Information about Pharmacy Technicians
The Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC)
1) The Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) is an organization for
educators of Pharmacy Technicians. Members from the United States, Canada
and Puerto Rico meet once a year to discuss issues related to the
education, training, and certification of Pharmacy Technicians. The 1995
meeting was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in July in conjunction with
the AACP conference (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy). In July
of 1996 there will be another joint conference for PTEC and AACP members in
Reno, Nevada.
PTEC members receive quarterly newsletters and a subscription to the Journal
of Pharmacy Technology.
For more information about PTEC please contact :
Pharmacy Technician Educators Council
1426 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA
22314-2841
Telephone: (703) 683-9493
or e-mail Brenda Hanneson at bhannes@access.mbnet.mb.ca
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
2) The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) offers an
Accreditation Service to qualifying Pharmacy Technician Programs. At the
PTEC annual general meeting in July, 1995 a motion was passed stating that
PTEC strongly recommends that all PTEC members seek accreditation by
ASHP for their Pharmacy Technician Programs.
For more information about ASHP Accreditation Services please contact:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: (301) 657-3000
Fax: (301) 652-8278
National Certification of Pharmacy Technicians
3) The National Certification of Pharmacy Technicians is now a reality. The
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) was set up to provide a
consolidated voluntary national certification program for Pharmacy
Technicians. The PTCB is responsible for the development and implementation
of policies related to voluntary national certification of Pharmcy
Technicians. The first examination date was July 29, 1995. Exams are also
scheduled for September and December of 1995.
Individuals who meet all eligibility requirements and who successfully pass
the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam may use the initials
"CPhT" after their names. Certification is valid for two years.
For more information please contact:
Professional Examination Service
c/o PTCB (701) Testing Office
475 Riverside Drive
New York, MY 10115-0089
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