1. Pharmacy Technician By: Christopher Williams, CPhT, RPhT Zakaria I. Ganiyu, MBA, MS, CPhT October 20, 2014 October 20, 2014 Prince George’s County Public School System

2. Introductions Guest Introduction Student Introduction What do you know about pharmacy? What do pharmacy staff do? Prince George’s County Public School System

3. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING: CPhT Pre-requisite: high school diploma or GED or completion of a pharmacy technician training program An average cost of about $12-$15,000 per program* *Based on various DC Metropolitan vocational schools’ tuitions Prince George’s County Public School System

4. A CAREER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Prince George’s County Public School System

5. “ The right drug, in the right dose, via the right route, to the right patient, at the right time. ” PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

6. Employment Outlook The increased use of prescription drugs has spurred an increased demand for pharmacy technicians. 18% Expected National Growth Rate by 2018* More & more pharmacists’ duties are now performed by Pharmacy Technicians. *According to Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI) Prince George’s County Public School System

7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

8. Role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in any area that does not require professional judgment. Prince George’s County Public School System

9. Some Duties of a Pharmacy Technician include, but not limited to: Verify prescription information. Prepare medication per pharmacist’s request. Retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and mix medications. Select containers and prepare labels. Prepare insurance claim forms. Establish and maintain patient records. Prince George’s County Public School System

10. Various Pharmacy Career Areas:  Retail  Hospital  Home Infusion  Industry  Mail-Order  Managed Care  Nuclear Pharmacy Prince George’s County Public School System  Poison Control  Veterinary  Academia/Teaching  Research  Government  Military  Other ( ever-emerging )

11. Students will be introduced to various topics such as: Drug preparation, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations. Learn to assist in pharmaceutical preparations, focus heavily on calculations and complete daily tasks required in any pharmacy environment. Prince George’s County Public School System What to Expect in a Pharmacy Technician Training Program

12. Thank You! Prince George’s County Public School System

13. QUESTIONS?