The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) is a nationally accredited certification exam for pharmacy technicians offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Candidates who successfully challenge the certification exam will earn the CPhT designation and Certified Pharmacy Technician credentials. All certified pharmacy technicians are required to complete continuing education and recertify every two years.

The ExCPT stands for the ‘Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians.’

It is a relatively new examination offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA). And, like the PTCB exam, it allows successful applicants to carry the status of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT).

However, unlike the PTCB, the NHA doesn’t specialize in working with pharmacy technicians. Instead, they offer certification in a wide range of areas, from medical billing to patient care.

Now, in order to be eligible to take the ExCpt, a person must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency AND

• Completed a pharmacy technician training or education program within the last 5 years

Or alternatively, a person must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency AND

• 1 year of work experience with at least 1,200 hours of supervised pharmacy-related work within the last 3 years