[Translated article] Compounding training programme for pharmacy technicians using a digital platform and simulation...

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Practice
• Continuing Education
• Digital Health

Background:

• Hospital pharmacy services require specialized skills for drug compounding.
• Effective training programs are crucial for pharmacy technicians.
• Integrating digital platforms can enhance training efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel compounding training plan for pharmacy assistant technicians in a tertiary hospital.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of a digital training platform and simulation techniques in pharmacy compounding education.

Main Methods:

• Development of two distinct training programs: one for sterile and one for non-sterile drug compounding.
• Phased training approach including online e-learning, practical simulation workshops, supervised practice, and pharmacist verification.
• Continuous, accredited evaluation and a satisfaction survey on the e-learning platform.

Main Results:

• The program has been operational for three years, training 21 technicians with 19 qualifying.
• A significant majority (62.5%) of surveyed technicians reported satisfaction with the e-learning component.
• The training facilitated task delegation, with 13 technicians currently employed post-training.

Conclusions:

• The digital compounding training program is effective and essential for delegating tasks to pharmacy technicians.
• The use of digital technology and simulation is vital for successful compounding training.
• Specific compounding training should be integrated into academic curricula for pharmacy technicians.