NHA will release a new version of the ExCPT test plan and study material to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). See below for more details.
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After a thorough job task analysis study with industry professionals there will be minimal impact to exam topics and content areas. A few of the high-level updates include:
Updates have been made to the test plan for the upcoming new version of the exam—the new test plan and crosswalk resources are available at the end of this post.
The new ExCPT study materials will feature changes in both content and functionality. Content included in the latest study materials will differ slightly, as it has been developed in alignment with the new ExCPT exam test plan.
Additionally, you can also expect several new features to help learners stay engaged and retain new knowledge throughout their learning process, including:
There will be no impact to the current or new exam or preparation materials due to these changes. The revisions to 795 & 797 beyond use date (BUD) sheet provides learners, personnel, and patients with a more concrete time frame of when to dispose of or store a final compounded product.
Check out the resources below to help prepare for the upcoming ExCPT changes and continue to check back for more information.
Review our upcoming test plan. The new ExCPT exam will be launching in early 2025. Learn more about how to read a test plan.
Review our current test plan to be utilized for exams taken prior to launch of the new ExCPT exam.
This resource helps to identify the differences between the current exam test plan and the new ExCPT exam so you can adequately adjust your program curriculum as needed. Learn more about how to read an NHA exam crosswalk.