Pharmacology for Medical Careers North Carolina ACTE Conference July 24, 2013 Greensboro, NC Nick Milasnovich National Sales Manager Laurel Andrews N.F.Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center

Pharmacology for Medical Careers ( Pharmacy Technician Training Program ) Pharmacology for Medical Careers ( Pharmacy Technician Training Program ) North Carolina North Carolina ACTE Conference ACTE Conference July 24, 2013 July 24, 2013 Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC Nick Milasnovich Nick Milasnovich National Sales Manager National Sales Manager Laurel Andrews Laurel Andrews N.F.Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center

Pharmacology for Medical Careers Prepares for or Supplements Careers in Following Health Professions:  Medical doctor  Pharmacist  Physician assistant  Registered nurse  Nurse practitioner  Licensed Practical Nurse  Certified Nursing Assistant  Pharmacy technician  Free programs and training are available to teachers.

Why take the Pharmacology for Medical Careers Program?  Teaches HSE students about pharmacy operations, identification of drugs, and prepares for technician jobs while still in high school.  Schools districts are seeking CTE programs leading to state or national certification and containing option for end-of course testing.  Provides a foundation of pharmacy operations and medications for all future medical careers.  PMC graduates can become employed parttime as nationally certified pharm techs while working their way through medical school.  Students completing a PMC program are ahead of their peers in postsecondary medical training.

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.

Program Structure  PassAssured programs are accredited through the Texas Pharmacy Association by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  Self-paced instruction for high school seniors, or adults  Course can be completed in one or two semesters  Teacher facilitates; does not lecture  Allows high school or post-secondary graduation credit  Classroom options: * Class within a class * Independent study * Distance learning * Self contained

PassAssured Program Capabilities  On-line curriculum and testing  question test bank each for curriculum testing and end-of program testing  Four levels of testing  Teacher releases tests to students  Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-line computer.  Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student when needed  Messaging system via the program between teacher and student  Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and learning games

New Program Features  Student job interview techniques  Virtual concept  No additional cost  Ready now  Future Changes  Program being adapted to iPad!  New virtual pharmacy prescription component under development  Communication skills component under development  Available for school year

North Carolina Pharmacy Technician Regulation  NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy technicians  Techs must register within 30 days of employment in a pharmacy  Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB exam  Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: passed the pharmacy technician certification board exam, or its equivalent

North Carolina Pharmacy Statistics 09/11 09/12 13,010 13,945  Pharmacists-active 13,010 13,945  10,062 10,620  Pharmacists-residing in NC 10,062 10,620 14,448 15,052  Pharmacy Technicians 14,448 15,052  Number of Pharmacies  Chain 1,219 1,246  Independent  Hospital  Others ,543 2,740  Total 2,543 2,740

PassAssured’s Program  Pharmacology for Medical Careers  240 Hour Curriculum that may be structured in a year long course  Major sections: Orientation; Federal law; Medical Review; Aseptic Techniques; Calculations; Pharmacy Operations  Contains the learning games of the “Study Aids”  Electronic flash cards  Top 200 Drugs  Name Brands  Generics  Sigs  Roman Numerals  Abbreviations  Contains “Study Aids” testing system

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

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

Purchasing Sources  School district/school purchases  Parent purchases  Fund raisers  Pharmacy contributions  Education foundations

PassAssured Ordering Information PassAssured Ordering Information  Pharmacology for Medical Careers or Pharmacy Technician Training Program  $250 per student for one year license  Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length)  Free technical assistance for the educator during the year  Free teacher program  Dealer in North Carolina is: Southern Educational Systems 380 Wingo Heights Road Spartanburg, SC

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