Publisher's Synopsis
Trusted training resources for pharmacy technicians at all levels.The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians continues to grow. ASHP has released new editions of its best-selling training resources, the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition, and the Pharmacy Technician Certification: Review and Practice Exam, 3rd Edition. A new addition to the collection is the Workbook for the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians, a companion to the Manual with additional exercises and assessment tools. Now available as a package, these three resources help pharmacy technicians master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge they need to be successful on the job.The newly reorganized Manual for Pharmacy Technicians provides comprehensive coverage designed to engage students and prepare them for all types of pharmacy technician positions. The text features new chapters with cover the latest essentials, including:Specialty Pharmacy PracticeCommunication and TeamworkBilling and ReimbursementDurable and Nondurable Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies The new edition also includes many useful new features to enhance learning, including a full color design, and expanded self-assessment questions and calculations content. All new features such as Rx for Success, Technology Topics and Safety First highlight practical tips. A newly streamlined format divides the book into 4 simple parts: introduction to pharmacy practice, foundation knowledge and skills, practice basics, and business applicationsWant more exercises and practice? The new Workbook for the Manual for Pharmacy Technicians contains additional exercises & assessment activities for every chapter of the Manual for PharmacyTechnicians, 4th Edition. Inside, you'll find a wide range of activities & question types, such as multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, matching terms, crossword, true or false, cryptograms, puzzles, and research questions.This resource includes more than 700 exercises and can be used by individual students & practitioners for self assessment in conjunction with the Manual, or used in class by instructors for exercises and activities.The new edition of the most authoritative technician exam preparation resource!Whether you are studying for one of the national pharmacy technician certification exams for the first time or need practice for recertification, the new Pharmacy Technician Certification Review and Practice Exam and accompanying TechPrep trade; CD have everything you need to pass with flying colors.Features include: new content that aligns with the latest certification competencies, brand new and updated self-assessment questions, extensive calculations review material, an entire chapter on test-taking tips and strategies for success, and a printed practice exam for instant self-assessment and testing.TechPrep trade; contains more than 1,000 review questions to help readers prepare for national technician certification exams. A robust Practice Session feature allows users to create custom quizzes by setting topic area, time, and number of questions. The Simulated Exam function lets readers practice their test skills by providing a 90 question, 120 minute test, with questions weighted to mimic national certification exams.
