PassAssured`s Pharmacy Technician Training Program – Student

PassAssured’s
Pharmacy Technician
Training Program –
Student Version
(PTTP-SV )
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pharmacy technician?
An individual who works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist that performs nonjudgmental tasks
What does a pharmacy technician do?
Within many different pharmacy settings, the technician follows the prescription from
inception to delivering to patient
How does a person become a pharmacy technician
Applicant for licensure as pharmacy technician:
Pay $80 fee; Supply passport style photo; Complete/sign/date application; affidavit of
completed coursework; fingerprinting via Live Scan Service; no felony record; and
have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma & one of:
1. Obtain an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology
2. Complete a course of training specified by the board
The PassAssured’s PTTP meets the board’s requirements.
3. Graduate from school of pharmacy recognized by the board
4. Certified by the PTCB
What are the working conditions like in a pharmacy?
Environments include: Hospitals, Retail or Community Pharmacies
Requirements: long periods of standing, neat and professional appearance with courteous
and cooperative attitudes
What are the job prospects?
There is a 32% increase for pharmacy technicians with in the next 10 years
What is the median pay?
$13.65 per hour / $28,400 per year
Why study the Pharmacy
Technician Training Program?
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Prepares students for pharmacy technician careers and other
health careers
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Pharmacy technician
Pharmacist
Medical Doctor
Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
LPN
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical technician
Schools/districts/states seeking CTE programs lead to national
certification (PTTP meets Perkins funding)
Program is innovative and web based and user friendly
Students can work at their own pace
Consumers are demanding qualified pharmacy technicians
Growing profession across the nation
Program Structure
  Texas Pharmacy Association is accredited by the
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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a
provider of continuing pharmacy education. The PTTP
has been assigned APCE # 0154-9999-09-137-H04-T
and is accredited for 240 contact hours.
Self-paced instruction for high school seniors or adults
Course can be completed in one or two semesters
Pharmacy clinical experiences recommended
Teacher facilitates; does not lecture
Allows high school or post-secondary graduation credit
Classroom options:
* Self contained
* Independent study
* Distance Learning
* Class within a class
PassAssured Program Capabilities
  On-line curriculum and testing
  1000+ question test bank for curriculum testing
and separate end-of-program testing (All with
automatic grading)
  Five levels of testing
  Teacher controls test releases to students
  Teacher can monitor students’ testing progress
from any on-line computer
  Teacher monitors, facilitates and tutors when
necessary
  Messaging system operates via the program
between educator and students
  Educator’s Resources are complimentary
  Pre-Created Lesson Plans
PassAssured’s
Program Content
  Student Version Extended Length (XL)
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240 Hour Curriculum that may be structured
in a year long course (As specified in Title 16 California Code of
Regulation section 1793.6(c)
  Contains the newest addendum of the “Study Aids”
  Electronic flash cards
  Top 200 Drugs
  Name Brands
  Generics
  Sigs
  Roman Numerals
  Abbreviations
  Matching
  Study Guide
  Contains the “Study Aids” Testing System
  Randomly generated tests from data base
  Grades automatically
Program Characteristics
 Preparatory for California State
Board of Pharmacy
requirements:
  Preparatory for the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board
(PTCB) national exam ($129.00)
& / or
  Complete a 240 hour program and
receive a ACPE accredited
Certificate of Completion ($40.00
fee)
The Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board Exam
www.ptcb.org
•  The exam:
–  Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients (66% of
exam)
–  Maintaining Medication & Inventory Control Systems
(22% of exam)
–  Participating in the Administration & Management of
Pharmacy Practice (12% of exam)
–  Contains 90 multiple choice questions to be answered in
110 minutes. Ten of the 90 do not count toward final
score.
–  Cost is $129
–  Over 220 “Pearson VUE” test centers
–  Apply online and schedule 48 hours to 90 days out
Company information:
PassAssured, LLC
1504 W. Park Ave.
Orange, TX 77630
www.passassured.com
Ph: 866-778-7277
Fax: 866-863-4212
Sales Associates:
Amber Burgan
Lois Forsyth
Laura Robinson
Cost: $250 / student / year
Certificate of Completion: $40 / person