Arizona, Connecticut and Massachusetts pharmacy associations are receiving PTCB project grants focused on training pharmacy technicians on methods to address the opioid crisis.
The new guidelines require aspiring certified pharmacy technicians to complete the PTCB-recognized education/training program or have equivalent work experience before they take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Gayle A. Brazeau discusses how pharmacy education is shaping the next generation of pharmacists who will provide outstanding patient care in community-based pharmacies and clinical healthcare teams.
Walgreens is making progress on freeing up pharmacists to spend more time with patients who need extra attention, according to Rina Shah, group vice president of specialty and retail pharmacy operations.
The MedCerts newly enhanced program now features expanded customer service training, which has been identified by employers as the most in demand “soft skills” for technicians.