Pharmacy Tech

Introduction

Pharmacy Tech

Introduction

Pharmacy TechniciansPharmacy Technicians

Individuals working in a pharmacy who, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in activities not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist.

Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

Individuals working in a pharmacy who, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in activities not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist.

Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

• American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) is a professional organization that provides resources and support to pharmacies to improve healthcare.

• American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) is a professional organization that provides resources and support to pharmacies to improve healthcare.

Quick FactsQuick Facts• 2012 Median Pay $29,320 per year

$14.10 per hour • Entry-Level Education High school

diploma or equivalent • Work Experience in a Related

Occupation None • On-the-job Training Moderate-term

on-the-job training • Number of Jobs, 2012 355,300 • Job Outlook, 2012-22 20% (Faster

than average)

• 2012 Median Pay $29,320 per year $14.10 per hour

• Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent

• Work Experience in a Related Occupation None

• On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training

• Number of Jobs, 2012 355,300 • Job Outlook, 2012-22 20% (Faster

than average)

BasicsBasics

• Certification– Process by which a non-

governmental agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications specified by that association / agency

– PTCB – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board grants certification to technicians who pass their voluntary examination

• Certification– Process by which a non-

governmental agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications specified by that association / agency

– PTCB – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board grants certification to technicians who pass their voluntary examination

After certification received every certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain their certified status.

2 of those hours must be in pharmacy law

After certification received every certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain their certified status.

2 of those hours must be in pharmacy law

• Licensure– Process which a government

agency grants permission to an individual engaged in a given occupation when the applicant has attained the minimal degree of competency is obtained

• Licensure– Process which a government

agency grants permission to an individual engaged in a given occupation when the applicant has attained the minimal degree of competency is obtained

• Registration– List kept by those that have

certifications or licenses (i.e. State Board of Pharmacy makes a list of all who obtain CPhT)

• Registration– List kept by those that have

certifications or licenses (i.e. State Board of Pharmacy makes a list of all who obtain CPhT)