Pharmacology for Medical Careers Ohio Connections to Education Conference July 31, 2014 Nick Milasnovich National Sales Manager

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  Medical technician  Pharmacy technician

Why take the Pharmacology for Medical Careers Program?  Teaches healthcare 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 national/state 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 part-time 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.

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 dispense prescriptions.

Option for Pharmacy Technician Certification Remains!  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 theTexas 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

Major Supplements to the PMC Program in Last Five Years  Study Aids  Job Interview Module  Communications Module  HIPAA Regulations  Exit Exam  Virtual Rx  iPad and Mac compatible  IN PROCESS  Update of Pharmacy Operations subsection  Aseptic techniques update of USP) 797 ( United States Pharmacopeia) ( United States Pharmacopeia)

Price Increase July 1, 2014  Price of program increased from $250 to $299  Last increase was 6 years ago  Eight curriculum improvements costly  Much enhanced curriculum  Provides basic pharmacology terms and knowledge for all HSE students

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 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 /student purchases  Fund raisers  Pharmacy contributions  Educational foundations

PassAssured Ordering Information  Pharmacology for Medical Careers or Student XL Version  $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 student program for health science teachers Buckeye Educational Systems  Dealer in Ohio is: Buckeye Educational Systems 150 Industrial Drive Lexington, Ohio Lexington, Ohio Phone Phone

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