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

Questions?