Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Launches Immunization Credential for Pharmacy Technicians Certificate demonstrates qualifications to administer COVID-19 vaccines News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As more pharmacies deliver COVID-19 vaccines across the US, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation's leading credentialing organization for pharmacy technicians, launches its new Assessment-Based Certificate in Immunization Administration, and is accepting applications now. The credential demonstrates a Certified Pharmacy Technician's (CPhT's) qualification to safely deliver immunizations and manage related tasks, including preparation, documentation, storage, and disposal. "Pharmacy technicians are a critical component of the health care workforce that is administering and managing COVID-19 vaccines," said PTCB Executive Director and CEO William Schimmel. "PTCB's Immunization Administration Certificate distinguishes the technicians who demonstrate knowledge and skill in vaccine delivery and their commitment to serving patients and communities during this health crisis."