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Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:03:22 GMT

NPTA is the #1 provider of technician CE programs in the United States, and we are an ACPE-accredited provider. Online CE CE Packets Live CE Recorded CE ...

Compounding Certification

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:33:00 GMT

NPTA’s Compounding Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy technicians on the topic of extemporaneous, non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding. Extemperaneous pharmaceutical compounding is both an art and a science. Advanced career path options are available for pharmacy technicians with a comprehensive knowledge of compounding and experience with the latest equipment, techniques and methods. This program offers both! Target Audience - Certified Pharmacy Technicians - Pharmacy Technician Students - Pharmacists Course Details The course requirements include: - 10 Home Study Modules with Exams - 2 Days Hands-On Training How the Course Works Participants must complete eleven separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam. A score of 70% or higher is required for each exam. After completing the home-based study modules, participants attend and complete NPTA’s two-day Pharmaceutical...

Celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:34:06 GMT

Here are some suggestions on how to celebrate National Pharmay Technician Day:

1. Make a poster/banner to hang up in your pharmacy.

2. Provide brochures or flyers to patients explaining the role of CPhTs in providing care.

3. Host a luncheon for the pharmacy technicians...or plan an after-work get together.

4. Go speak to students at a local pharmacy technician program.

5. Get an official proclamation from your mayor, city council or governor.

Post a comment and add your own ideas to share.

Click here for pharmacy technician gifts!

Hurricane Ike Update

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:33:36 GMT

RE: NPTA & STAT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 9-22-08 (Monday) Our offices have successfully reopened and our standard communication systems have been restored. All orders submitted between 9-11-08 and 9-21-08 have been processed and shipped. All CE credits from RxPO 2008 have been processed and mailed. We expect to be caught up with memberships/renewals/subscriptions by the end of this week. Thanks to everyone for your patience and thoughts over the past 10 days. We appreciate your support! 9-21-08 (Sunday) Great News... Power has been restored to the NPTA Home Office and STAT Training Center! Our offices will reopen on Monday morning, however we still anticipate that it will take the full week to catch up on all of our work. The physical damages to the office will be under restoration for approximately six to eight weeks. Orders/Applications will begin to be processed on Monday and will be shipped in order of their original submission date. We...

Online CE

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:34:53 GMT

Note: If you are an NPTA Member - you already have a Username and Password established for the website. Your initial Username is your NPTA Member ID Number and your initial Password is your 5 digit postal code. After logging in, you may change either your Username and/or Password. How Does Online CE Work? - click here Course Title Hrs. ACPE # Price LAW NEW Understanding Cholesterol 2 384-000-08-006-H01-T FREE -Mem $10.00 -Non NEW Controlled Substances & Drugs of Abuse 2 384-000-08-005-H03-T FREE -Mem $10.00 -Non YES Pharmacy Technicians & Legal Liability 1 384-000-08-003-H03-T FREE -Mem $10.00 -Non YES ...

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:58:14 GMT

Stay tuned....details on RxPO 2009 coming soon!

National Pharmacy Technician Day

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:06:14 GMT

National Pharmacy Technician Day
October 21, 2008

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care.
National Pharmacy Technician Day has been designed to recognize their contributions.

NPTA will be offering 10 hours of FREE Online CE from 10/20/08 - 10/24/08.
for ALL pharmacy technicians, as our sign of appreciation and respect. See links below.

- Want Ideas on How to Celebrate? - click here

- Looking for a Gift? - click here

New Share Your Pharmacy Tech Day Photos - click here

FREE Online CE

Beginning 10/20/08

Convention

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:38:19 GMT

RxPO 2008 Online Program Slides Coming Soon (password required) RxPO 2009 Location/Details to be announced!

Links

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:50:36 GMT

Featured at RxPO 2008 Keynote: Taking the Harm Out of Pharmacy

FLAAME - Families Launching Action Against Medication Errors

www.flaame.org

Featured at RxPO 2008 Keynote: Moving Forward - Current Issues with Technician Standards

ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

www.acpe-accredit.org

ASHP Technician Program Accredtation

www.ashp.org/Import/MEMBERCENTER/Technicians/Training.aspx

ICPT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

www.nationaltechexam.org

NABP - National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

www.nabp.net

PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

www.ptcb.org

IV Certification

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:18:23 GMT

NPTA’s Sterile Product Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy technicians on the topic of sterile product preparation and aseptic technique, including USP <797>. Most health-system pharmacy settings require IV certification and/or prior experience for employment consideration. This course is designed to meet all applicable State Board of Pharmacy training requirements for IV Certified Pharmacy Technicians! Target Audience - Certified Pharmacy Technicians - Pharmacy Technician Students This program is not approved for pharmacists. Course Details The course requirements include: - 9 Home Study Modules - 2 Days Hands-On Training - 8 Process Technique Validations >>Complete Learning Objectives How the Course Works Participants must complete nine separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exam. A score of 70% or higher is required for each exam. After completing the home-based...

Detailed Schedule

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:04:37 GMT

Sunday, August 17, 2008 12:00 - 13:00 Volunteer Orientation & Luncheon 16:00 - 20:00 Registration Open Monday, August 18, 2008 07:00 - 17:00 Registration Open 07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast 08:00 - 09:30 Breakout Sessions USP 797 Revisions CFC to HFA Inhalers FDA Update 10:00 - 12:00 Keynote Session with Mike Johnston, CPhT 12:00 - 14:00 Luncheon & Exhibits 14:15 - 15:45 Breakout Sessions ADD/ADHD - Part I Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs CMS Update 16:00 - 17:30 Breakout Sessions ADD/ADHD - Part II DEA Update The Eco-Friendly Pharmacy 19:00 - 20:30 Volunteer & Speaker Reception [Invitation Only] Tuesday, August 19, 2008 07:00 - 17:00 Registration Open 07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast 08:00 - 09:30 Breakout Sessions Kidney Failure Quality Assurance FDA Update 10:00 - 12:00 Keynote Session Interview with Kelly Jerry Industry Panel Forum (ACPE, ASHP, ICPT, NABP and PTCB) ...

Membership intro

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:54:27 GMT

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Schedule Overview

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:20:46 GMT

Sunday, August 17, 2008

12:00 - 13:00 Volunteer Orientation & Luncheon
16:00 - 20:00 Registration Open

Monday, August 18, 2008

07:00 - 17:00 Registration Open

07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast

08:00 - 09:30 Breakout Sessions

10:00 - 12:00 Keynote Session

12:00 - 14:00 Luncheon & Exhibits

14:15 - 15:45 Breakout Sessions

16:00 - 17:30 Breakout Sessions

19:00 - 20:30 Volunteer & Speaker Reception [Invitation Only]

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

07:00 - 17:00 Registration Open

07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast

08:00 - 09:30 Breakout Sessions

10:00 - 12:00 Keynote Session

12:00 - 14:00 Luncheon & Exhibits

14:15 - 15:45 Breakout Sessions

16:00 - 17:30 Breakout Sessions

Schedule is subject to change.

Hotel Reservations

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:19:22 GMT

The Golden Nugget is offering a special discount rate of $69 per night for RxPO attendees.This is the LOWEST room rate offered to attendees since 1999! Call: 1-800-634-3454 Group: National Pharmacy Technician Association Deadline: July 18, 2008, based on availability Rates are based on single/double occupancy and are subject to Clark County Downtown Room Tax (currently 11%). A $20 surcharge will apply per person/per night over two guests. The first night's room and tax will be required to guarantee reservations. Check-In Time: 3:00 PM Check-Out Time: 12:00 Noon Luggage may be stored with the bell desk, if necessary. About The Golden Nugget The Golden Nugget is proud to hold the AAA Four-Diamond Award for 31 consecutive years - and our luxurious surroundings are sure to please even the most expensive tastes. Three towers feature 1,907 beautifully furnished guest rooms and suites. Unwind in the elegant ambience of rich brown and beige décor set amidst...

Travel Discounts

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:36:44 GMT

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES

Online

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Choose your fligt times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZDVSCPVJYC in the Offer Code Box.

Phone/Travel Agents

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Call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 for reservations.

Refer to Z Code: ZDVS and Agreement Code: CPVJYC

HERTZ RENTAL CARS

Online/Phone

Hertz is offering discounted rates on rental cars as low as $27 per day.

For reservations, go online to www.hertz.com and use CV#022L2650, or call 1-800-654-2240.

Exhbitors

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:00:14 GMT

For information on exhibiting and
sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Juan Vasquez

Corporate Sales Manager

ph 1-888-247-8700 x 202

juan@asyntria.com

Keynote Sessions

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:18:20 GMT

Taking the Harm Out of Pharmacy- A Look at Medication Errors

Kelly Jerry has granted her first "industry" interview to NPTA, since losing her daughter as a result of a preventable medication error. Kelly will share the account of her daughter's tragedy as well as the road to lobbying for change and the introduction of "Emily's Law," named in honor of her daughter.

Featuring:
Kelly Jerry - Mother of Emily, the 2 year old that died as a result of a medication error and motivation for the recently introducted federal legislation - HR 5491

Mike Johnston, CPhT - NPTA

Moving Forward - Current Issues with Pharmacy Technician Standards & Regulations

Be a part of history as officials from the leading organizations in pharmacy share the stage together for the first time as a panel. The session will highlight current trends and issues related to pharmacy technician standards and regulations, as well as questions submitted by attendees!

Featuring:

Mike Johnston, CPhT - NPTA

ACPE Representative (Confirmed)

ASHP Representative (Confirmed)

ICPT Representative (Confirmed)

NABP Representative (Confirmed)

NACDS Representative (Invited)

NCPA Representative (Confirmed)

PTCB Representative (Confirmed)

Program Listings

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:08:05 GMT

Below is a listing of currently approved CE programs planned for RxPO 2008. More detailed information on these and 20+ other breakout sessions still being planned. General Sessions Taking the Harm Out of Pharmacy- A Look at Medication Errors Mike Johnston, CPhT - NPTA Kelly Jerry - Mother of Emily, the 2 year old that died as a result of a medication error and motivation for the recently introducted federal legislation - HR 5491 Moving Forward - Current Issues with Pharmacy Technician Standards & Regulations Mike Johnston, CPhT - NPTA ACPE Representative ASHP Representative ICPT Representative NABP Representative NCPA Representative PTCB Representative Breakout Sessions ADD/ADHD: Signs, Symptoms and a Cure? Customer Service Matters High-Alert Medications and High-Risk Processes Joint Commission Standards and...

CE Policies

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:50:01 GMT

Testing & Grading Procedures

1. Each participant must achieve a score of 70% or higher on the examination/post-test to receive credit for the program.

2. Participants whom score 69% or below will be notified and permitted to retake the exam one time at no additional charge.

3. Participants must answer each question on the CE Answer Form; decide which choice is the best answer and select the letter of the response representing your choice.

4. Statements of CE Credit will be issued and delivered within 4-6 weeks for handwritten submissions and immediately for online submissions. Incorrect or incomplete forms may delay delivery of statement.

5. CE Answer Forms should be mailed to: STAT CE, PO BOX 683148, Houston, TX 77268.

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CE Packets

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:09:36 GMT

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