By the Numbers Mission and Vision Mission: PTCB advances medication - PDF document

Learning Objectives • Understand recent changes made to the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program. • Understand changes coming to the PTCB Certified CPhT Program Changes & Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program in the near Introduction to the new Certified Compounded future. Sterile Preparation Technician TM (CSPT TM ) Program • Understand the requirements and purpose for Michigan Pharmacists Association PTCB's Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation February 23, 2018 Technician TM (CSPT TM ) program. Rachel Seiderman, MA Assessment Content Developer, PTCB By the Numbers Mission and Vision Mission: PTCB advances medication • 603,500 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995* safety by certifying technicians who • 284,800 active certified pharmacy technicians* are qualified to support pharmacists • 54,000 exams in 2016* and patient care teams in all practice settings. • 300+ secure Pearson VUE testing centers • Administered & accepted in all 50 states, DC, Guam, PR Vision: PTCB sets the standard for • PTCB is accepted in the regulations of 45 states certification of technicians that improves medication safety and patient care. *as of 10/2016 Recent CPhT Changes: Recent CPhT Changes: PTCE Eligibility for HS Seniors PTCE Eligibility for HS Seniors • High school students within 60 days of graduation may apply for and take the PTCE • Certification will not be granted until proof of completion is received. • Implementation: Now Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 1 .

Recent CPhT Changes: PTCE Test Center Expansion • Previously PTCB only delivered the PTCE outside of Pearson Professional Centers when there was a 42 test centers demonstrated need. currently deliver • Recent internal analysis supported opening more test the PTCE in centers in education institutions. Michigan. • PTCB continues to monitor test center incidents and take appropriate actions to protect the integrity of the PTCE. • This has resulted in 1,000 additional test centers nationwide. Future CPhT Changes: Recent CPhT Changes: Recertification Requirements ISO 17024 Accreditation • A rigorous process that 2015 includes onsite audits of PTCB only accepting pharmacy technician ‐ specific CE all program activities. 2015 • PTCB will continue to Number of CEs earned via in ‐ service decreased from 10 to 5 maintain both NCCA and ANSI accreditations. 2016 Number of CEs earned via college credit decreased from 15 to 10 2018 CEs earned via in ‐ service no longer accepted 2019 2019 Must have eProfile ID on file with PTCB to recertify Must have eProfile ID on file with PTCB to recertify Future CPhT Changes: Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement Education/Training Requirement • Recognized programs On January 1, 2020, completion of a: must include specific knowledge in their curriculums. 1. PTCB ‐ recognized education/training program • This knowledge OR supplements the new PTCE content outline. 2. equivalent work experience • Program directors must attest. • Different and separate will be required of all CPhT applicants. from accreditation. Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 2 .

Future CPhT Changes: Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement Education/Training Requirement Types of programs that can be recognized: • Alternative path for • Certificate and degree programs experienced • College of Pharmacy associated programs technicians. • Knowledge required is • Employer training very similar to that of • High school programs recognized programs. • Military training programs • Supervisors must attest. Various Points of Entry for Future CPhT Changes: Pharmacy Technicians Education/Training Requirement • PTCB is accepting comments on this new requirement • Registration • Community based • Licensure • Hospital based through April 11, 2018. • Certification • Details are at http://www.ptcb.org/about ‐ Board Employer ptcb/certification ‐ program ‐ changes Regulation Training • The recognition process will begin well ahead of 2020. Board Formal Approved Education Exam • Programmatically • PTCE accredited • ExCPT • Non accredited • State exam Future CPhT Changes: Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0 PTCE 3.0 • New job analysis completed late 2016. PTCE will contain only the most important content relevant to both major areas of practice • New blueprint is more focused on key areas relevant across practice settings. • Implementation January 1, 2020. Wellness TJC State State Law Law Billing CSPs Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 3 .

Future CPhT Changes: Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0 PTCE 3.0 Crosswalk document shows changes from current New Domain Structure content outline to the new one. 1. Medications (40%) 2. Federal Requirements (13%) 3. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (26%) 4. Order Entry and Processing (21%) TM Program Future CPhT Changes: CSPT PTCE 3.0 The full Content Outline and Crosswalk are available at • Background http://www.ptcb.org/about ‐ ptcb/certification ‐ • Program requirements program ‐ changes • Exam description • Launch TM – Background TM – Program Requirements CSPT CSPT • Eligibility • Job Analysis completed in February 2017 – PTCB CPhT in good standing – A task force developed – Education and/or Experience surveys • Complete a recognized program; • 119 Tasks; 104 KSAOs AND – Over 2,000 survey • One year of work experience participants OR • New committee formed to • Three years of work experience develop the exam • Certification Requirements • Beta exam published fall of – Pass the CSPT Exam 2017 – Competency Attestation by • Updated Guidebook qualified supervisor published December 2017 Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 4 .

TM – Program Requirements TM – Program Requirements CSPT CSPT Certification Cycle – Annual recertification Recertification – Every other year same as CPhT recertification Requirements – “Off” years 12 months removed from CPhT recertification – PTCB CPhT in good standing – Five hours of CE in sterile compounding – Competency Attestation by qualified supervisor TM – Exam TM – Exam CSPT CSPT 75 multiple choice questions across four domains: • Medications and – Medications and References Lists to aid Components (17%) preparation – Facilities and Equipment • Practice exam planned (22%) for 2018 – Sterile Compounding • Initially only offered in Procedures (53%) Pearson Professional – Handling, Packaging, Centers Storage, and Disposal (8%) • Official scores will begin to be available mid ‐ March 2018 TM – Launch Self ‐ Assessment CSPT • Launched early December 2017 • Initial reception very positive Even if it wasn’t required, • Communication efforts will ramp up we’d still give you a test at the end of this • More information at www.ptcb.org/get ‐ certified/cspt presentation. That’s just what we do… Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 5 .

Self ‐ Assessment Questions Self ‐ Assessment Questions How many days ahead of high school graduation can a What does “CSPT” stand for? student apply to take the PTCE? a. Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician a. 0 b. Certified Sterile Product Technician b. 30 c. Competent Sterile Pharmacy Technician c. 60 d. Compounding Specialist Pharmacy Technician d. 90 Self ‐ Assessment Questions Self ‐ Assessment Questions By January 1 of what year must PTCB CPhTs have an eProfile Which of the following preparation aids does PTCB currently ID on file with PTCB? offer for CSPT candidates? a. 2018 a. Practice Exam b. 2019 b. Calculations App c. 2020 c. Textbook d. 2021 d. Medications List Questions? Miriam A. Mobley Smith PharmD, FASHP 10/8/2016 6 .