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Pharmacy Technicians Core Curriculum

Author : Bonnie S. Bachenheimer

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,11 MB

Release : 2012-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781585283828

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The newest technician package from ASHP offers the essentials for a pharmacy technician program core curriculum. Order the "Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition," "Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians," and "Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians" together and Save! "Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians" provides students with the pharmacy basics necessary for correctly interpreting prescriptions and drug orders, and performing dosing calculations that technicians face every day. Throughout "Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians," anatomy and physiology are discussed in relation to various disorders and associated pharmacotherapies to give the pharmacy technician students a context for how drugs work. The 4th edition of the best-selling "Manual for Pharmacy Technicians" can help master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.



Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician

Author : Stephanie C. Peshek

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 30,54 MB

Release : 2016-01-07

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1449629822

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Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician addresses skills that facilitate interprofessional interactions in the workplace and increase safety in pharmacies by improving communication. This resource discusses topics dealing with interpersonal relationships, conflicts, training of new employees, management and supervision within the technician ranks, and the importance of the technician role within the healthcare system. Additional topics include patient safety, professionalism, organizational culture, ethics, human resources/labor relations, cultural competence, negotiation and emotional intelligence, customer service, substance abuse, security/risk management, career management, inventory management, and technology. This accessible text will help students understand the background and history behind policies and workplace decisions. The real-life case studies and discussion questions promote a review of the reasoning behind good and bad decisions, to enable healthcare workers to make more educated decisions. This valuable resource will help pharmacy technicians to be a key contributor in creating a quality work environment. The new Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC) collaboration between (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is working towards assuring and advancing the quality of pharmacy technician education and training programs to new standards by 2020. This text is an excellent resource for PTAC accredited pharmacy technician education programs preparing curricula to meet the new 2020 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) standards for certification and recertification. Features: Boxed Articles Case Studies Assignments Questions for Discussion Instructor Resources: Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, Slides in PowerPoint format



Essentials of Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, Third Edition

Author : Kenneth M. Strandberg

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 47,50 MB

Release : 2011-07-26

Category : Law

ISBN : 1439853150

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As the practice of modern medicine becomes more and more pharmacology dependent, the role of pharmacy technicians is becoming more complex. This is true in terms of the medications they are required to deliver, as well as the legal responsibilities and ethical considerations that come with administering those medicines. Essentials of Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, now in its Third Edition, is designed specifically to provide technicians with the legal and ethical information they need to perform their jobs with absolute confidence. It covers all U.S. federal laws regarding pharmacy practice as well as other laws and regulations and their applicability to pharmacy technicians. It also addresses current issues such as herbal medications, privacy laws and rules, and drug pedigree. A unique section on ethics offers extensive discussion points and cases. Appendices provide extensive information on practice regulation in all states. Fully revised to address the latest procedural, ethical, and technological developments in this rapidly changing field, this third edition of a bestseller has been edited for clarity and provides a wealth of new material, including a new appendix on the legal status of electronic transmission of prescriptions. It covers the latest in state and federal regulations pertaining to the administration of new medications, including birth control and the morning-after pill, as well as new regulations on over-the-counter label claims. An essential resource for students and practicing technicians, this reference brings together the information that pharmacy technicians need to practice in a manner that is both legal and ethical. What’s New in this Edition: Updated information on over-the-counter label claims Updated sections on drug samples and the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 New sections on drug pedigrees and United States Pharmacopoeia Chapter 797 Expanded discussion of state rules and ethics regarding dispensing the morning-after pill and birth control medications New appendix on the legal status of electronic transmission of prescriptions Pedagogical Features: Offers end-of-chapter discussion questions and examples Contains a chapter on ethics with discussion points and cases Presents information in an easy-to-read format Comes with a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint slides for classroom use



Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians

Author : Noah Reifman

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 309 pages

File Size : 38,99 MB

Release : 2011-12-09

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781468507294

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Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians has been recognized as the best review text for the PTCB's National Certification Exam by pharmacy technicians nationwide. But don't take our word for it...here's what just a few pharmacy technicians and educators have to say... "I am a certified pharmacy technician and an instructor at the central Arizona College, Pharmacy Technician Program. I have prepared all of our technicians for the national certification exam with the text Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians by Noah Reifman. It is by far the best study guide available to prepare for the PTCB exam.” -Myela Fox, CphT Banner Home Care “I am a Pharmacy Technician Instructor at Stark State College and Wayne College in Ohio. Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians written by Noah Reifman, RPH, MS., changed fear into confidence for the PTCB exam. The text is written in a ‘reader friendly’ fashion yet very ‘detail oriented’. It made the difference for my students.” - Janice Norcia-Sprankle Pharmacy Technician Instructor “I found the review text Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians to cover all topics needed to pass the national certification exam. I passed the exam with this review book and have personally recommended it to many technicians taking the exam. Written by a pharmacist who really cares about technicians and their future.” Kelly Fash, CphT With over 100,000 texts sold, Certification Review for Pharmacy Technicians has an overall greater than 96% pass rate.



Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician

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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 497 pages

File Size : 48,14 MB

Release : 2015-01-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1455751804

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With chapter-by-chapter review and practice, this easy-to-use workbook and lab manual reinforces your understanding of key facts and concepts from Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition. Chapter-specific lab exercises and skill check-off sheets correspond to procedures in the textbook, and a wide variety of review questions (including fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice), exercises, and activities help you study more effectively and learn to apply your knowledge for success on the job. Practice with the most important subject areas taught in pharmacy technician programs prepares you for the PTCE and your future job. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you've learned to real-life situations. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions reinforce chapter material. UNIQUE! Internet research activities prepare you for research tasks you will encounter on the job. Math calculation exercises help you master this difficult area of pharmacology. NEW! Chapter-specific lab exercises give you applicable laboratory experience and practice. NEW! Skill check-off sheets let you track your progress with textbook procedures.





Essentials of Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians

Author : Kenneth M. Strandberg

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 10,67 MB

Release : 2007-04-25

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1420045571

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Still the only resource of its kind, the new edition of Essentials of Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians clearly explains those laws and regulations relevant to technicians, while also examining issues of ethics. Fully revised to cover new developments, it presents an overview of the US legal system, reviews the development of current laws, and describes those laws affecting practice today. It adds a chapter covering the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, and the new FDA regulation on controlling pseudoephedrine sales. While Federal issues are covered throughout the text, state issues are addressed in the extensive appendices.



The 21st Century Pharmacy Technician

Author : Brinda Shah

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Page : 703 pages

File Size : 30,56 MB

Release : 2011-10-11

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1449632270

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The 21st Century Pharmacy Technician covers the foundations and principles that a student needs to know in order to practice as a pharmacy technician and sit for the certification exam. Students are given an introduction to the profession from the perspective of both community and institutional pharmacy settings. With accessible language and an easy-to-read format, this text helps students grasp concepts easily. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the pharmacy profession, pharmacy laws, pharmacology, drug dosages, drug safety, and more, in preparation for a future as a pharmacy technician. Topics covered include: • Laws, Regulations, and Standards • Pharmacy Math • Diseases and the Drugs Used in Treatment • Dosage, Administration, and Dispensing of Medications • Medication Safety • Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding • Communication • Business of the Community Pharmacy • Managing the Patient Profile • Processing Prescriptions



Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians

Author : Joy Bellis Sakai

Publisher : ASHP

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 28,94 MB

Release : 2012-07-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1585283622

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Pharmacy Calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians is designed for pharmacy technician students enrolled in a training program, technicians preparing for the certification exam, and for on-site training. As the role for pharmacy technicians continues to evolve and expand, one thing remains constant. The safety of patients is the highest priority for anyone working in pharmacy, whether in hospital, retail, or institutional practices. A thorough understanding of pharmacy math ensures accuracy in computations and safety and quality in practice. This book offers a complete review of the basic mathematics concepts and skills, which provide a foundation for more advanced understanding of pharmacy-related topics. The guide provides students with the pharmacy basics necessary for correctly interpreting prescriptions and drug orders, and for performing dosing calculations that technicians face every day. The chapters are broken down into four units and are organized to complement most pharmacy technician training curricula and to support the ASHP model curriculum: · Review of Mathematics · Systems of Measurement · Preparing for Problem Solving in Pharmacy · Dosing Calculations and Other Pharmacy Problems Key features throughout the book include: · Chapter objectives · Key terms and definitions · Examples of problem scenarios or calculations questions and solutions · “Tech Note!” —provides a highlight of key points within the chapters · “Numbers at Work” —illustrates why key concepts are important to know and skills are critical to master · Practice problems · A test bank · Appendices that include the parts of a prescription, a glossary of terms, conversions, and abbreviations tables. For additional resources related to this book, visit www.ashp.org/techcalculations.



Math for Pharmacy Technicians

Author : Lorraine Zentz

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 32,47 MB

Release : 2010-08-15

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 0763759619

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Math for Pharmacy Technicians is an introductory text covering the key math skills needed for Pharmacy Technicians. This text is an essential resource for both Pharmacy Technician students and practicing Pharmacy Technicians. Presented in a simple and clear manner, students will find numerous solved problems and a step-by-step format that allows for quick comprehension. Key features include practice problems with answers, written procedures, boxes with tips, exercises, and chapter quizzes to reinforce student learning. Instructor Resources: PowerPoints and Pre and Post Test Answers Student Resources: Companion Website