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RxPO 2010

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:44:54 GMT

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National Pharmacy Technician Day

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:03:12 GMT

National Pharmacy Technician Day
October 26, 2010

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

Please stay tuned for an update on Pharmacy Technician Day from NPTA!

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Online CE

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:18:16 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 The Matter of Ethics: A Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians 2 0384-0000-10-008-H04-T FREE -Mem $15.00 -Non The ABCs of Hepatitis: Epidemiology, Prevention and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis 1 0384-0000-10-009-H04-T FREE -Mem $15.00 -Non Understanding Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Their Medications 2 0384-0000-10-005-H04-T FREE -Mem $15.00 -Non ...

Chemo Certification

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:57:11 GMT

NPTA's Chemo Certification Course has been designed to train pharmacy professionals on the proper handling of hazardous drugs. Most health-system pharmacy settings require Chemo/Hazardous Drug Certification and/or prior experience for employment consideration. This course is designed to meet all applicable State Board of Pharmacy training requirements for Chemo Certification. Click Here to Request More Information Prerequisite Target Audience - Certified Pharmacy Technicians - Pharmacy Technician Students - Pharmacists Course Details The course requirements include: - 10 Home Study Modules - 1 Days Hands-On Training - 5 Process Technique Validations >>Complete Learning Objectives How the Course Works Participants must complete ten separate modules of home-based learning, comprised of a reading assignment and comprehensive exams. A score of 70% or higher is required for each...

Certificate Programs

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:28:28 GMT

NPTA offers the following ACPE-accredited programs,
each integrating home study learning with hands-on training,
to provide CPhT specialization.

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:21:45 GMT

Strengthen the Profession.
Enhance Your Colleague's Career.

Your personal endorsement of NPTA is by far our most effective recruitment tool. You know the value of NPTA membership and how it helps you remain on the cutting edge of our profession. Tell your colleagues about the benefits of membership in NPTA - you will strengthen the profession and help NPTA grow.

Enrich the pool of ideas and information available through the association by referring a colleague today.

Click here for a membership application [PDF] to share with your colleagues.

PTCB Certification Exam

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:26:58 GMT

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam About the PTCB Exam: The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam is a nationally accredited certification exam for pharmacy technicians offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Individuals who pass the exam are given the designation CPhT (certified pharmacy technician). A certificate and a wallet card are sent to newly certified pharmacy technicians approximately six to eight weeks after taking the exam. Once you are certified, your certification is valid for two years. In order to take the exam, candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements specified by the PTCB. These requirements are: Candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., a GED or foreign diploma). No felony conviction. No drug or pharmacy related convictions, including misdemeanors. These violations must be disclosed to PTCB. No denial, suspension, revocation, or...

2010 Schedule

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:34:48 GMT

Volume/Issue No. Est. Mail Date* CE Topic(s) Features Volume 11 Issue 1 2-26-2010 Pharmacy Law & Regulations 2.0 contact hours Health Care Reform Top Pharmacy News Stories of 2009 Infant Botulism High-Tech Techs Volume 11 Issue 2 4-26-2010 Psycological Disorders & Their Treatments 2.0 contact hours Pharmacy Technology & Automation Medication Therapy Management (MTM) NPTA Annual Report Volume 11 Issue 3 6-21-2010 The Matter of Ethics 2.0 Contact Hours The ABCs of Hepatitis (bonus CE) 1.0 Contact Hour Black Market Drugs & The Pharmacy Technician ...

About Today's Technician

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:31:14 GMT

Today's Technician Magazine:

is an award-winning publication (see below)
is published six times per year
includes a minimum of 2 hours of ACPE-accredited CE for CPhTs
is a full-color, glossy trade publication

Regular Editorial Departments include:

Publisher's Note
News Briefs
Now Available!
Behind the Counter
Within the System
At the Blackboard
In the Lead

Today's Technician Magazine has been recognized with an APEX 2006 Award for Publication Excellence in magazine and journal writing, judged amongst more than 1,540 other magazines, journals and newspapers across the United States.

LTF Support Page

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:49:27 GMT

For Forms/Documents - please scroll below video. Sterile Products Trainer In-Service Video Forms Trainer Profile [PDF] Campus Dossier [word] Change of Status Form [word] Presentations Sterile Product Trainer In-Service [powerpoint] Module 1 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 2 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 3 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 4 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 5 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 6 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 7 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 8 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Module 9 Instructions Quiz Answer Form Answer Sheet Training Log Training Log Validations Aseptic Handwashing Horizontal Hood Vertical Hood Ampule Vial TPN Ampule - Hazardous Vial - Hazardous Label Prep ...

Member Benefits

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:13:06 GMT

Core Benefits Today's Technician™ and Special Publications Membership includes six bi-monthly issues of Today's Technician™ magazine - the Premier Journal for Pharmacy Technicians. Each issue of Today's Technician™ includes a minimum of 2 hours of ACPE-accredited CE for certified pharmacy technicians. In addition, NPTA publishes, from time to time, special items just for our members. You can expect to receive your first issue within six to eight weeks. Tech Trends™ E-Newsletter Delivered monthly to your e-mail address, Tech Trends™ provides timely articles of interest concerning industry trends, association news and issues affecting pharmacy technicians. Tech Trends™ also provides a list of upcoming events and recently added job listings. Resource and Support Network™ A network comprised of individuals on a local, state, national and international level ready to assist...

Hotel Information

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:13:32 GMT

NPTA is proud to announce it's official parnership with:

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The DoubleTree - IAH Hotel is offering discounted rates for NPTA Members/Students who are registered for any of the NPTA Certification Courses:

Special rates of $109/night!
Shuttle Transportation to/from IAH airport
Shuttle transportation to/from the NPTA Training Center

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***Home Page - NPTA Events

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:37:17 GMT

IV Certification
June 28-29

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Compounding Certification

July 22-23

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Chemo Certification

June 30

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CE Webinars

Compounding Certification

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:27:30 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! Click Here for More Information 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...

The NPTA Training Institute

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:20:48 GMT

Conveniently located within 10 minutes of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport, NPTA's Training Institute is a brand-new, state-of-the-art training and conference center.

NPTA's Training Institute features a sterile lab with ante-room, a "wet" lab for compounding, a conference room for seminars/classroom-style programs, a student lounge with computers/internet access and more.

Address
15832 W. Hardy Road, #640
Houston, Tx 77060
p. 888-247-8700

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IV Certification

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:19:59 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! Click Here to Request More Information 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...

Membership intro

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:23:30 GMT

Download this application to pay by check Members Application

How to be Your Pharmacy's MVP

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:14:22 GMT

Employers are looking for the best from their workforce. They want "Most Valuable Players"--people who have a mix of skills, who don't rely on a clock to know when they are finished working and who are lifelong learners. Do you have what it takes to be the MVP in your pharmacy?

Here are a few characteristics and traits essential to being an MVP, in my opinion:

Master juggler. Pharmacies, of all varieties and practice settings, need people who are flexible and can handle several tasks at once. Plus, they like to see people who tackle more work as needed--and who don't need to be asked to do so first.
Problem-solver. MVPs like to solve problems, and managers value their willingness to do so.
Conflict manager. The ability to resolve conflicts is a coveted skill in most organizations. Companies are looking for employees who can build positive relationships between people, yet don't shy away from controversy.

What additional characteristics and traits would YOU consider essential to being a pharmacy's MVP? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and share this link with your friends and co-workers.

I'd love to hear your ideas and continue adding to this list!

---Mike Johnston, CPhT

Enroll for NPTA's Online Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

Tue, 25 May 2010 20:14:49 GMT

The enrollment process has been made both affordable and convenient! Determine which payment option your prefer. Tuition list price is $2299. Prepay Option = $1899 (Save $400) Flex-Plan Option = $259 today + seventeen monthly auto-deduct payments of $120 Select which enrollment method is most convenient for you - online, phone, fax or mail. Print off a copy of the Enrollment Contract, fill it out, sign it, date it and fax it back to 888-247-8706. An enrollment contract is required regardless of which payment option or enrollment method you choose. About the Career | About the Program | About the Courses | ENROLL TODAY | Questions: Call 1-888-247-8700 or E-mail Enroll Online Prepay Option Flex-Plan Option Enroll by Phone Prepay or Flex-Plan 1-888-247-8700 Enroll by Fax/Mail Prepay or Flex-Plan Enrollment Contract