August 18, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — Results from a national survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) show that the majority of certified pharmacy technicians remained dedicated to serving patients and advancing their careers despite pandemic-related challenges. However, the data also revealed that, of the people who reported leaving the profession, more than 25 percent noted they
May 24, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — For more than 25 years, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has continued to update and develop innovative credential offerings that reflect current best practices in patient safety and care. In alignment with PTCB’s mission to advance medication safety by credentialing pharmacy technicians, the new Regulatory Compliance Certificate provides technicians with the opportunity
December 7, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — According to recent data, more than half of all Americans take prescription drugs, and on average, they are taking four medications at once. With this increased intake comes an increased risk of mismanagement, in fact, according to APhA, experts have estimated nearly 1.5 million incidents of injury or death take place each year
October 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic has created the need for broad public access to diagnostic testing, and in response, pharmacy technicians across the US have stepped up to take on the responsibility of administering point-of-care (POC) tests. As more states update pharmacy technician regulations to allow technicians to conduct the testing, the Pharmacy Technician Certification
February 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON – The Indiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ISHP) and the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) have received grants from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the leading credentialing organization for pharmacy technicians, to support technician training and encourage technicians to practice in advanced roles. “PTCB is pleased to support these valuable state level initiatives to promote
September 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Assessment-Based Certificate Program in Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), William Schimmel
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WASHINGTON — The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has introduced an Assessment-Based Certificate Program in Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention. By earning the new credential, PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) demonstrate their specialized knowledge in preventing controlled substance diversion across pharmacy practice settings. The new certificate is the first credential with formal training for pharmacy technicians
June 29, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacist’s Association (APhA) Foundation’s 2018 Pinnacle Award, Daniel Zlott, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), William Schimmel
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WASHINGTON – The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced a collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) to provide pharmacy technician credentialing in immunization delivery to those completing the APhA/Washington State University Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians program. The training program will serve as a stepping stone for PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) to
October 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
David Bright, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Technician Product Verification (TPV) and Medication History, William Schimme
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — As pharmacy technicians assume more expanded roles in pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation’s leading credentialing body for pharmacy technicians, launches advanced Assessment-Based Certificate Programs in two specialty areas: Technician Product Verification (TPV) and Medication History. The programs recognize advanced knowledge in specific pharmacy roles and are part of PTCB’s