Post on 11-Jan-2016
PassAssured PassAssured Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician
Training ProgramTraining Program(PTTP)(PTTP)
North Carolina Career and Technical North Carolina Career and Technical Education ConferenceEducation Conference
Greensboro, North CarolinaGreensboro, North Carolina
July 26, 2012July 26, 2012
Nick MilasnovichNick MilasnovichNational Sales ManagerNational Sales Manager
What are the Duties of a Pharmacy Technician?
Assists pharmacist with non-judgmental Assists pharmacist with non-judgmental taskstasks
Counts, pours, weighs, measures, labelsCounts, pours, weighs, measures, labels
Uses computer skillsUses computer skills
Interacts with customersInteracts with customers
Uses phone/communication skillsUses phone/communication skills
Medications checked by pharmacist Medications checked by pharmacist before dispensing to patientbefore dispensing to patient
Why take the Pharmacy Technician Training Program?
Prepares students for pharmacy technician Prepares students for pharmacy technician careers and other health careerscareers and other health careers
Schools districts seeking CTE programs leading Schools districts seeking CTE programs leading to national certification and containing option for to national certification and containing option for end-of-course testing end-of-course testing
PTTP is innovative and web basedPTTP is innovative and web based Students can work at their own pace; at school Students can work at their own pace; at school
and at home!and at home! Pharmacies and the public are demanding Pharmacies and the public are demanding
certified pharmacy technicianscertified pharmacy technicians Growing professionGrowing profession National certification availableNational certification available
Program Structure
Texas Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Texas Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The PTTP has been assigned APCE The PTTP has been assigned APCE number…..and is accredited for 240 contact hours number…..and is accredited for 240 contact hours
Self-paced instruction for high school juniors, Self-paced instruction for high school juniors, seniors, or adultsseniors, or adults
Course can be completed in one or two semesters Course can be completed in one or two semesters Teacher facilitates; does not lectureTeacher facilitates; does not lecture Allows high school or post-secondary graduation Allows high school or post-secondary graduation
creditcredit Classroom options: Classroom options:
* Class within a class * Independent study* Class within a class * Independent study* Distance learning * Self contained* Distance learning * Self contained
PassAssured Program Capabilities
On-line curriculum and testingOn-line curriculum and testing 1000+ question test bank each for curriculum testing 1000+ question test bank each for curriculum testing
and end-of program testingand end-of program testing Four levels of testingFour levels of testing Teacher releases tests to studentsTeacher releases tests to students Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-
line computerline computer Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student
when neededwhen needed Messaging system via the program between teacher Messaging system via the program between teacher
and studentand student Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and
learning gameslearning games
PassAssured’s Program Options
Student Version Plus 150 Hour Curriculum that may be structured in a one
semester course Contains the newest addendum of the “Study Aids” Electronic flash cards
Top 200 Drugs Name Brands Generics
Sigs Roman Numerals Abbreviations
PassAssured’s Program Options
Student Version Extended Length (XL) 240 Hour Curriculum that may be structured in a year long
course Contains the addendum of the “Study Aids” Electronic flash cards
Top 200 Drugs Name Brands Generics
Sigs Roman Numerals Abbreviations
Contains the “Study Aids” Testing System Questions with four multiple choice answers RX Match, Medication ID, Memory Match {New as of 7.11.11}
North Carolina Pharmacy North Carolina Pharmacy Technician RegulationTechnician Regulation
NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy technicianstechnicians
Techs must register within 30 days of employment Techs must register within 30 days of employment in a pharmacyin a pharmacy
Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB examexam
Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: passed the pharmacy technician certification passed the pharmacy technician certification board exam, or its equivalentboard exam, or its equivalent
North Carolina Pharmacy North Carolina Pharmacy StatisticsStatistics2010/20112010/2011
2010 2011 Pharmacists-active 13,010 13,45113,010 13,451Pharmacists-residing in NC 10,062 10,32110,062 10,321Pharmacy Technicians 14,448 14,60614,448 14,606 Number of Pharmacies Chain Chain 1,219 1,227 1,219 1,227 Independent Independent 642 679642 679 Hospital Hospital 180 182180 182 Others 502 559502 559 Total 2,543 2,647 2,543 2,647
National Pharmacy Technician Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)(PTCB)
http://www.ptcb.orghttp://www.ptcb.org The Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) contains 90
questions in three job function areas. 80 questions are graded.1. Assisting the pharmacist (66%) 2. Maintaining medication and inventory control systems (22% ) 3. Participating in the administration and management of pharmacy practice (12%)
Requirements: High school diploma or its equivalent No felony conviction
The examination fee is $129.00 Pay w/ major credit card Schedule examination appointment online at: www.pearsonvue.com/ptcb or by phone: Pearson VUE at : 1-866-902-0593
National Pharmacy Technician CertificationNational Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Examination for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (EXCPT)
http://www.nhanow.com/pharmacy-technician.aspx
The ExCPT Examination contains 110 questions in three job function areas. 100 questions are graded. Two hour exam.
• 1. Regulations and Technician Duties (25%) • 2. Drugs and Drug Therapy (23%) • 3. Dispensing Process (52%)
Requirements: High school diploma or GED No felony conviction, or crime related to controlled substances
The examination fee is $105.00. Pay examination fee by credit card or check (must clear first) or
money order. Schedule examination appointment online at:
http://www.psiexam.com or by phone, call PSI/LaserGrade testing centers at 1-800-211-2754
PassAssured Ordering Information
Student Version Total Web Based Product (Plus and XL)Student Version Total Web Based Product (Plus and XL) $250 per student for a one year program$250 per student for a one year program
Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length)Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length)
Free technical assistance for the educator during the activation Free technical assistance for the educator during the activation yearyear
Free PTTP for health occupations teachers after completion of Free PTTP for health occupations teachers after completion of WebEx training; to prepare for national certificationWebEx training; to prepare for national certification
To Order ContactTo Order Contact::
Liz Myhre Liz Myhre
Southern Educational SystemsSouthern Educational Systems
800-772-7379800-772-7379
864-237-3745864-237-3745
lmyhre@seslabs.comlmyhre@seslabs.com
Career Preparation RecapCareer Preparation Recap PTTP prepares for or supplements careers in
following health professions:
Medical doctor Pharmacist Physician assistant Registered nurse Nurse practioner LPN Certified Nursing Assistant Medical technician
Free PTTP’s are available to North Carolina teachers
Questions?