ISBNs: 1640431381, 1640432183, 9781640431386, 9781640432185, 978-1640431386, 978-1640432185
English | 2020 | Original PDF | 689 Pages
Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy
Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students.
This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the
principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a
successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to
help students learn the material and pass the national certification
exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam
for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was
designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook &
Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams.
This
textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy
Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline
for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).
Features:
•
The MODULAR DESIGN makes the book concise and easy to use, with each
topic beginning on a new page and ensuring the artwork is on the same
two-page spread as the topic.
• Extensive use of FULL-COLOR
ILLUSTRATIONS provides information, reinforces text discussions, and
shows step-by-step procedures.
• A RUNNING GLOSSARY provides the definition for key terms, set aside from the main text, allowing for easy reference and study.
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Chapter opening and closing THINK IT THROUGH and WRAP-UP features
provide students with case scenarios to introduce topics and to promote
critical thinking at the conclusion of the chapter.
• End-of-Chapter
REVIEW provides a Checklist of Key Concepts and a Self Test that
includes matching, multiple choice, critical thinking, research,
calculations, and practice questions for the certification.
• Rx SAFETY NOTES and Rx TIPS highlight safety information, indicate points of emphasis, and offer useful tips.
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Integrated example math problems with step-by-step solutions throughout
the text help students learn and apply math in context.
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Researching Information activities in each chapter have students use
resources and references discussed in the Information chapter.