Sterile Compounding Facilities (SCF) Exam
The Registered Certification Professional – Sterile Compounding Facilities (RCP-SCF) credentialing program will ensure that the certificate holders possess the fundamental knowledge required to certify sterile compounding facilities per industry guidelines.
Both multiple choice and written practical examinations for the RCP-SCF credential will be administered multiple times a year. The examination will test the certifier's competency in sterile compounding facility certification for compliance to applicable standards and guidelines, such as USP <797> and USP <800>.
Exam Content:
The following chart provides the proportional makeup of the multiple choice and written practical exam that will be used for the CNBT's Registered Certification Professional for Sterile Compound Facilities Examination.
| Knowledge Domain |
Written Practical |
Multiple Choice |
| Performing Site Assessment |
6% |
12% |
| Counting Total Particles |
11% |
14% |
| Performing Environmental Monitoring |
13% |
16% |
| Determining Air Change Rate |
16% |
13% |
| Testing Airflow Velocity |
11% |
9% |
| Proving Room Segregation |
10% |
9% |
| Testing HEPA Air Filters |
12% |
9% |
| Preparing Airflow Visualization |
14% |
9% |
| Preparing Certification Reports |
8% |
9% |
Reference Materials:
Exam Pricing:
CETA Member Pricing
- $1495 SCF Dual Exams
- $ 750 SCF Multiple Choice re-test only
- $ 750 SCF Written Practical re-test only
- $1250 SCF Re-Certification (if you meet Section 4.1.1 of the CNBT Policy)
- $1495 SCF Re-Certification (if you meet either Sections 4.1.3 and 4.4 of the CNBT Policy)
Non-CETA Member Pricing
- $1995 SCF Dual Exams
- $1000 SCF Multiple Choice re-test only
- $1000 SCF Written Practical re-test only
- $1995 SCF Dual Exams Re-Certification
Exam Dates:
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Exam Application:
To register for Sterile Compounding Facilities (USP <797>) exams online, please click here.
*Please ensure you review the CNBT Policy before submitting your application.
SCF Examination Subject Matter Experts:
- Cary Binder: NSF International
- David Brande: Cleanroom Project Management
- Kimberly Coughlin: Clinical IQ, LLC
- Tony Caughron: TEC Services
- Wayne Copeland: CEPA Company
- Marc DuBois: Advanced Testing and Certification
- Kym Faylor: Azzur Labs, Inc.
- Nick Karlowsky: Filtech, Inc.
- Erin Thane: Azzur Labs, Inc.
- Chandler Papas: Pentagon Technologies
- Charlie Pellegrini: Pentagon Technologies
- Jeff Serle: Germfree Laboratories
- Chris Sperlein: TEC Services
- Todd Urton: Quality Cleanroom Consulting
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