The Pharmacy Technician, 1st Edition © 2024
Mike Johnston
The Pharmacy Technician introduces students to the scope and skills of one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.
- Aligned with the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
- Puts an emphasis on professionalism skills
- Comprehensive coverage of calculations and dosages
- Includes insurance basics
Prepares students with practical workplace skills
Ensure students are fully prepared to work in the pharmacy industry.
Expert authorship
The text is authored by Mike Johnston, CPhT, the Founder & CEO of the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
Workplace ready topics
Topics include law and insurance mandates, dosage calculations, pharmacology and basic anatomy & physiology.
Valuable reference information
Throughout the text students will find tables and charts they can refer to for quick reference or reminders.
Real-world career information
Students explore a variety of career options once they have earned their pharmacy technician certification.
Info features
Info features provide specific examples of the topic.
Profiles in practice
Profiles in practice features provide real-life scenarios.
Procedures
Procedures provide step-by-step reference for dosing and dispensing.
Chapter summaries
Chapter summaries emphasize key points.
Review questions
Review questions assess student comprehension.
Web challenges
Web challenges familiarize students with online resources.
Hands-on practice
- Mixing applications
- Dosing calculations
- Dispensing practice
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Grades 11-12
This program is designed for Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Technician courses.
Available student resources include the print Student edition, Student activity manual, and the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eTextbook.
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