Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• November 16, 2009

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Pharmacy Technician
• Individuals working in a pharmacy who under the
  supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assists in
  activities not requiring the professional
  judgment of the pharmacist
• Responsible and accountable to the supervising
  pharmacists
• Provides caring attention to customer medication
  and other health care products

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Pharmacy Technicians
• Retail such as Wal-Mart, Shopko, grocery stores
• Verify prescriptions
• Prepare and package medicine
• Prepare insurance forms
• Stock and inventory
• Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living
  facilities
• Additional responsibilities, reading charts
  filling in patient profiles
• Clean work environment
• Earnings Median-12.32 (10.50-14.50)
• Occupational Handbookbls.gov

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Non Credit Certification Preparation
• National Certification
• National Pharmacy Certification Board PTCB Exam
• 50 Hours
• Two nights per week
• 600-900 PM
• February 15 through April 12 one week off

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Pharmacy Technician Certification
ProgramCondensed Curriculum International

• College Partnerships For over 14 Years, CCI has
  been partnering with Colleges and Universities to
  offer Innovative Allied Health Programs in
  communities nationwide
• Nationwide Presence CCI has partnerships with
  over 110 colleges and universities in more than
  25 states nationwide
• Programs In Great Demand CCI Offers Pharmacy
  Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG
  Technician, Billing Coding, Nursing Assistant
  and numerous other programs in an effort to meet
  the growing national need for certified health
  care professionals
• Professional Experience CCIs executive team
  includes health care and business professionals
  with extensive experience in offering consumer
  and corporate educational programs through
  partnering with public institutions

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Role of Pharmacy Technician
• History and Evolution of pharmacy
• Discussion of pharmacy settings
• Review of generic drugs, basic biopharmaceuticals,
  dosage forms and patient profiles
• Formulas, dosage systems
• Major classes of drugs
• The metric system

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Basics of IV solutions
• Childrens doses
• Allegation method , math review
• Total Parenteral Nutrition(TPN)

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• What is Certification?
• The process by which an association grants
  recognition to an individual who has met certain
  qualifications
• Why become Certified?
• In some cases, its required by the state
• Emphasizes interest and dedication to field
• Certification demonstrations a body of knowledge
• Portable
• Once certified, you may use the CPhT designation

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• What is the Pharmacy Technician Certification
  Board (PTCB) Exam?
• Nationally accredited certification examination
  for pharmacy technicians
• What will be on the exam?
• Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients
  66
• Maintaining Medication and Inventory Systems
  22
• Participating in administration and management of
  Pharmacy Practice 12
• 80 multiple choice 10 pre-test that do not count

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Where can I take the exam?
• Eau Claire or Twin Cities Bloomington, Egan
• Cost 129

• How do I remain certified?
• After two years, you will need to complete 20
  hours of continuing education
• Online through ptcb.org

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

• Important Information
• January 29th, 2010-Sign up and payment date
• Need 8 students for the program to be offered
• To apply, register/pay online or stop in to the
  campus
• More questions?
• Angie Deater
• 1-866-702-9742
• angied_at_condensedcurriculum.com
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• Samantha Heathman
• UW-Barron County
• 715-234-8176 Ext 5403
• samantha.heathman_at_uwc.edu
• Thank you!