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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Competencies, Association, & Setting for Techs

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) National agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) First pharmacy technician association; founded in 1979.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Oldest pharmacy association; founded in 1852.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy association founded in 1942.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Program outlining how to meet ASHP goals for pharmacy technician training curricula.
Board of Pharmacy (BOP) State-managed agency that licenses pharmacists and may register or license pharmacy technicians to work in pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) A technician who has passed the national certification examination; the technician can use the abbreviation CPhT after his or her name.
Closed-Door Pharmacy Pharmacy that fills medications for institutions long-term care and is not open to the public.
Communication Ability to clearly express information so it is understood by patients and healthcare professionals.
Community Pharmacy Retail/outpatient pharmacy serving walk-in patients for prescriptions and OTC medications.
Competency Demonstrated ability to perform job tasks accurately and safely.
Confidentiality Protection of patient information from unauthorized access or disclosure, in accordance with HIPAA.
Continuing Education (CE) Ongoing professional education required to maintain certification or licensure.
Hyperalimentation Parenteral (intravenous) nutrition for patients who are unable to eat solids of liquids; also known as total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Inpatient Pharmacy Pharmacy located within a hospital or institutional facility serving admitted patients.
Outpatient Pharmacy Pharmacy serving patients who are not hospitalized; often part of clinics or medical centers.
Parenteral Medications Medications administered by injection (IV, IM, or subcutaneous), bypassing the digestive tract.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National organization that administers the CPhT certification exam and sets certification standards.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Organization representing state boards of pharmacy; develops national pharmacy standards and programs.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification organization offering the ExCPT exam for pharmacy technicians.
Professionalism Conduct that reflects ethical behavior, responsibility, respect, and adherence to workplace standards.
Society for the Education of Pharmacy Technicians (SEPhT) Organization supporting pharmacy technician educators, students, and professional development.
Licensure State authorization permitting an individual to practice as a pharmacy technician.
Registration Process of being listed with the state board of pharmacy as a technician or technician trainee.
Certification Verification that a technician has met national competency standards through examination.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Large-volume intravenous nutrition administered through the central vein (subclavian vein), which allows for a higher concentration of solutions.
Nondiscretionary duties Tasks a pharmacy technician performs that do NOT require professional judgment. They are routine, clearly defined, and must be done exactly according to policy, law, or procedure.
National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Pharmacy association primarily for technicians; founded in 1999.
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