As you start your pharmacy technician training, it can be helpful to become familiar with professional organizations that offer career and education resources. You'll also want to find out more about pharmacy technician certification so you can be prepared as possible. Here are a few organizations that can help you get started:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
1100 15th Street NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20005-1707
www.ptcb.org
The PTCB may be the most important resource for you while going through pharmacy technician training. The PTCB website features pharmacy technician test questions, certification requirements and information about the industry.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
www.ashp.org
Although the ASHP is a resource for pharmacists, their government advocacy page is interesting reading for the new pharmacy technician. Find out about current laws and ethical issues.
National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA)
P.O. Box 683148
Houston, TX 77268
www.PharmacyTechnician.org
NPTA is a national organization dedicated to improving the role of pharmacy technicians. A membership to NPTA gives you access to current pharmacy technician training courses, current news and seminars.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
20 M. Clark Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60602-5109
www.acpe-accredit.org
Although accreditation is not currently a requirement for pharmacy technician training programs, if you would like to learn more about accrediting standards, visit ACPE's website for more information.
