Certification: Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)

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The Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification program is a key step in fulfilling our mission to advance medication safety. PTCB-Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) now have the opportunity to demonstrate their further commitment to medication safety by meeting the standards of the CSPT program.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.