Techs as Teachers: A Decade's Experience Utilizing Pharmacy Technicians in a Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Am J Pharm Educ. 2024 Jun;88(6):100703. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100703. Epub 2024 May 3.

Abstract

Pharmacy technician responsibilities, certifications, and duties across pharmacy settings have evolved in recent years, allowing them to potentially become a valuable resource for skills-based pharmacy education. Our institution has employed pharmacy technicians since 2014. This brief commentary addresses the training and roles of pharmacy technician staff in our skills-based education curriculum.

Keywords: Expanded roles; Pharmacy technician; Teaching.

MeSH terms

  • Certification
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Pharmacy*
  • Humans
  • Pharmacy Technicians* / education
  • Teaching