Syllabus
ExCPT Prep Course (ExCPT)
76 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Technician Role Foundations
Core technician scope, workflow, terminology, and exam problem-solving framework for safe, legal pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision.
- 1Technician Scope Boundaries
- 2Pharmacy Workflow Sequence
- 3Escalation Trigger Recognition
- 4Sig Codes And Directions
- 5Dosage Forms And Routes
- 6Order Interpretation Pitfalls
- 7Task Fact Rule Execute
- 8Reasonableness And Verification
Prescription Processing
Covers medication order intake, data entry, product selection, labeling, refills, transfers, and claims support tasks within technician scope.
- 9Required Prescription Elements
- 10Order Source Differences
- 11Intake Red Flags
- 12Patient Profile Data
- 13Prescription Data Entry
- 14Dispensing Label Requirements
- 15Refill Processing Rules
- 16Transfer Workflow Basics
- 17Billing And Adjudication Basics
Calculations
Builds the calculation skills most commonly tested on the ExCPT, with emphasis on setup, units, and result verification.
- 18Metric Household Apothecary Conversions
- 19Fractions Ratios And Percents
- 20Calculation Verification Checks
- 21Quantity To Dispense
- 22Days Supply Calculations
- 23Package Size Selection
- 24Concentration And Dilution Math
- 25Reconstitution And Alligation
- 26IV Flow Rate Calculations
Pharmacy Law And Ethics
Covers federal pharmacy law concepts, privacy, documentation, and ethical principles relevant to technician practice and exam safety.
- 27FDCA And Durham-Humphrey
- 28OBRA And Patient Profiles
- 29HIPAA And Privacy Rules
- 30DEA Schedules And Storage
- 31DEA Forms And Ordering
- 32Controlled Refill And Transfer Limits
- 33Ethical Practice Standards
- 34Documentation And Audit Trails
- 35Jurisdiction And Policy Variability
Medication Safety
Develops error prevention habits, quality assurance techniques, and safe response patterns for high-risk dispensing situations.
- 36Common Dispensing Error Types
- 37LASA And Tall Man
- 38High Alert Medication Safeguards
- 39Barcode And NDC Checks
- 40Error Reporting And Near Misses
- 41Recalls Returns And Quarantine
- 42Allergy Interaction Contraindication Flags
- 43Unusual Dose And Sig Flags
Operations And Inventory
Covers procurement, storage, expiration control, drug distribution systems, and billing support relevant to daily technician operations.
- 44Ordering And Receiving Stock
- 45Stock Rotation And Expiration
- 46Inventory Discrepancy Handling
- 47Temperature And Cold Chain
- 48Light Moisture And Security
- 49Beyond Use And Expiration Dates
- 50Community And Institutional Distribution
- 51Automation And Dispensing Technology
- 52Claim Reject Workflow
Pharmacology For Technicians
Presents high-yield drug classes, common indications, dosage forms, and safety points at the technician level without pharmacist-only clinical decision-making.
- 53Generic Brand And Suffixes
- 54Common Therapeutic Categories
- 55High Yield Brand Generic Pairs
- 56Cardiovascular And Endocrine Agents
- 57Antibiotics And Antifungals
- 58Pain And Respiratory Agents
- 59Insulins And Injectable Products
- 60Inhalers Ophthalmics And Topicals
- 61Vaccines Biologics And Refrigerated Drugs
Compounding And Preparation
Covers technician-level nonsterile and sterile preparation principles, aseptic workflow basics, and preparation documentation under supervision.
- 62Nonsterile Dosage Form Preparation
- 63Equipment And Measurement Accuracy
- 64Compounding Documentation And Labeling
- 65Aseptic Technique Basics
- 66Garbing And Cleanroom Workflow
- 67IV Admixture Preparation Steps
- 68Contamination And Cross Contact
- 69Hazardous Drug Awareness
- 70Final Checkpoint Documentation
Communication And Readiness
Prepares learners for exam-style scenarios involving communication, documentation, professionalism, and final integrated review across technician competencies.
- 71Patient Communication Boundaries
- 72Prescriber And Payer Communication
- 73Difficult Workflow Interactions
- 74End To End Fill Process
- 75Scope Versus Safety Decisions
- 76Exam Review And Recall