The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) have announced the launch of Compounding PATH for Technicians, a new program designed to raise the training standards for pharmacy technicians involved in compounding. The initiative marks a collaborative effort among organizations focused on advancing technician education and patient care.
According to NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey, "This collaboration sets a new bar for pharmacy technician advancement. 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 curriculum that includes pre-study components and an intensive 2.5-day hands-on laboratory session at PCCA's headquarters in Houston. The continuing education credit provided is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through NCPA, aligning with regulatory compliance and operational needs. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the PTCB Nonsterile Compounding Certificate Exam and may use this achievement toward obtaining the CPhT-Advanced credential.
PCCA CEO Gus Bassani stated, "Compounding pharmacies thrive when their teams operate at the top of their training and purpose. 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."
Liza Chapman, Chief Professional Officer at PTCB, added, "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. 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 is limited in 2026 with two sessions scheduled: March 23-25 and August 31-September 2. The cost per technician is $2,495 USD.
Additional information about each organization can be found on their respective websites: NCPA represents over 18,900 pharmacies across the United States; more details are available at www.ncpa.org. PTCB has been certifying pharmacy technicians nationwide since its founding nearly three decades ago; more information can be found at https://ptcb.org. PCCA supports independent compounding pharmacies globally with products and educational resources; further details are available at pccarx.com.
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