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Utility of health system based pharmacy technician training programs
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|September 5, 2020
Summary
Establishing pharmacy technician training programs enhances skills and retention. These programs promote workforce standardization and continuity in evolving healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Workforce Development
Background:
- The pharmacy technician role is critical in patient care delivery.
- Healthcare's continuous transformation necessitates advancing health professionals.
- The pharmacy technician workforce requires standardization in various aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of pharmacy technician training programs.
- To demonstrate how training programs support technician development and retention.
- To advocate for standardized training to ensure a consistent workforce.
Main Methods:
- This perspective discusses the establishment and benefits of pharmacy technician training programs.
- It draws on the experience of Duke University Hospital's successful program.
- The approach emphasizes the role of training in adapting to healthcare evolution.
Main Results:
- Pharmacy technician training programs equip technicians for complex medication use.
- Uniform training fosters technician retention and expands their practice scope.
- These programs contribute to a standardized and consistent pharmacy technician workforce.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy technician training programs are essential for professional development and retention.
- Standardization through training is crucial for a uniform and effective pharmacy technician workforce.
- Implementing such programs ensures continuity and adaptability in evolving healthcare environments.
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