Pharmacy technician certification, the PTCB and ExCPT exams, state registration rules, and career paths, with links to official sources.

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PTCB Launches Immunization Administration Certification For Pharmacy Technicians

PTCB Launches Immunization Administration Certification For Pharmacy Technicians

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board has announced a new Certification in Immunization Administration.
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