ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/12/2022
Two techs elected to OCP board
Candidates were elected to the board as pharmacy technician directors for a three-year and one-year term, respectively. - 10/5/2022
Pharmacy tech student wins Academic Excellence Award
With a grade average of 91.73%, Jacquelyn Jheengut earns well-deserved kudos. - 9/30/2022
B.C. modernizes Jurisprudence Exam
After a COVID-19-imposed delay, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has completed the modernization of its Jurisprudence Exam. - 9/30/2022
Tech Talk for technicians - September/October 2022
A table of contents for the September/October Tech Talk newsletter, written specifically for pharmacy technicians. - 9/30/2022
Hospital outpatient meds now included in N.S. DIS
The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists notes that outpatient medications dispensed by hospital pharmacies are now entered into the Nova Scotia Drug Information System (NS DIS). - 9/30/2022
Techs can help parents with back-to-school issues
With children now back at school, pharmacy technicians can help parents with some common health issues that may need to be addressed, including head lice, vaccinations and OTC products. - 9/30/2022
Lessons learned: Protect privacy, confidentiality of patients
When health information is accessed and used for an unauthorized purpose, this relationship is eroded, as is the integrity of the profession. - 9/30/2022
CPhA provides resources re Indigenous health and LGBT2SQ+ patient health
“As a key entry point to our health system, the pharmacy community has an essential role to play in implementing culturally safe, patient-centered care across Canada.” - 9/30/2022
P.E.I. techs must obtain CPR/first aid to administer injections
The policy states that “pharmacy technicians who hold an authorization to administer drugs are required to show evidence of CPR and First Aid certification." - 9/30/2022
NAPRA seeks panelists to assess language proficiency
Experienced, practising pharmacy technicians who are proficient in English, French, or both, are invited to complete the NAPRA Standard-Setting Workshop: Expression of Interest Survey.