Pharmacology for Medical Careers Ohio 2016 ACTE Connections to Education Conference July 26, 2016 Columbus, Ohio Nick Milasnovich National Sales Manager

? What’s New with On-Line Program ?  All sections received a total upgrade to include:  Female voice narration  New photos  New images  New meds added  Learn files updated for all sections  Test questions deleted/added  Content updated to current pharmacy procedures  Calculations section added spring 2016  Free Teacher Programs- stay active for 90 days but can be renewed.  If purchase is made, a free program is provided to teacher for term of purchase.

Pharmacology for Medical Careers Prepares for or Supplements Careers in Following Professions: ▪ Medical doctor ▪ Pharmacist ▪ Physician assistant ▪ Registered nurse ▪ Nurse practitioner ▪ Licensed Practical Nurse ▪ Certified Nursing Assistant ▪ Medical technician ▪ Pharmacy technician

Advantages of Health Science Students Taking the PMC Program  Students can work in a pharmacy while attending postsecondary medical training.  CPhT credential will be noted on applications to various medical schools.  Pharmacy and drug knowledge before medical training are valuable to studies and beyond.  Most medical professionals write or administer prescriptions.

Option for Pharmacy Technician Certification Remains! Duties :  Pharmacy Technicians:  Assist pharmacist with non-judgmental tasks;  Count, pour, weigh, measure, and label;  Master computer skills/keyboarding;  Practice customer service skills;  Use phone/communication skills.  Medications must be checked by pharmacist before dispensing to patient.

PassAssured Program Capabilities  On-line curriculum and testing  question test bank each for curriculum testing and end-of program testing  Five levels of testing  Teacher releases tests to students  Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-line computer on-line computer  Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student when needed  Messaging system via the program between teacher and student is efficient way of communicating

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB  Governing Board Make-up  American Pharmacists Association  American Society of Health-System Pharmacists ****ASHP****  Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists  Michigan Pharmacists Association  National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists ASHP  By 2020, PTCB will require candidates for initial certification to successfully complete an ASHP accredited education program.  Accreditation fees of ASHP:  $500 initial fee  One site - $2400 per year  Two sites - $3200 per year  Three sites - $3800 per year

States Recognizing the National Healthcareer Association ExCPT Exam States Recognizing the National Healthcareer Association ExCPT Exam  29 States that approved ExCPT  AL, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MN, MI, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OR, RI, SD, TN, UT, VI, WA, WV  6 States have not approved ExCPT NC, ND, SC TX, VT, WY  Remaining states do not require certification or certification under review

National Healthcareer Association’s Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)  Optional exam to PTCB in 29 states  Both PTCB and ExCPT exams are accreditated by the National Commission of Certifiying Agencies  TXBOP had exams evaluated by 3 rd party  Evaluator #1 ExCPT 576 PTCB 592  Evaluator #2 ExCPT 530 PTCB 554

Ohio Pharmacy Technician Law/Rules  Effective April 8, 2009: A “qualified” pharmacy technician means a person who pharmacy technician means a person who is under the supervision of a pharmacist and to is under the supervision of a pharmacist and to whom all the following apply: whom all the following apply:  Be at least 18 years of age  Possess a high school diploma  Pass a criminal records check  Pass a competency exam approved by the OHBOP

Ohio Pharmacy Technician Law/Rules (Continued)  Effective September 21, 2009: The following are qualified pharmacy technician exams offered by a national pharmacy technician certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.  The examination provided by National Healthcareer Association: Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)   The Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) provided by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)  ptcb.org

National Healthcareer Association National Healthcareer Association Examination for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (EXCPT)  ExCPT Examination contains 110 questions in three job function areas. 100 questions are graded. Two hour exam.  Requirements:  High school diploma or GED  No felony conviction, or crime related to controlled substances  Examination fee: $105

National Pharmacy Technician Certification Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)   The PTCB Examination contains 90 questions in three job function areas. 80 questions are graded.  Requirements:  High school diploma or its equivalent  No felony conviction  The examination fee is $129.00

Bundle Available to Students Who Take the ExCPT Exam  Bundle includes:  Pharmacology for Medical Careers Program  NHA ExCPT exam  Free ExCPT practice exam ($25 savings)  $25 discount on PMC program  Total savings- $50  Bundle cost for both program and exam-$379

PassAssured Ordering Information PassAssured Ordering Information  Pharmacology for Medical Careers  $299 per student for one year license  Free training for the educator (20 minutes in length)  Free technical assistance for the educator during the year  Free teacher program  Dealer in Ohio is: Buckeye Educational Systems 150 Industrial Avenue Lexington, OH

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