Techs participate in Hospital Pharmacy Conference 2022The 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 pharmaciesThe 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. U.S. study proposes role for techs as data analysts New role means techs responsible for developing and implementing non-formulary medication management WATCH: Maximizing your technicians Part 2: The technicians' perspective In our ongoing 'How to' video series, here is the second in a two-part series on maximizing the role of RPhTs in order to provide pharmacy services more efficiently and effectively. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last
