Pharmacy Technicians

Techs participate in Hospital Pharmacy Conference 2022

The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) featured several educational sessions of particular interest to technicians at its 2022 Hospital Pharmacy Conference, held online January 31 to February 6.
ISMP offers new primer for community pharmacies

The Institute for Safe Medication Practice Canada (ISMP Canada) is offering a new online learning program, “Preventing and Analyzing Medication Errors: A Primer for Community Pharmacies in Ontario.”
Tech recognition: awarded, elected

Jennifer Tuck is the recipient of the 2021 Professionalism Award from the Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA).
Techs, assistants have key role to play in medication safety

Pharmacy technicians and assistants can provide an additional layer of safety.
A glimpse into pandemic life for a PEI pharmacy tech
B.C. techs authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines

With specific limits and mandatory training, BC joins other provinces in allowing techs to provide vaccines
New certification options for U.S. pharmacy techs

Techs can work towards three new advanced certifications, plus 10 specialty certificates.
Help prevent methotrexate toxicity from unintentional dosing errors

Accidental duplicate ingestions by patients and healthcare professional errors are the most common unintentional errors.

ACP releases guidelines for virtual care