STUDENT SUMMIT SCHEDULE
JOIN US ONLINE APRIL 4th - 8th, 2022
10 Expert Presentations Over 1 Week
Join us for the third annual summit specifically
for pharmacy technician students and recent graduates.
It's 100% online & available at no charge.
You're going to learn...
How to - obtain your national certification (CPhT) on your first attempt and evaluate advanced/specialty certifications
How to - explore unique career path options for pharmacy technicians
How to - find and land your dream job, by making your resume stand out and acing your interview
and much, much more!
STUDENT SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Day 1 - April 4, 2022
Techs Do That? - Unique Career Path Options
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT
You can do so much more than traditional pharmacy! This session will introduce you to various career options outside of traditional pharmacy technician positions and provide insight into how to get into those careers.
Which one will you choose?
Lindsey Bradford, CPhT
The LW Pharmacy Technician School
Kissa Mann-Williams, CPhT, BS, MS
PILL Institute LLC
Certification Exam Review: Drugs & Drug Therapy
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
Brand vs generic… route of administration… drug class… How do you apply this knowledge that you’ve accumulated? How do you use it to pass your certification exam?
This session will provide you with what you need to know regarding drugs and drug therapy to help you pass the pharmacy technician certification exam.
Day 2 - April 5, 2022
What They Really Want:
The Top Skills Employers Are Looking For
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT
Do you need to be IV certified? Do you need to tweak your resume? Are your soft skills up to par?
This session will provide you with a breakdown of the various skills employers look for during the hiring process as well as resources that will help you build those skills.
Terri Fleming, BSN, MS, EdD
Ivy Tech Community College
Cassi Prosper, CPhT
Modesto Junior College
Certification Exam Review: Laws & Regulations
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
It’s the law… you must abide by it. The regulations govern how you do it. What law applies? What regulation applies?
The are a multitude of laws and regulations that apply to pharmacy.
This session will provide you with what you need to know regarding laws and regulations to help you pass the pharmacy technician certification exam.
Day 3 - April 6, 2022
2022 Job Outlook for Pharmacy Technicians
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT
Are you curious as to how the pharmacy technician job landscape will look in the future? Want to know what you can expect when it comes to future pay and position duties?
This session will provide an overview of what the future of pharmacy related positions will look like and what students can expect upon entering the job market.
Kevin Mero, BS
CEO, JobRx.com
Keyerra Buckley, A.S., CPhT
JVS- Boston
Certification Exam Review: Patient Safety & QA
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
How do you participate in patient safety? How do you ensure that all QA goals are met?
It is of the utmost importance that the patient’s safety is put first!
This session will provide you with what you need to know regarding patient safety & QA to help you pass the pharmacy technician certification exam.
Day 4 - April 7, 2022
Get Connected & Get Involved:
The Power of Networking & Professional Engagement
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT
It’s not only WHAT you know… that’s the easy part. It’s also WHO you know.
Do you have connections to other pharmacy technicians? Do you have connections to leaders in pharmacy?
This session will provide you with necessary information regarding the benefits of networking and providing networking resources to give new technicians the tools to advance and grow their careers.
Lisa Murphy, CPhT, CRCR
Experian Health
Lauren Turner, CPhT, B.S.
Cultural Wellness Center- Twin Cities
Certification Exam Review: Processing Prescriptions
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
When it comes to processing prescriptions, you must ask yourself: Do I have all the necessary information? Did the prescriber sign the prescription? Does this medication require prior authorization?
This session will provide you with what you need to know regarding processing prescriptions to help you pass the pharmacy technician certification exam.
Day 5 - April 8, 2022
Now What?
Making the Transition from Classroom to Pharmacy
12:00 - 12:45 pm CT
You’ve completed the coursework… you’ve passed your exams… Now what do you do?
Where do you even start?
This session will provide you with insight on what to expect upon completing your pharmacy technician education and entering the workforce. You will receive tips and advice on how to successfully complete that transition.
Ellen Smith, BS, CPhT, CSPT
UI HEALTH
Tiana McGee, MHAPI, CPhT
Ever Learning Training Center, LLC
Certification Exam Review: Test Tips & Strategies
1:00 - 1:45 pm CT
Stuck on how to study for the exam? Does the thought of taking an exam cause you to freeze? Do you find yourself forgetting things you know while taking the exam?
There is no one right way to take a test… but there are things you can do to make test taking easier!
This session will provide you with general testing tips and strategies to implement while taking the pharmacy technician certification exam.
The Pharmacy Technician Student Summit is 100% online, so you can tune in from anywhere you like.
Yes, you can watch all of the sessions live or on-demand for 48 hours at no charge, or you can upgrade to a VIP pass and get lifetime access to the on-demand recordings and bonus materials.
The summit is designed for current pharmacy technician students and recent graduates. Pharmacy technician educators are also welcome to attend.
All sessions will be available on-demand for 48 hours, or you can upgrade to a VIP pass and get lifetime access to the on-demand recordings and bonus materials.