TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review

About TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review

TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review is a high-impact podcast designed for pharmacy technicians preparing for the PTCB exam. Each episode provides concise, targeted reviews of essential exam topics, including drug classifications, pharmacy law, and dosage calculations. Perfect for studying on the go, this podcast helps listeners quickly and efficiently reinforce key concepts. Tune in weekly and visit PharmTechReview.com for free practice tests, flashcards, and more.

Publisher

PharmTechReview.com

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Pharmacy Insurance Basics

   In this episode of TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review, we review pharmacy insurance basics with a focused, exam-relevant approach tailored to pharmacy technician practice and the PTCB exam. This episode breaks down essential insurance terminology, insurance cards, pharmacy billing information, and the differences between common types of health insurance and pharmacy benefits. The episode covers the practical insurance concepts pharmacy technicians encounter at the counter, including premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, HMOs, PPOs, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA. You'll also learn how coordination of benefits works, how Medicare Parts A through D differ, and how foundations, manufacturer copay cards, and free drug programs can help patients manage medication costs. What You'll Learn Key insurance terminology, including premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums How to identify and use pharmacy insurance card information, including RxBIN, RxPCN, RxGRP, and cardholder IDs Differences between commercial insurance, HMOs, PPOs, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and how coverage and billing differ between them Patient assistance options, including foundation support, manufacturer copay cards, and free drug programs Key Takeaways Understanding insurance terminology helps pharmacy technicians explain costs and troubleshoot common billing issues. Medicaid is the payer of last resort, while Medicare is billed first for patients who are dual eligible. Pharmacy technicians should understand the eligibility differences between foundations, manufacturer copay cards, and free drug programs when helping patients find medication-cost assistance. Recognizing insurance coverage rules and billing pathways is essential for accurate claim processing and effective patient support. Want to master pharmacy insurance and billing concepts for the PTCB exam? Thousands of pharmacy technician students trust TechPrep for clear explanations, exam-focused review, and real-world relevance. 👉 Start learning today at PharmTechReview.com #TechPrep #PTCBReview #PTCBPrep #PharmacyTechnician #PharmacyInsurance #PharmacyBilling #PTCBExam #PharmacyPractice

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Common Pharmacy Terminology

   In this episode of TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review, we review common pharmacy terminology with a focused, exam-relevant approach tailored to pharmacy technician practice and the PTCB exam. This fast-paced review serves as a quick reference for essential medical and pharmacy terms, including drug descriptors, medication safety concepts, drug classifications, insurance terminology, and pharmacy abbreviations. The episode covers key concepts pharmacy technicians need to recognize in everyday practice, including brand and generic names, package inserts, boxed warnings, medication guides, REMS programs, LASA medications, Tall Man lettering, drug identifiers, bioequivalence, NDC numbers, insurance and billing terminology, DAW codes, and common SIG codes. Learners will also review frequently used pharmacy abbreviations, dosage forms, routes of administration, and prescription directions through practical knowledge checks. What You’ll Learn Common drug descriptors, including brand and generic names, package inserts, medication guides, and pregnancy-related terminology Medication safety measures such as REMS, auxiliary labels, LASA medications, and Tall Man lettering Drug classifications, pharmacology terms, biologics and biosimilars, and medication identifiers such as NDCs and GPIs Insurance terminology, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, formularies, prior authorization, and DAW codes Common pharmacy abbreviations, SIG codes, dosage forms, frequencies, and routes of administration Key Takeaways Understanding common pharmacy terminology helps technicians accurately interpret prescriptions, medication information, and insurance claims. Medication safety concepts such as boxed warnings, REMS, medication guides, and LASA precautions are important for preventing medication errors. NDCs, DAW codes, insurance terminology, and other identifiers are essential components of pharmacy workflow. Memorizing common SIG codes and abbreviations can make prescription interpretation faster and more accurate in practice. Want to master high-yield pharmacy terminology for the PTCB exam? Thousands of pharmacy technician students trust TechPrep for clear explanations, exam-focused review, and real-world relevance. 👉 Start learning today at PharmTechReview.com #TechPrep #PTCBReview #PTCBPrep #PharmacyTechnician #PharmacyTerminology #PTCBExam #PharmacyAbbreviations #SIGCodes #PharmacyPractice

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Other Systems: Integumentary Conditions

   In this episode of TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review, we review common otic conditions with a focused, exam-relevant approach tailored to pharmacy technician practice and the PTCB exam. The episode begins with ear anatomy and the physiology of hearing and balance before covering common conditions including cerumen impaction, otitis externa, and otitis media. The discussion connects ear anatomy and disease states to the medications and treatment approaches pharmacy technicians are likely to encounter. Learners will review cerumenolytics such as carbamide peroxide, treatments for bacterial and fungal otitis externa, and the antibiotic treatment ladder for otitis media, along with important distinctions between these conditions and key patient counseling considerations. What You’ll Learn The anatomy of the external, middle, and inner ear and how hearing and balance work Common otic conditions, including cerumen impaction, otitis externa, and otitis media Key differences between swimmer’s ear and middle ear infections Common medications, therapeutic approaches, and treatment considerations for otic conditions High-yield counseling points and medication concepts relevant to the PTCB exam Key Takeaways Understanding ear anatomy provides a foundation for recognizing common otic conditions and their treatments Carbamide peroxide is a commonly used OTC cerumenolytic for softening and loosening impacted earwax Pain when touching or pulling the outer ear is an important distinguishing feature of otitis externa Amoxicillin is a common first-line oral antibiotic for bacterial otitis media, with alternative therapies used when appropriate Want to master high-yield disease states and pharmacology topics for the PTCB exam? Thousands of pharmacy technician students trust TechPrep for clear explanations, exam-focused review, and real-world relevance. 👉 Start learning today at PharmTechReview.com #TechPrep #PTCBReview #PTCBPrep #PharmacyTechnician #OticConditions #EarHealth #Pharmacology #PharmacyTechnicianEducation #PTCBExam

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