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A Step Toward Your Advanced CPhT (CPhT-Adv)
Earning this certificate takes you one step closer to becoming a PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician™ (CPhT-Adv™). Active PTCB CPhTs who have completed at least four of the certificate programs, or three certificate programs and the Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician® (CSPT®) Certification, and 3 years of work experience will be eligible to earn a CPhT-Adv credential.
Eligibility Requirements
A candidate must hold an active PTCB CPhT Certification and complete a PTCB-Recognized Immunization Administration Education/Training Program.
View a list of PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Programs for the Immunization Administration Certificate.
PTCB-Recognized Programs have been reviewed and found to provide learners with foundational knowledge that will help them be successful on PTCB exams. Please note that PTCB-Recognized Programs may not cover all information that appears on your exam. It is important that you review the exam content outline as part of your preparation and seek supplemental resources as needed.
Exam Fee
The fee to apply for this certificate exam is $89.
How to Apply and Schedule
- Apply by logging into your PTCB Account.
- Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with your authorization to complete your exam within 90 days.
The Immunization Administration Certificate Exam is administered through online proctored testing and in-person at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide, including more than 100 military on-base sites.
Prepare for Your Exam
Online Testing Requirements Overview
This quick video explains the requirements and policies for online proctored testing.
Exam Content Outline
The Immunization Administration Exam covers several knowledge areas organized into three domains. Be sure to review the exam content outline as part of your exam preparation.
| Concepts/ Terminology of Vaccine Administration (30%) |
| Roles of pharmacy technicians in supporting immunizations |
| Definition of key terms in the immunization process (e.g., active vs. passive immunity, inactivated vs. LAV) |
| Common vaccinations and vaccination schedules (e.g., influenza, zoster, Pneumococcal, Tdap) |
| Vaccine Safety and Administration (50%) |
| Preparation for vaccine administration, including supply selection (e.g., reconstitution, needle length) |
| Procedures for vaccine administration: SQ, IM, IN |
| Safety considerations during vaccine administration (e.g., handling and disposal of sharps) |
| Documentation, Product Handling, and Adverse Reaction Management for Vaccines (20%) |
| Procedures for immunization-related documentation (e.g., VIS form) |
| Procedures for receiving, storing, and handling of vaccines (e.g., cold chain, disposal) |
| Managing vaccine-related adverse reactions and emergency situations (e.g., localized reactions, syncope, anaphylaxis, VAERS vs. VERP) |
