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Pharmacology for Pharmacology for Medical CareersMedical Careers
North Carolina North Carolina ACTE ConferenceACTE Conference
July 24, 2013July 24, 2013Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NC
Nick MilasnovichNick MilasnovichNational Sales ManagerNational Sales Manager
Laurel AndrewsLaurel AndrewsN.F.Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center
Pharmacology for Medical CareersPharmacology for Medical Careers ( (Pharmacy Technician Training ProgramPharmacy Technician Training Program) )
North Carolina North Carolina ACTE ConferenceACTE Conference July 24, 2013July 24, 2013 Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NC
Nick MilasnovichNick Milasnovich National Sales ManagerNational Sales Manager Laurel AndrewsLaurel Andrews N.F.Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center
Pharmacology for Medical CareersPrepares for or Supplements Careers in
Following Health Professions:
Medical doctorPharmacistPhysician assistantRegistered nurseNurse practitioner Licensed Practical NurseCertified Nursing AssistantPharmacy 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 Option for Pharmacy Technician Certification Remains!Certification Remains!
Duties:Duties: Pharmacy Technicians:Pharmacy Technicians:
Assist pharmacist with non-judgmental tasks;Assist pharmacist with non-judgmental tasks;
Count, pour, weigh, measure, and label;Count, pour, weigh, measure, and label;
Master computer skills/keyboarding; Master computer skills/keyboarding;
Practice customer service skills;Practice customer service skills;
Use phone/communication skills.Use phone/communication skills.
Medications must be checked by Medications must be checked by pharmacist before dispensing to patient.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 testingOn-line curriculum and testing 1000+ question test bank each for curriculum testing 1000+ question test bank each for curriculum testing
and end-of program testingand end-of program testing Four levels of testingFour levels of testing Teacher releases tests to studentsTeacher releases tests to students Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-Teacher can monitor student progress from any on-
line computer.line computer. Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student Teacher monitors and facilitates...tutors student
when neededwhen needed Messaging system via the program between teacher Messaging system via the program between teacher
and studentand student Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and Upgraded curriculum with electronic flash cards and
learning gameslearning 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 2013-14 school year
North Carolina Pharmacy North Carolina Pharmacy Technician RegulationTechnician Regulation
NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy NCBOP must maintain a registry of pharmacy technicianstechnicians
Techs must register within 30 days of employment Techs must register within 30 days of employment in a pharmacyin a pharmacy
Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs Pharmacist cannot supervise more than two techs unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB unless the additional techs have passed the PTCB examexam
Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: Definition of a certified pharmacy technician: passed the pharmacy technician certification board passed the pharmacy technician certification board exam, or its equivalentexam, or its equivalent
North Carolina Pharmacy StatisticsNorth Carolina Pharmacy Statistics
09/11 09/12 09/11 09/12
Pharmacists-active 13,01013,010 13,94513,945 Pharmacists-residing in NC 10,062 10,62010,062 10,620 Pharmacy Technicians 14,448 15,05214,448 15,052 Number of Pharmacies Chain Chain 1,219 1,2461,219 1,246 IndependentIndependent 642 690642 690 HospitalHospital 180 186180 186 Others 502 618502 618 Total 2,543 2,543 2,7402,740
PassAssured’s PassAssured’s ProgramProgram
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 National Pharmacy Technician Certification Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)(PTCB)
http://www.ptcb.orghttp://www.ptcb.org
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 AssociationNational 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 InformationPassAssured Ordering Information
Pharmacology for Medical Careers or Pharmacy Technician Training Program
$250 per student for one year license$250 per student for one year license Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length)Free WebEx training for the educator (one hour in length) Free technical assistance for the educator during the yearFree technical assistance for the educator during the year Free teacher programFree teacher program
Dealer in North Carolina is: Southern Educational Systems 380 Wingo Heights Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303 800-772-7379