Pharm Tech EDU would like to recognize and spotlight Pharmacy Technician student Tina R. of Kirbyville Texas. Tina’s dedication highly complimented her commitment to completing the pharmacy curriculum. Tina’s devotion to learn more and do more, certainly paid off and that perseverance will definitely help when seeking career opportunities within the pharmacy industry.  What inspired you to get into the pharmaceutical field?  Tina: I’ve always wanted to do something that deals with healthcare.  In the past, I had taken classes that would go towards a RN degree, but because ..read more

Continuing education (CE) is essential for CPhTs and CSPTs to stay up to date on the latest in pharmacy practice, expand their knowledge, and advance their professional growth. Updating and expanding your knowledge through CE courses and activities helps you advance medication safety in your workplace and contributes to quality patient care.  Renewal Process Schedule CPhTs can apply for renewal when their application window is open. An application window opens 60 days prior to the certification’s expiration date. CPhTs who do not recertify by the expiration date are no longer certified ..read more

Healthcare is showing significant growth rates both in the developed and emerging regions of the globe. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the health and social assistance sectors will expand at a rate of 2.6 percent in the period between 2012-2022. This will result in the creation of 5 million new jobs. 1 However, will the individuals who fill these positions will be the highly motivated and skilled employees that the healthcare sector is aching for so much? According to the findings of a PWC survey healthcare executives see the that the availability of highly s ..read more

When you are considering possibilities for your future career, one primary decision-maker is usually “Is this field in high the market?” With the growing demand for healthcare services for people who are aging with higher incidences of chronic illnesses and chronic illnesses, there is a growing demand for prescription drugs and the professionals who provide these.  If you’re curious about learning more about what a pharmacist technician is, go to the Pharmacy Technology certificate enrollment page and sign up for our state of the art course brought to you by PharmTechEDU. To answer your ..read more

Today’s pharmacy technicians can work in a variety of different types of career settings, each with its own nuances. Majority of the time, a pharmacy technician will work closely with a licensed pharmacist however, there are multiple positions available as a certified pharmacy technician!  A major misconception with the role has led many to believe that a pharmacy technician can only work behind the counter of a retail pharmacy, which is 100% not true! There are many positions in the field that become available once certified with the CPhT credentials.  Compounding Specialist The ..read more

PTCB credentials are designed for use exclusively in the United States and its territories (US). Therefore, PTCB exams are generally only administered in the US. Active members of the US military and their spouses are eligible to test anywhere in the world. Other applicants outside of the US are only eligible to take a PTCB exam at a US-based Pearson VUE test center if they meet specific criteria. To be eligible to apply for PTCB CPhT Certification, an applicant must complete one of the following requirements:  Pathway 1 A PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program (or co ..read more

Fast forward to pharmacy technicians being authorized to administer immunizations. In 2017, Idaho was the first state to approve technician immunizations. Other states quickly followed their lead. As pharmacists and also pharmacy technicians, we know that technician roles are expanding and technician-administered immunizations are here to stay. However, most boards of pharmacy do not allow technicians to administer vaccines on their own. That raises the question: Who is liable for a technician-administered immunization? This is a new regulatory environment that will likely change, but let’s ..read more

Pharm Tech EDU spotlights Paul A. of Canton, Michigan. Paul was one of the first students to complete Pharm Tech EDU’s curriculum. Paul’s ambition & dedication to fast-track his education showed his commitment to furthering his educational background within the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, Paul was featured with our national partner AAPT (American Association of Pharmacy Technicians), as being recognized for his great work through the Pharm Tech EDU Pharmacy Technician Program.  “This is an excellent program that is very affordable! I would highly recom ..read more

With tons of options for different careers within healthcare, how will you choose a path that’s right for you? If you don’t have any idea what you want to do, the task may seem insurmountable. Fortunately, it isn’t. Follow an organized process and you will increase your chances of making a good decision. Make a list of occupations You probably have multiple lists of occupations in front of you at this point. One generated by each of the self-assessment tools you may have used online. To keep yourself organized, you should combine them into one master list.&nbs ..read more

Technical support in a pharmacy is included under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This work requires a working knowledge of the following: pharmacy nomenclature, pharmaceutical strengths and characteristics; pharmaceutical systems of weights, measures; operation of pharmacy equipment; and pharmaceutical procedures.  PharmTechEDU will help you along your journey  to enhance your future career. Technical and medical support positions require special knowledge and skills. These skills can be acquired on the job, or through training once you are hired. Sometimes certificati ..read more