Failure to Recertify

PTCB Certificants who fail to recertify by 11:59 PM ET of their certification expiration date are no longer considered certified by PTCB and must immediately cease using their PTCB certification designation(s) and credential(s). A certificant whose certification has expired may apply for reinstatement within one year. A loss of PTCB CPhT or CPhT-Adv Certification due to failure to recertify, revocation, or any other reason will result in loss of CSPT^® or CPTEd^TM Certification.

Applying for Reinstatement

Former certificants who wish to reinstate can apply online from within their PTCB Account. Reinstatement applications are processed in the same manner as recertification. In addition to completing the continuing education (CE) required for recertification, CPhT and CPhT-Adv reinstatement candidates must complete one additional CE hour in pharmacy law. Expired dual certification holders who wish to reinstate their CSPT certification must first reinstate their CPhT or CPhT-Adv credential. Reinstated certificants will be granted the remaining balance of their recertification cycle. Learn more.

Failure to Reinstate

Former certificants who do not reinstate must apply and meet the current eligibility requirements for obtaining PTCB Certification. 

Reinstatement Fees

CPhT and CPhT-Adv Reinstatement Fee: $95

CSPT Reinstatement Fee: $40

CPTEd Reinstatement Fee: $49 for PTEC members; $149 for non-PTEC members

Learn more about PTCB renewal fees

Find CE Programs and Courses

Certificants can find many providers offering continuing education opportunities, both online and in-person. In your search, be sure to check with your employer to see what CE they may offer. PTCB’s CE Directory allows certificants to quickly find CE programs and complete CE more easily. All CE programs listed in the directory are ACPE-accredited.