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what does the largest area of the ExCPT exam cover? | dispensing process (52% of the exam) |
the largest part of the PTCE covers what? | assisting the pharmacist in serving patients (66% of the exam) |
the PTCE has how many questions> | 90 multiple choice |
to pass the PTCE, the candidate must score what? | must score atleast 650 out of a possible 900 |
the ExCPT contains how many questions? | 110 multiple choice |
the time allowed to take both the PTCE and the ExCPT? | 2 hours |
pharmacy technicians who pass the PTCE and ExCPT can have what designation? | able to use the CPhT designation after your name |
what is the pharmacy law continuing education requirements for CPhTs? | at least 1 hour every 2 year |
how often must CPhT re certification occur? | every 2 years |
what are the requirements? | continuing education;20 contact hours of pharmacy law.Up to ten contact hrs of continuing education can occur at the chpt's practice site under the supervision of a registered pharmacist,and these hrs can be customized to fit specific needs of the cpht |
What types of facilities are most accredited pharmacy technician training programs? | Community; Technical; and career colleges |
What is HIPAA? | Health care providers responsible for the privacy and security of all identifiable patient health information (phi),in any form,whether it is electronic,on paper or orally communicated. |
In regards to HIPAA,what is a patient's PHI? | PHI (Protected Health Information)social security;birthday; anything that identify someone |
What is confidentiality? | The requirement of health care providers to keep all patient information private amoung the patient,the patient's insurer,and the providers directly involved in the patients care. |
Why do you think confidentiality is so important in pharmacy? | treat others how you want them to treat you with your confidentiality. trustworthy;you will be entrusted with confidential patient information,dangerous substances,and perishable products |
Why do you think health,hygiene,and appearance important in pharmacy? | It important because of how you represent yourself to customers or patients. |
What must be done with a patients file or documents? | Must be store where no unauthorized person to access them |
What about an electronic transmission of health information? | Must be transmitted EDI;done via Hipaa compliant electronic data interchange |
What is scope of practice? | What individuals may or may not do in their jobs |
Where are most pharmacy technicians employed? | Community Pharmacies and Hospitals |
What does the state board of pharmacy establish? | Specific training and Certification requirements are set by each states board of pharmacy regulations vary considerably but almost all states require some form of technician training |
What does being competent mean? | Being qualified and capable |
Who provides direct supervision over pharmacy technicians? | Licensed Pharmacists |
Who can provide counseling to patients? | Pharmacists only |
What is inventory? | To makeall accounting of items on hand;also;with people,to assess characteristics,skills,qualities etc. |
Who determines specific tasks and responsibilities for pharmacy technicians? | The Employer |
What is the ASHP? | The ASHP is the leading Association for Pharmacists practicing in hospitals,and other health care systems. |
Who provides the model curriculum for pharmacy technician training? | ASHP-The American Society of Health System Pharmacists |
Define professionals. | By comparison,health care "professionals"such as physicians and pharmacists receive more extensive and advanced levels of education. |
Define technicians. | Are Individuals who are given a basic level of training designed to help them perform specific tasks. |
What has happened to the number of states that require some form of technician training in the last 10 years? | The number of states has Increased. |