Discover Healthcare! Start Here, Go Anywhere!

Presenter: -Alice ChegiaBoston Reed College

Pharmacy Technician Training Classes held Saturdays 9am-4.30pm Classes DO NOT meet: November 13, 2010 - Veterans Day Weekend

November 27, 2010 - Thanksgiving Break December 25, 2010 - Winter Break January 1, 2011 - Winter Break January 15, 2011 - MLK Weekend February 19, 2011 - Presidents Day Weekend April 16, 2011 - No Class April 23, 2011 - Good Friday Weekend May 28, 2011 - Memorial Day Weekend

$2695 includes textbooks, classroom materials, externships and certificate of completion.

What We’ll Cover in this Presentation

About Boston Reed College A Bit About Healthcare Career Pathways Course Specifics

What to know before, during and after Program Summaries

Clinical Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Certification

Typical workplaces Registrations/Certifications

Costs Outside of Tuition Payment Options

How to Find Us Onlinewww.BostonReed.com

Detailed Course Information Registration Refund Policies Payment methods/plans Student ResourcesCall to Speak to a Representative800-201-1141 – hit 0 to speak to a live operator.

Boston Reed CollegeFounded in 1991

Graduated– 70,000 + (sum total of all programs) Enrollment- An average of 5000 students actively

enrolled in our programs every year. Locations- Boston Reed is currently teaching in

123 cities throughout California and in 16 other states.

Faculty- Boston Reed has 1200 faculty members. Pass rate – 83% of students who begin a program

successfully complete the program.

Boston Reed College

Externship Partners- Boston Reed has built partnerships with 5200 healthcare providers and pharmacies so students can complete the externship portion of the program.

Externship Outcomes- 98% of students complete the externship portion of the program successfully. Of those completing, 50 % received an outstanding rating and 44% received an above average rating.

Job Placement– While we do not offer a formal job placement program, 85% of those graduates self- reporting are using the skills they learned in a job or another educational setting.

Wanted – Health Care Professionals!

An increasing life expectancy is positioning the health care industry as the key employer in the coming decade.

The Healthcare Team

MD- PhysiciansRN- Nurses

Pharmacists

Allied Health Providers

Administrative Clinical

Systems management including records,

health administration, scheduling, billing and

correspondence.

Support identification, evaluation and

prevention of diseases and disorders;

rehabilitation and health management.

Guidelines for Being a Professional Healthcare Provider

Safety First! Listen and communicate effectively. Work as a professional and in teams. Protect patients’ privacy! Provide excellent customer service. Please practice kindergarten rules! Wash your hands!

Why is there an increased demand? Any guesses?

Older population – need for specialized and skilled healthcare workforce.

Baby boomers’ increasing need for medical assistance, more services and medications.

More need for specialized billing as the reimbursement climate for providers tightens.

Influences on Medicine Maximizing time and

reimbursement Healthcare reform Health Information Technology

(HIT) Federal subsidies for

physicians/practices who adopt electronic record systems

“Meaningful Use” – Requires physicians to meet specified measures pertaining to EMR usage and quality of care practices.

Sample of Objectives and Measures

Record • patient demographics/vitals/BMI, BP,

etc.• Medication and allergies

Maintain • Active medication/allergy list

Provide• Patient with clinical summary lists• Electronic Rx’s• Provider sharing of key clinical info

Demand for Health Career Training

Not Just a Nursing Shortage….Why We’re Seeing A Need for Allied Healthcare Professionals

As population ages, we need a larger healthcare workforce to produce and deliver more glasses, more medications, more diagnostic tests, and more pre- and post- treatment of patients.

More nurses and skilled healthcare professionals leaving the workforce due to retirement.

Increase in duties for allied health professionals as the high-degree healthcare professionals (MD’s, RN’s, OD’s, Pharmacists) focus scope of practice to serve patients/deliver care.

Registered Nurses 23.5% increase

Medical Assistants 35.4% increase

Pharmacy Technicians 32% increase

BE A NURSE!

California lags behind much of the country in the number of nurses per capita, according to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, which released its third annual report for the California Nurse Education Initiative. 6/2/09 Sac Bee

The state now has 647 RNs for every 100,000 people – up from 589 RNs – but that's far behind the national average of 825 registered nurses per 100,000.

California now has 131 RN programs, 23 of those opening in the past four years.

Check with community colleges and private schools/universities as to their ‘fast track’ programs.

Visit www.HealthJobsStartHere.com great website for exploring career paths and options!

Visit www.ChooseNursing.com

How the Nursing Career Ladder Works

RN

VN

CNA / CMA

Minimum AS Degree required ultimately

Online resources for finding out more about community colleges or universities that offer programs in various health careers: 

www.californiacolleges.edu

www.knowhow2goCalifornia.org 

For more information about careers in health:  www.HealthJobsStartHere.com ---- Great Site! CA specific!

www.healthoccupations.org

www.choosenursing.com

Course Pre-Requisites Basic English and Math Prescreening 18 years of age by externship placement High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

The program at the college may offer classes in basic Math and English as well as GED preparation.

Ask for a brochure about courses to enhance your education and training…

computer skills…customer service… resume writing….etc.

Excellent Math Site: www.KhanAcademy.org

Before Registering

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & MATH SCREENING ASSESSMENT In order to succeed in the course you must have

a basic mastery of the English language as well as knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.

Sample Prescreening tests in resource section of Boston Reed College website:

www.BostonReed.com Click on Students No login needed, click on program resources

Course Content Methods of Evaluation (80%

completion required) Pre-assessment Math and English Quizzes Workbook Assignments Competency Check-off Midterm Exams (2 for Pharmacy Tech) Final Exam Externship

Equipment and supplies provided

During Course

Access to the Internet, an email account and access to a printer are required.

Required weekly handouts for the course are available online and must be printed out and brought to each class session.

Print out the first week’s materials and BRC Student Handbook prior to the first class session.

Pharmacy Technician

Does most of the work in preparing and selling prescriptions (Pharmacists focus on patient care) (Pharmacists check every prescription that technicians prepare before it is given to a patient)

Techs retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and mix medication

Prepare labels and select prescription containers 66% in retail environment

“In the world of pharmacy, it’s increasingly the technicians who are minding the store.” Occupational Outlook Quarterly

Where Do Pharmacy Technicians Work? Other than retail pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians also work

in these types of employment venues:

Long term care facilities that have pharmacies in house Outpatient clinic pharmacies (such as hospital pharmacies that

serve their clients which are different from inpatient or retail) Home health care facilities including infusion and hospice Closed door pharmacies, which are those that prepare, mix or

package special types of compounded drugs or those that are mail order processing only

Research labs or biotech companies Managed health care organizations (HMO’s) Sherriff’s and Coroner’s Departments Instructors or program coordinators at colleges/schools

Pharmacy Technician Program Summary

Course designed to prepare students for eligibility to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.

27 weeks plus Externship 182 hours of classroom instruction 120 hours pharmacy externship

Boston Reed College provides Externship Placement Guidance with State Registration Process Student Records Management

After Completing Course Before Externship

Prior to externship, proof of completion provided to Boston Reed College of:

CPR For the Healthcare Provider Computer Proficiency Current Physical Examination,

•Tuberculosis screening (TB test) Resume –work on this throughout the

course!

Externships Externship placement coordinated by Boston Reed College staff. Boston Reed has contracts with national retail

pharmacies & outpatient clinics and physicians’ offices.

Hours range from 8-40 hours/week. Make sure you have time to complete your

externship. Be available to fulfill your required hours. You can’t start State registration (for pharmacy technician)

process until you’re done with your externship.

Students are not paid during externship.

After Completing the Externship Students turn in Externship Booklet to

Boston Reed and receive Certificate of Completion.

Pharmacy Technician Graduates: Start state registration process including fingerprint and background check, await approval from state of registration.

Consider Optional Certification Get a job!

State Registration Processfor Pharmacy TechnicianAfter Your Pharmacy Technician Externship:

Graduates are required to submit to the California Board of Pharmacy to document your qualifications for licensing.

Complete the application online: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov Applicants will have to answer questions regarding current/past illegal use of controlled substances,

significant/limiting medical conditions and any misdemeanor/felony violations of the law. The Board of Pharmacy will require you to submit:

Live Scan fingerprints & DOJ (FBI and State) Background Check A recent photograph A check or money order for your registration fee

Any missing details on background issues at a minimum delay the process of registration.

The Board of Pharmacy, in its duty to protect the public health and safety, can deny a license to any person deemed to be unfit to practice as a pharmacy

technician.

National Certification

National Certification of Pharmacy Technicians       A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) has successfully passed

the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.  This exam tests the knowledge and skills required of a Pharmacy Technician. 

Certification is voluntary in most states, including California. In other states, the PTCB exam is required.

PTCB - A person is not eligible to sit for the PTCE, or to recertify for the CPhT credential, if convicted of a felony that occurred within the last five (5) years, and/or if the conviction was drug or pharmacy-related.

Whether the exam is required or not, most states, including California, require that Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the State and then can pursue employment.

Other Costs to Prepare/Budget for Courses with Externships

During the CoursePrintouts from www.bostonreed.com/students About 100 pgs @

10 cents/pg $10At the discretion of the instructor and externship preceptor

students may be required to obtain: Scrubs and/or a lab coat: $20 – $60 Closed toe, comfortable work shoes: $20 –

$60 Resume $0

timeDon’t forget to think about other costs…..Childcare Use your network, family/friendsTransportationConsider carpooling with classmates

Parking If fees apply

Other Costs to Prepare/Budget for (con’t) All Students Need to Have Prior to Externship Proof of CPR for healthcare provider: $40 –

$80 Physician’s/Physical exam & TB screening $0 – $100 Students can use their existing medical coverage to obtain

these. Any physical and/or TB screening completed in the last year will qualify.

Prior to being placed in some externship settings students may be asked to undergo

Drug testing: $45 Background check: $41

Costs Not Included Incurred After TrainingFor Pharmacy Technician Graduates

Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy

application fee: $50 a 2” x 2” photo: $0 - $15 Live Scan: $40 - $80 Optional PTCB Exam

$129.00

Financial Assistance

Despite the financial market tightening for loans, there are loans available for ‘career training’.

Inquire at your bank or credit union or large financial institutions, (Wells Fargo, BofA, etc.)

Ask your employer about ‘tuition reimbursement’ for continuing ed (usually for healthcare or retail employers)

Some financing may be available through scholarships from the state. Check:

www.HealthJobsStartHere.com

Questions?

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