Pharmacy Technicians

Alberta techs and pharmacists collaborate on future vision
The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) has collaborated with the Alberta Pharmacists Association (RxA), the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP), and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists—Alberta Branch (CSHP-AB) to develop the document “A Vision for the Future of a Healthy Alberta.
Saskatchewan college extends pharmacy tech program
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received formal approval to change its credential from a certificate to a diploma, and will expand its program to two years beginning in September 2017. The college is currently accredited until the end of June 2017, and was recently visited for extension of its accreditation status, explains Dr. K. Wayne Hindmarsh.

Tech trains peers in aseptic technique

As the saying goes: choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” If that’s the case, Lisa Hynes hasn’t “worked” since joining Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton as a pharmacy technician. “I just love my job,” she says.
Bylaw changes proposed to enhance security at BC telepharmacies

New requirement for pharmacy techs to staff the site
CAPT conference around the corner

Registration is open for the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians' annual national professional development conference.
Planning well under way for 2017 PTSA Conference

Alberta 2017 technician conference will take place September 15-16 at the River Cree Resort in Edmonton.
Mandatory public reporting of drug shortages and discontinuations now in effect

New searchable Drug Shortages Canada website now operational
Manitoba implements pharmacy technician final check application

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba recently developed a “Pharmacy Technician Final Check Application” for use in both community and hospital pharmacy.
‘How-to’ workshop on authoring CEs a hit with techs

In an effort to inspire more continuing education lessons written by pharmacy techs, the Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) hosted its first ever workshop on basic research and writing skills.
Where have all the great techs gone?

A recent tragedy shows they’re an integral part of running a safe, successful practice. Unfortunately, loyal, reliable techs and assistants are a rare find.

Alberta techs and pharmacists collaborate on future vision

Saskatchewan college extends pharmacy tech program

Tech trains peers in aseptic technique

Bylaw changes proposed to enhance security at BC telepharmacies

CAPT conference around the corner

Planning well under way for 2017 PTSA Conference

Mandatory public reporting of drug shortages and discontinuations now in effect

Manitoba implements pharmacy technician final check application

‘How-to’ workshop on authoring CEs a hit with techs

Where have all the great techs gone?