2006 Exam Schedule
The 2006 schedule examinations for pharmacy technicians seeking certification through the Pharmacy Technician certification Board (PTCB) will be held on July 22 and November 18.
Individuals who meet all eligibility requirements and successfully pass the examination may use the initials “CPhT” after their names. Certification is valid for two years. The next New Jersey exam will be administered at Rutgers University Busch Campus, Science Engineering Resource Center, Room 111, Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ. For directions, visit www.rutgers.edu.
Application receipt deadlines are May 26 and September 14. The application fee is $120. For more information, call PTCB at (800) 363-8012 or visit their new website at www.ptcb.org. To obtain registration materials, call the NJSHP headquarters at (609) 936-2205.
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& Installation Dinner – March 29
The registration deadline is quickly approaching for this not-to-miss premier meeting! Meeting information has already been mailed. Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to gather with colleagues to network and exchange information, see the latest pharmaceutical products and technology innovations and earn continuing education credits. Stay abreast of cutting-edge pharmacy issues with leading presentations from notable speakers. If you haven’t received your meeting information, contact Stella Williams at 609-936-2205; swilliam@njha.com.
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Congratulations to Christine K. Superior, Pharm.D. and clinical/staff pharmacist at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, who has recently been recognized as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Christine prepared intensely for 3 months with close friend and NJSHP member, Heidi Hornstein, of Hackensack University Medical Center who successfully passed the test as well. Congratulations to Heidi! These women were inseparable during their test preparation time, which was reminiscent of their student time together at Rutgers. Ironically, Although they found much time to study together, they have yet to find the time to celebrate their latest achievement. A relieved and bubbly Christine is glad the exam is over and notes, “It’s much easier to fit life into school than to fit school into life!”
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The New Jersey Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists supports academic endeavors and promotes student involvement at both the state and national level. The monetary contribution and enthusiastic support of NJSHP contributed to the success of the team. It is our hope that with the continued support of NJSHP for the clinical skills competition, Rutgers will someday finish first!
Technician Corner
Learning opportunities abound for technicians in a variety of venues. CE Credits can be obtained through live seminars presented monthly at
Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ. CE Credits can also be accessed through the NJSHP website at www.njshp.org. Upon request, a handout of the seminar with questions for CE credits will be mailed. Contact Barbara Dixey at 732-431-3652 or e-mail (dixrx@aol.com). Visit www.njshp.org and go to Technician CE’s for a complete listing of credits that have taken place in 2005 and upcoming seminars for 2006.
Mark your calendars for March 21st for ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OVERVIEW presented by Mary Carol Pirl, BS, RN and Clinical Coordinator,
Kimball Medical Center.
NJSHP applauds Barbara Dixey’s efforts for making it easier to obtain CE credits easier through the on-line credit launch. Barbara collaborates regularly
with Dr. Linda Spooner, Pharm.D from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Dr. Spooner, together with her Pharm.D students, is to be commended for composing interesting and informative topics for CE Credits for technicians.
Don’t forget to pursue the much needed and coveted law credit. The law credit can be obtained through your participation on www.rxschool.com. There are (3) ACPE law credits available through participation on this site. When visiting this site, you will need to register and create a password. Rx School will automatically store in memory your earned credits. Check out the other free CE’s available on this site.
Barbara Dixey participated on February’s ASHP Advisory Group teleconference call. This Group provides input to ASHP about actions, issues, products and services that influence the role of pharmacy technicians.
The ASHP Advisory Group discussed the following issues:
| • | Technicians and pharmacists are encouraged to offer their opinions on the draft “Long Range Vision for Pharmacy Workforce in Hospitals and Health System” which can be located on www.ashp.org. A May deadline for feedback is quickly. |
| • | Considerable discussion focused on whether Pharmacists should oversee a technician’s daily routine. More autonomy and responsibility should be given based on technician’s skill and training. Can certified technicians assume a different role? |
| • | Need to create greater interest in technician state chapter participation and membership in ASHP |
| • | ASHP will move forward to develop & accreditate future online training programs for technicians and additional CE’s articles for certified technicians. |
| • | Creation of an additional education tier for technicians who are certified. This tier will stimulate their knowledge and increase advancement opportunities and additional responsibilities within their organizations. |
| • | Possibility of a technician serving on ASHP’s House of Delegates. Barbara intends to keep NJSHP apprised of new developments! |