ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/29/2022
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." - 9/29/2022
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. - 9/29/2022
Tech pursues higher education while teaching pharmacy students
“I knew I wanted to try different things in the pharmacy profession, so I decided, if I have this opportunity to work with pharmacy students, I want to do it. There was no question about it.” - 9/5/2022
More training required to vaccinate young children: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy
NSCP describes the additional knowledge requirements in a new section titled “Drug Administration by Injection in Young Children” that it has added to the Standards of Practice: Drug Administration. - 8/11/2022
PTSA publishes part 2 of tech survey results
Survey from Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta discusses practice barriers, wages, support for expanded roles, and future goals. - 8/11/2022
ACP notes distinctions in providing care to animals
“Animals are a small but very distinct group of patients at many community pharmacies and regulated members must understand their responsibilities." - 8/11/2022
By the numbers: AIMS engagement survey
Results of AIMS Engagement Survey (Assurance and Engagement in Medication Safety), from the Ontario College of Pharmacists. - 8/11/2022
OCP calls for tech mentors
It welcomes techs who have the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide mentorship. - 8/11/2022
ACP mandates time-delayed safes in community pharmacies
The Alberta College of Pharmacy considered data that indicated significant increases in pharmacy armed robberies across Alberta.