Visual Pharmacy Technician Study Guide

If you are an aspiring Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), a student in a CPhT program, preparing for Pharmacy Tech certification exams, or need a refresher as a working professional in a clinical setting, Picmonic’s online learning system helps students learn difficult to remember facts and concepts more easily, making study time more efficient and effective than flashcards!

Whether you are studying Anatomy, Dosage & Calculations, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Physiology, or Professional standards, Picmonic’s picture mnemonics provide an affordable way to study more effectively, reduce stress and master the information you need to know from day 1 of your CPhT program. Get started as early as possible to get the most benefit from Picmonic’s visual study tool over the long term, from classes to the CPhT Certification Exam (PCTB exam).

Absolutely! If there are concepts you are struggling to remember as you complete your Pharm Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). Picmonic’s research-proven picture mnemonic visual learning approach will make those tough facts stick.

As you work through CPhT practice questions, Picmonic can help you review CPhT terminology, concepts and topics you may be struggling with, or having a hard time remembering. When you get a Pharm Tech certification exam (PTCE) practice test question wrong, look for the Picmonic that can help you review the topic so that you get the question right on exam day.

Yes, the topics included in Picmonic for Pharmacy Technician cover the basic material any CPhT needs to know and can be a great refresher at any time.

It’s never too late to get started with Picmonic. If there are facts and terminology you are struggling to remember when you’re on the job, or need a refresher while working in a clinical setting, Picmonic can help make sure the information sticks long term.

The content in each product is different. The list of study topics is based on the curriculum differences between programs.

The topics included in our Picmonic for Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) product are: Anatomy, Dosage and Calculations, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Professional Standards.

The topics included in our Medical Lab Technician (MLT) product are: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunohematology, Immunology, Intro to Hematology and Hemostasis, and Physiology.

The content in each product is different. The list of study topics is based on the curriculum differences between programs.

The topics included in our Picmonic for Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) product are: Anatomy, Dosage and Calculations, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Professional Standards.

The topics included in our MA product are: Anatomy, Introduction to Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Professional Standards for Medical Assistants, Psychology.

Yes! There are many Certified Pharm Tech programs available and some are available for online enrollment. A few examples:

• Penn Foster
• Lehman College, CUNY
• Rasmussen University
• American National University
• The City College of New York
• Blinn College District

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Board (PTCB) offers credentials pharmacists trust. Through this certificate, technicians are able to indicate their knowledge and responsibility in medication safety as well as their ability to maintain consistent high quality care in the pharmacy.

When choosing a Pharmacy Technician License or Certificate you would need to look into state regulations as some states require pharmacy technicians to have a license while others don’t. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate would meet the non-governmental agencies’ requirements while the Pharmacy Technician License would meet the state’s requirement to work in a pharmacy.

To get a Pharmacy Technician Certificate you must complete your high school diploma or GED. Afterwards, you must also graduate from a pharmacy Technician program. Last, students must take the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Exam (PTCE) and earn a passing grade to receive their Pharmacy Technician Certificate.