Hospital Pharmacy Practice for Technicians

Hospital Pharmacy Practice for Technicians is a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of hospital work, and provides a strong foundation for pharmacy students going out into the field. A review of roles and duties including IV preparation, central duties, and automated dispensing are explained. Specialty roles such as medication reconciliation and supervisory positions are also discussed. Common devices and equipment used are also described in detail. Hospital Pharmacy Practice for Technicians features a robust professionalism component tailored to interactions in a hospital setting, with an emphasis on decorum, appearance, punctuality, and communication. Licensing requirements, continuing education, finding employment, networking, and interviewing are also covered to assist students in their career. Boxed Features including: Tips and Tricks, Mistakes to Learn From, Successes to Learn From, In the Field, and Sidebar provide real-world application of material taught in the text and insightful information for clinical practice. Review Questions help the student synthesize the information read and promote critical thinking in regards to hospital duties and responsibilities.

Author: Mark Brunton
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Published: 11/01/2013
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781284030464

About the Author
Brunton, Mark: - Mark Brunton has served in the field for 10 years as a Health System Pharmacy Technician, and has instructed technician students for 8 years. Mr. Brunton has been a speaker at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting for 3 years, as well as serving as their Technician Education Committee Chair. He has also been a subject matter expert for the development of blended curriculum for Kaplan College's pharmacy technician program. Mr. Brunton has also served as the technician representative for the Nevada Society of Health System Pharmacists, and was awarded Technician of the Year for 2011 by NVSHP. Mr. Brunton was selected to be a panel member for the Department of Education's National Assessment on Educational Progress conference for vocational training. He is currently a member of the Technician Advisory Committee to the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. It is his express pleasure to be able to help train a workforce of confident and competent technicians for future practice.

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