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Six-month pharmacy technician training program at a community college

C Buchanan

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Community colleges can effectively train pharmacy technicians in six months. This program model supplies high-quality supportive personnel for hospital pharmacies, recommending national certification.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Technician Education
    • Workforce Development
    • Community College Programs

    Background:

    • The demand for skilled pharmacy technicians in hospital settings is increasing.
    • Existing training programs may not adequately meet the needs of modern hospital pharmacies.
    • Community colleges offer a viable platform for accessible and efficient technician training.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the establishment and components of a six-month community college pharmacy technician training program.
    • To evaluate the advantages of community college-based training for pharmacy technicians.
    • To assess the program's impact on graduate employment and its potential for replication.

    Main Methods:

    • Program establishment and curriculum development.
    • Applicant recruitment, screening, and selection processes.
    • Collaboration with hospital pharmacies for practical experience and engagement with state pharmacy organizations.

    Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of a six-month pharmacy technician training program.
    • Positive graduate employment record, indicating program effectiveness.
    • Favorable reception from state pharmacy organizations and the establishment of a pharmacist advisory committee.

    Conclusions:

    • Short, effective pharmacy technician training programs in community colleges can supply high-quality supportive personnel for hospital pharmacies.
    • Community college training offers advantages in terms of accessibility and curriculum relevance.
    • A national testing and certification program for pharmacy technicians is recommended to ensure consistent quality and standards.

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