The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and PCCA have announced the launch of Compounding PATH for Technicians, a new program aimed at raising national training standards for pharmacy technicians working in compounding. This collaboration marks the first time these organizations have worked together to provide a comprehensive training pathway for technicians.
“This collaboration sets a new bar for pharmacy technician advancement,” said NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA. “By bringing together PCCA’s deep compounding expertise, NCPA’s commitment to community pharmacy success and PTCB’s nationally recognized standards, Compounding PATH for Technicians delivers unmatched credibility and a clear pathway for technicians to grow their careers while driving pharmacy performance.”
The Compounding PATH program offers a hybrid learning experience that includes pre-study materials followed by an intensive 2.5-day hands-on laboratory session at PCCA headquarters in Houston. The curriculum is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and provides continuing education credit through NCPA. Graduates will be eligible to take PTCB’s Nonsterile Compounding Certificate Exam and can use this credential toward earning the CPhT-Advanced designation.
“Compounding pharmacies thrive when their teams operate at the top of their training and purpose,” said PCCA CEO Gus Bassani, PharmD. “Compounding PATH for Technicians provides the practical, standards-based education that our member pharmacy owners and technicians have asked for, built by the organizations they trust.”
“The Compounding PATH for Technicians program provides pharmacy technicians with the hands-on training and skills they need to advance their careers by earning PTCB’s Nonsterile Compounding Certificate,” said PTCB Chief Professional Officer Liza Chapman. “We’re proud to partner with PCCA and NCPA to deliver this nationally recognized training that elevates the critical role technicians play in patient care.”
Enrollment in Compounding PATH is limited in 2026, with two sessions scheduled: March 23-25 and August 31-September 2. The cost is $2,495 per technician.
Additional information about each organization is available on their respective websites:
- The National Community Pharmacists Association represents over 18,900 pharmacies across the United States.
- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board has been credentialing pharmacy technicians nationwide for nearly three decades.
- PCCA supports more than 3,000 independent compounding pharmacies globally.
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