Title: Explain the importance of professional development for pharmacy technicians.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Building a Professional Career

Explanation should include the following:

- Identification of professional organization memberships available for pharmacy technicians
- Description of certifications available to pharmacy technicians
- Description of options for the further education for pharmacy technicians
- Description of the nature and importance of in-house training sessions and manufacturers’ informational/training sessions
- Identification of professional literature available for enhancing the professional development of pharmacy technicians
- Explanation of the importance of staying current with advances in pharmacy-related laws/regulations, products, processes, and technologies
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (http://ptcb.org/); National Healthcareer Association (http://nhnow.com/); Explanation of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) (http://acpe-accredit.org/)-approved continuing education courses
- Description of license/certification renewal processes and continuing education requirements

See PTCB 2.13, 2.14 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 2.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What professional organizations benefit pharmacy technicians and pharmacists?
- What continuing education is required of pharmacy technicians in Virginia and of pharmacy technicians who want to maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification?
- What are the differences among registration, certification, certificate credentialing, and licensing in the field of pharmacy?