scholarly journals Role of Approved Ohio High School Training Programs in the Demand for Pharmacy Technicians

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Hunold ◽  
Mary F. Powers
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Public High School ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Technician Training ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians ◽  
Administrative Code ◽  
School Training

Objective: To provide an overview of Ohio Administrative Code 4729 and to identify the potential role of newly approved Ohio high school training programs in preparation of registration-ready pharmacy technicians. Data Sources: Relevant sections of the Ohio Administrative Code and the Ohio public high school pharmacy technician training program application were identified through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy website. Resources on employee training and pharmacy technician demand were used from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Forbes magazine, Association for Talent Development, and ExploreGate. Information pertaining to the approved high school training programs was identified from the program-specific websites. Related materials were searched for via PubMed and Google Scholar from 2000 to present. Study Selection and Data Extraction: Portions of the Ohio Administrative Code pertaining to pharmacy technician training and registration. Articles describing the cost of employer-based training and the growth of pharmacy technician demand. Data Synthesis: Training and registration requirements for pharmacy technicians have increased over the past decade. In Ohio, pharmacy technicians must now complete an approved training program and become either a registered or certified technician with the Board of Pharmacy. Technicians may complete either a nationally recognized, employer-based, or public high school training program prior to becoming a registered or certified pharmacy technician. Ohio public high school training programs must be Board approved and must prepare students for national certification. After completing a high school training program, pharmacy technicians are adequately prepared to enter the workforce with minimal training burden to potential employers. Conclusions: Newly approved Ohio high school training programs have the potential to fulfill the increased demand for pharmacy technicians at a decreased cost to both students and employers.

Pharmacy Technician Educators' Attitudes toward Education and Training Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians

2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy D Moscou
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians ◽  
And Training

Objective: To poll members of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) to determine their attitudes toward the level of education and training necessary for pharmacy technicians to perform current and expanded duties. Methods: A convenience survey was developed and sent to 130 PTEC member training programs. PTEC members include directors of college, vocational, and on-the-job training programs. Results: Thirty-seven PTEC members responded, yielding a response rate of 28.5%. Responses reflected the opinions of directors of pharmacy technician programs from 19 states. All respondents agreed that the length of training for pharmacy technicians should be standardized. They also agreed that minimum competencies should be established for pharmacy technicians and that examination should be required to obtain certification or licensure that would then enable the technician to be employed in the field. Conclusions: The use of pharmacy technicians will likely increase, as will the duties pharmacy technicians perform. Expansion of the role of pharmacy technicians, however, must be in tandem with standardizing training and establishment of competencies for pharmacy technicians. Increased responsibilities should be commensurate with increased education and national examination should be required to determine competency.

Digital content delivery in a pharmacy technician training program in a health system

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J Kelm ◽  
Paul W Bush
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Training Program ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Duke University ◽  
Technician Training ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians

Abstract Purpose Development and implementation of a pharmacy technician training program are described. Summary As key members of the healthcare team, pharmacy technicians are integral to a pharmacy’s operation. Training programs allow technicians to assume roles that support pharmacists practicing “at the top of their license,” assist in providing optimal patient care, and serve as an important tool for retaining trained pharmacy technicians. Duke University Health System (DUHS) launched its Pharmacy Technology Training Program (DUHS-PTTP) within the department of pharmacy at Duke University Hospital in April 2018 to assist in meeting current and future pharmacy technician demand. Candidates are provided with the tools to become certified pharmacy technicians through the completion of an affordable accredited program incorporating didactic, simulation-based, and experiential education. The program’s partnership with a digital content provider enables accelerated start-up, minimizes investment in content creation and maintenance, enables automated record keeping, and provides flexibility for program participants to complete didactic content outside of the traditional classroom setting. Implementation of this program aims to support students both internal and external to the institution. Students are trained to begin a career as a pharmacy technician with the intent of producing graduates well equipped and eligible for certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Conclusion Implementation of a pharmacy technician training program is a logical extension of the demonstrated core training competency of health-system pharmacy departments.

Pharmacy technicians, supporting our past, shaping our future: Implementing an ASHP-ACPE–accredited pharmacy technician training program in an academic medical center

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariel C Pereda ◽  
David Goffman ◽  
Sharee’ Parker ◽  
Nigjar Polat ◽  
Janet M Kozakiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
National Standard ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Technician Training ◽  
Pharmacy Technicians

Abstract Purpose Pharmacy technician training and education vary depending on practice site and state law. Although technician certification provides a national standard for credentialing, not all states require it, making certification a voluntary process for technicians or the organizations employing them. As the role of the pharmacist has evolved, the need for highly trained pharmacy technicians has grown. The pharmacy technician’s expanded role in specialized areas of pharmacy practice has created new opportunities that require advanced training. Summary Research is lacking on return on investment for workforce development programs, making it difficult to advocate for pharmacy technician training programs. Therefore, it is important to create internal metrics that link one’s program to business performance. This begins with conducting a job market analysis for the geographic area. It is imperative to identify the current occupational outlook for pharmacy technicians, identifying areas with potential for growth as well as where there are shortages or high turnover. Successful development of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)–accredited pharmacy technician program requires a long-term strategy to address key market issues as well as social and economic barriers and financial data to secure funding. Conclusion This case study details Yale New Haven Hospital’s journey from proof of concept to implementation of an ASHP-ACPE–accredited pharmacy technician training program.

Inservice Pharmacy Technician Training Program

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-386
Author(s):  
Barbara Ameer ◽  
Kathryn E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Technician Training

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program - Early Trends

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 455-457
Author(s):  
Anne E McFarlane ◽  
Maria Kelly ◽  
Terry A Maunsell ◽  
Johneen M Tierney ◽  
Carolyn E Young
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Technician Training

Development and implementation of a pharmacy technician training program

1975 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 698-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Kaufman ◽  
Louis F. Pistocco ◽  
Georgette M. Cotnoir ◽  
Kathleen N. Fisher ◽  
Thomas F. King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Pharmacy Technician ◽  
Technician Training

Training Local Elected Officials: Professionalization Amid Tensions Between

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-51
Author(s):  
Anne Mevellec ◽  
Félix Grenier
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Elected Officials ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Democratic Election ◽  
Scholarly Attention

Over the last few decades, several administrations in Canada have organized programs for training local elected officials (LEOs). While improving LEOs’ competences is beneficial, this trend is developing amidst a persisting tension between democratic and technocratic approaches to governance. Indeed, training - and the professionalization it entails - disrupts the enduring principle holding that everyone is equally authorized to govern following the democratic election. Despite the significance of these transformations, training activities for LEOs have received limited scholarly attention until now. In this paper, we detail our conceptualization of the professionalization process and the role of training programs within it. We then review the existing Canadian training programs for LEOs. We also examine one case study: the main introductory training program for LEOs in Québec (Canada) since 2011. Accordingly, we advance our understanding of training’s effects on elected officials by emphasizing how they contribute to a long-term process of professionalization.

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