Pharmacy Technician: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention and Detection Microcredential
| ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacy technicians Release Date: March 18, 2026 - currently available to pre-order Expiration Date: March 18, 2029 ACPE Numbers: Various – see below |
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Overview
The Pharmacy Technician: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention and Detection Microcredential is a PTCB-recognized education/training program designed to prepare learners for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention (CSDP) Certificate. This pharmacy technician microcredential teaches learners about controlled substance regulations, strategies for preventing diversion, and methods for identifying potential incidents of diversion. Completion of this microcredential provides pharmacy technicians with the foundational knowledge required to assist with the responsibilities of an organization’s controlled substance diversion prevention program or similar service/committee.
Pharmacy Technician: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention and Detection Microcredential Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the ASHP Pharmacy Technician: Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention and Detection Microcredential.