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- 8/22/2023
Techs ready to “Rise Up” at N.S. Pharmacy Conference
Organized by the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, the Conference will feature a full slate of events, including education sessions and the Awards Gala. - 8/20/2023
Tech Refresher: A prescription for helping with minor ailments
With pharmacists in most jurisdictions now authorized to assess and prescribe for a growing list of publicly funded minor ailments, pharmacy techs have also taken on more. - 8/20/2023
OCP warns about patient privacy in electronic messaging
With an increase in the use of unsecured electronic methods by pharmacy professionals, College urges certain considerations. - 8/20/2023
Pharmacy assistants can immigrate to Canada through Express Entry
New initiative aims to ease the labour shortage in Canada's healthcare system. - 8/20/2023
CSHP Foundation appoints inaugural Pharmacy Technician Trustee
Position is added to represent the perspectives of the growing number of CSHP pharmacy techs. - 8/20/2023
PTCB launches new tech credential
The U.S.-based Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has launched a Nonsterile Compounding Certificate for technicians. - 8/20/2023
PAS to integrate pharmacy technicians as members
In an effort to sign up the new class of members, PAS will explain the value-added proposition of joining the association. - 8/20/2023
Enterprising tech pursues many paths
Aware of the staffing challenges many colleagues were facing due to the pandemic, Melissa Olson decided to help out by creating her own relief service. - 7/19/2023
PTSA to host first in-person conference since 2019
Conference objective is to provide pharmacy technicians with networking and education opportunities to grow their roles beyond the dispensary.