Pharmacy Technician Certificate: Summer 2018

Pharmacy Technician Staff Department Chairperson Connie Grossman, Ph.D. Program Coordinator Tywan Banks, M.Ed. Faculty Sacha Tadros, PharmD Kristin Brower, PharmD Deni Davis, PharmD Kristin McSweeny, PharmD Office Specialist Vincent R. Cocozza, UN 308, 614-287-2521, vcocozza@cscc.edu

CSCC Offerings Certificate of Completion, with credits going towards Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Multi-Skilled Health Students that opt to continue their studies in Multi-Skilled Health can choose from a variety of other programs that will count towards their AAS degree. Phlebotomy HIMT (Health Information Management Technician) CPR/First Aid EKG Health Care Manager Clinical Laboratory Assisting Many more **Financial assistance may also be available for students that have declared a multi-skilled health degree major

Becoming Certified State Vs. National Requirements There is no federal standard for training and competency The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy will require registration to become a pharmacy technician beginning April 6, 2018 Two national examinations are available PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) ExCPT (Examination for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) The accreditation process has been currently halted while ASHP reviews standards.

Why Should You Consider Certification The CPhT designation: signifies an individual’s competence as a technician, and indicates a high level of knowledge and skill. Mark of achievement that employers, colleagues, and others will recognize. You may earn more, and may cost your employer less time and money in training you. Some employers may pay or reimburse the employee for the cost to take a certification exam (if successfully completed), and/or provide training assistance for a certification exam.

Potential Job Opportunities A certified A certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) may have the following title(s): Pharmacy technician lead Inventory Specialist Inpatient pharmacy technician Pharmacy manager Investigation drug service technician Information systems support technician Product support analyst Pharmacy technician specialist Compounding pharmacy technician Pharmacy order entry technician Narcotics lead technician Pharmacy technician educator

Why Should You Consider Certification According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32% from 2010 to 2020.

Higher pay rates may be given due to: As with any job, it depends on where you work but your beginning pay may range from $8.00 to $14.00 per hour in Central Ohio area. Higher pay rates may be given due to: shift differentials (i.e. working evenings or weekends) becoming a Certified Technician

Pharmacy Technicians in the Field

Plan of Study for Certificate Program Course CR MULT 1500 Concepts for the Pharmacy Technician 4 BMGT 1008 21st Century Workplace Skills 2 MULT 1525 Basic Health Care Analytical Concepts 1 MKTG 1230 Customer Service & Sales 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours 10 MULT 1500 and MULT 1525 are co-requisite courses. BMGT 1008 is “on-demand” course. This means that you will need permission to register for this course.

Additional Program Information BCI & FBI-background check/fingerprints and drug testing with program acceptance http://www.cscc.edu/academics/departments/multi-skilled/pdf/Pharm_Tech_FPDT.PDF FBI fingerprint/background check-when applying for licensure in Ohio Convicted felons may not be approved for licensure in Ohio Registration opens February 19th, 2018! Students will need to have their background check and Drug screen started by the first day of class to remain in the Pharm Tech program.

Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process: A valid CSCC email is REQUIRED: Example: tturner@student.cscc.edu You must be near a printer to print necessary forms for drug test & fingerprinting. You will only have 3 business days to complete your drug test You will only have 14 business days to complete your fingerprinting

Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process: 3. Have your credit card (Visa/MasterCard) information ready in order to process payment. Your credit card will be charged the current amount to complete for the service. 4. Go to https://mycb.castlebranch.com/

Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process: Enter the ‘Package Code’ OC42fpdt in top right corner of screen where it says “place order” Acknowledge terms and conditions in order to create a profile and login Complete profile & e-sign forms as they appear Print Fingerprint Control Form Schedule your drug test and print eScreen ePassport

Enter Package Code Here

Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process: Drug testing: go to collection site listed on ePassport Bring ePassport & government photo ID, e.g. – driver’s license Suggest that you research the drug testing site Fingerprinting Bring Fingerprint Control Form & government photo ID, e.g. – driver’s license Students and CSCC designated Drug Screen/Background Check Coordinator will receive background results.

Pharmacy Related Topics Covered in Class Prepare medications for dispensing to patients according to physician order Screen medication orders for completion and accuracy Maintain and stock inventory Purchase pharmaceuticals and supplies Perform dosage calculations as required Adhere to all federal and state regulations including all OSHA standards, standard precautions, aseptic techniques, as well as HIPAA regulations Provide excellent customer service by understanding customer attitudes and behaviors

Practice in our mock pharmacy lab!

Potential Employment Opportunities Students will have the opportunity to meet employers from around the Columbus area. Employers from the following fields may be available to talk to students in class. Home infusion Retail pharmacy Hospital pharmacy Long-term care Nuclear pharmacy Health Plans/HMO Pharmacy Groups

Class Opportunities Engaging Industry Speakers From Neighboring Pharmacies Tours of Local Pharmacies

Class Opportunities cont.

Current Offerings Current students: log into CougarWeb New students: click on appropriate course schedule https://www.cscc.edu/academics/courses/

How to Register 3. Receive instructions on how to register. Take a short quiz based on this presentation using the following link: Information Session Quiz. You will receive a confirmation receipt via email. Send an email to Sacha Tadros, stadros1@cscc.edu, or Tywan Banks, tbanks@cscc.edu, with the following information: Name CSCC email address (if using any other email address) Cougar ID Quiz confirmation receipt 3. Receive instructions on how to register.

interest in the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program. Questions? Thank you for your interest in the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program. Please direct any questions to Sacha Tadros at stadros1@cscc.edu or Tywan Banks at tbanks@cscc.edu.