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| Certification |
>Although certification is mainly voluntary, 25 states now recognize PTCB certification and some are now requiring that PTs earn certification before becoming employed by taking the PTCE or other exam which may be approved by their state board.
>THe CPhT designation, Certified PT, is good for two years. it verifies an individual's competence as a technician, and indicates a high level of knowledge and skill. |
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| Training and competency |
>Standards for PT training or competency are established by the state boards of pharmacy; regulations vary considerably but as of 2006, 28 states required some form of technician training. |
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| Personal standards |
>Pharmacy technicians are entrusted with confidential patient info, dangerous substances, and perishable products.
>Drugs, whether prescription or over the counter, can be dangerous if misused, and mistakes by pharmacy technicians can be life-threatening.
>Pharmacy technicians routinely perform mathematical calculations in filling prescriptions and other activities.
>PT must learn the specific pharmaceutical terminology that will be used on the job.
>PT must be able to communicate, cooperate, and work effectively with others. |
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| pharmacy technician |
>having technicians perform these tasks gives the pharmacist more time for activities which require greater level of expertise, such as consulting with patients.
>What individuals may and may not do in their jobs is often referred to as their "scope of practice".
>Like pharmacists, most pharmacy technicians are employed in community pharmacies and hospitals.
>however, they are also employed in clinics, home care, long term care, mail order perscription pharmacies, and carious other settings.
>In various hospital and other environments, there are specialized technician jobs which require more advanced skills developed from additional education, training, and experience. |
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| pharmacy technician |
>Pharmacy technicians perform essential tasks that do not require the pharmacist's skill or expertise.
?Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who is legally responsible for their performance.
>the specific responsibilities and tasks for PT differ by setting and are described in writing by each employer through job descriptions, policy, and procedure manuals, and other documentations. |
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| certification |
a legal proof or document that an individual meets certain objective standards, usually provided by neutral professional organization. |
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| confidentiality |
the requirement of health care providers to keep all patient info private among the patient, the patient's insurer, and the providers directly involved in the patient's care. |
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| inventory |
to make an accounting of items on hand; also, with people, to assess characteristics, skills, qualities, etc. |
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