accessibility and affordability. BPTS credentials are available to ALL certified pharmacy technician, including CPhTs certified by NHA and PTCB…and there are roughly half the price of alternatives.
These new offerings increase accessibility to credentials that will validate the skills and knowledge for pathways to advance the careers of pharmacy technicians, enhance patient care, and strengthen the workforce for pharmacies.
The Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician program (CPhT-Adv) allows individuals who are certified pharmacy technicians with at least two years of experience to gain this certificate. Certified pharmacy technicians can currently demonstrate advanced training through certificates and specialized certifications in the following areas:
Candidates must be an active CPhT (through either NHA or PTCB) and have a minimum of two years of supervised pharmacy experience.
In addition, candidates must also have completed four assessment-based specialty certificates (of their choice) or three assessment-based specialty certificates plus one of the BCSCPT, BCNCPT, or CSPT certifications.
BPST does recognize PTCB Specialty Certificates, however the candidate must have earned at least one specialty certificate from BPTS.
When you are ready to earn your CPhT-Adv…our CPhT-Adv Essentials Bundle offers the most flexible and affordable option to help you expand your knowledge, skills, opportunities and credentials.
