PEBC RESOURCES

A lot of students forget to read the PEBC resources.  There is an examination blueprint which outlines the nine NAPRA comptencies.  These are almost like learning objectives which are expected of entry-to-practice pharmacy technicians.  It tells you exactly what you should be able to do and how you should study to meet these competencies.  If you want to read more about the NAPRA competencies, you can access this file.

Don't forget to look at these resources and how to use them (it will save you time during the exam because you are not spending time figuring it out):

• Calculator

• Computerized Testing Tutorial

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Finally, if you haven't done so already, there is a sample exam posted by PEBC here, or you can try our sample exam here.

STUDY RESOURCES

A major portion (43%) of the PEBC exam is based on the Product Distribution competency, so students should focus on processes involved in preparing a prescription, including:

• Interpreting pharmacy abbreviations

• Storage conditions, special handling and expiry dates

• Sterile/Non-sterile compounding procedures

• Calculations

IMPORTANT AND RELEVANT GUIDELINES/TEXTBOOKS

• NAPRA Guidance Document for Sterile Compounding/Non-Sterile Compounding

• Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Calculations

• NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings