PassAssured Pharmacy Technician Training Program (PTTP)

1. PassAssured Pharmacy Technician Training Program(PTTP) North Carolina Career and Technical Education Conference Greensboro, North Carolina July 26, 2012 Nick Milasnovich National Sales Manager

2. What are the Duties of a Pharmacy Technician? • Assists pharmacist with non-judgmental tasks • Counts, pours, weighs, measures, labels • Uses computer skills • Interacts with customers • Uses phone/communication skills • Medications checked by pharmacist before dispensing to patient

3. Why take the Pharmacy Technician Training Program? • Prepares students for pharmacy technician careers and other health careers • Schools districts seeking CTE programs leading to national certification and containing option for end-of-course testing • PTTP is innovative and web based • Students can work at their own pace; at school and at home! • Pharmacies and the public are demanding certified pharmacy technicians • Growing profession • National certification available

6. Program Structure • Texas Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The PTTP has been assigned APCE number…..and is accredited for 240 contact hours • Self-paced instruction for high school juniors, seniors, or adults • Course can be completed in one or two semesters • Teacher facilitates; does not lecture • Allows high school or post-secondary graduation credit • Classroom options: * Class within a class * Independent study * Distance learning * Self contained

7. PassAssured Program Capabilities • On-line curriculum and testing • 1000+ question test bank each for curriculum testing and end-of program testing • Four levels of testing • Teacher releases tests to students • Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-line computer • Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student when needed • Messaging system via the program between teacher and student • Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and learning games

8. 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

9. 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}

10. North Carolina Pharmacy Technician Regulation • NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy technicians • Techs must register within 30 days of employment in a pharmacy • Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB exam • Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: passed the pharmacy technician certification board exam, or its equivalent

11. North Carolina Pharmacy Statistics2010/2011 2010 2011 Pharmacists-active 13,010 13,451 Pharmacists-residing in NC 10,062 10,321 Pharmacy Technicians 14,448 14,606 Number of Pharmacies Chain 1,219 1,227 Independent642 679 Hospital180 182 Others502 559 Total 2,543 2,647

12. National Pharmacy Technician Certification Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) • http://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

13. 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

14. PassAssured Ordering Information • Student Version Total Web Based Product (Plus and XL) • $250 per student for a one year program • Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length) • Free technical assistance for the educator during the activation year • Free PTTP for health occupations teachers after completion of WebEx training; to prepare for national certification To Order Contact: Liz Myhre Southern Educational Systems 800-772-7379 864-237-3745 lmyhre@seslabs.com

15. Career 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

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