Maryland Pharmacy Technicians
Certification Information
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Maryland technicians can take the ExCPT®. To register:
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Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Candidate's Guide for all policies and procedures. Key highlights to the most frequently requested information is summarized below.
| General Information | |
| Eligibility | Candidates must be 18 or older with high school degree or GED and not guilty of a felony nor previous disciplinary history |
| Target group for exam | Pharmacy technicians who work in any type of practice site in the United States |
| Exam sites | There are 10 sites in the State of Maryland (over 500 sites throughout the United States) |
| Maryland Test Sites | |
| Baltimore, MD | Hagerstown, MD |
| Churchville, MD | Lanham, MD |
| College Park, MD | Laurel, MD |
| Crofton, MD | Mitchelville, MD |
| Frederick, MD | Salisbury, MD |
| Registration is Easy: Call LaserGrade at (800) 211-2754 | |
| Deadline for exam registration | Usually less than 48 hours |
| Deadline for notification of change of exam time or location | 24 hours |
| Exam format | Secure computer-based exam |
| Number of questions | 110 multiple-choice questions with choices a-d. (100 are scored and the remaining 10 are pre-tested for possible use on future exams) |
| Length of exam | Two hours |
Eligibility
To be eligible to take the ExCPT, a candidate must: (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) have a high school diploma or GED and (3) have not been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony nor had previous disciplinary action taken against their license/registration. If you are a high school graduate and not yet 18, You may file an appeal with ICPT. Candidates who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a drug-related felony are not eligible for certification. Candidates who were convicted of a nondrug-related felony occurring more than 7 years prior may petition to apply for the ExCPT. ICPT will review and make decisions on their status on a case-by-case basis. ICPT reserves the right to deny certification to any convicted felon.
Candidates will be required to provide an attestation stating that they meet these criteria and recognize that ICPT will revoke certification if any false information is provided by the candidate. ICPT reserves the right to investigate criminal background and verify candidate eligibility. Candidates must provide government-issued photo identification at the time of the exam to verify identity.
Preparing for the Exam
ICPT has developed a training program to help you study and prepare for the certification exam. The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program ("Training Program") is designed to help you meet the requirements for registration as a pharmacy technician. It is also an excellent way to help you organize your education as a pharmacy technician. Please note this is one of many good training programs a technician may use to prepare for national certification.
Features of Training Program:
Practice Test Now Available!
If you want to practice before going in to sit for the ExCPT, a practice test is available for $25. You can take this test over the the Internet at your convenience. The practice test is 50 questions that you will have 90 minutes to complete.
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