ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM
Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate Program
Eligibility Requirements:
- CPhT-certified through either NHA or PTCB, and/or
- Registered with their State Board of Pharmacy
Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention
Certificate Program
In the pharmacy, you will handle very important substances that could be very dangerous when placed in the wrong hands. It is important to understand that substance diversion is a possibility and thus, learning how to prevent such diversion is a MUST.
Earning the Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate allows you to demonstrate your ability to prevent controlled substance diversion and shows your expertise in:
- Consequences of diversion
- Signs of impaired healthcare workers
- Areas of vulnerability in procurement, preparation, dispensing, prescribing, administration, and waste/removal processes
- Types and functions of security controls measures, devices, and software to detect and prevent diversion
- DEA requirements for registration, record keeping, and conducting physical inventories
- Identifying suspicious data patterns, product tampering, and fraudulent prescriptions
The Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate allows you to demonstrate your advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Common signs of controlled substances diversion
- Consequences of controlled substance diversion
- Federal regulations and requirements pertaining to controlled substances
- Best practices of controlled substance diversion prevention programs
- Controlled substance diversion surveillance
- Controlled substance diversion investigations
Domains covered with this certificate include:
- Controlled Substance Diversion
- Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Programs
- DEA Regulations & Requirements
- Monitoring, Surveillance, Investigations & Reporting
ACPE-accredited and BPTS-recognized.
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Affordable.
NPTA believes that pharmacy technicians should earn more - not pay more...which is why we offer the most affordable options for advanced CPhT training programs.
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Accredited.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for 5 contact hours.
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Recognized.
NPTA has long been the recognized industry leader in advanced training programs and specialty certifications for pharmacy technicians. Since 1999, we have provided advanced training programs and specialty certifications to over 24,000 CPhTs.
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Accessible.
NPTA training programs are available to all CPhTs (NHA or PTCB) and are available as online, on-demand courses.
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Convenient.
Technicians enrolled in the program are required to complete 4 hours online self-study. You can be trained and prepared to sit for your BPTS certificate exam within days.
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Scalable.
NPTA also offers affordable options for site licenses to schools and employers interested in offering one or more of our advanced training programs. To learn more - click here.
How This Course Works
Participants must complete four separate online learning modules (totaling five hours), each comprised of a recorded webinar and a module quiz. A score of 70% or higher is required for each quiz. After completing the self-study modules, participants must pass a comprehensive final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
Affordable and Accessible
Member
$79
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Module 1. An Overview of Controlled Substances Diversion
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Module 2. Prevention of Controlled Substances Diversion
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Module 3. Controlled Substances & DEA Requirements
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Module 4. Fundamentals of Diversion Surveillance & Investigation
Non-Member
$99
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Module 1. An Overview of Controlled Substances Diversion
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Module 2. Prevention of Controlled Substances Diversion
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Module 3. Controlled Substances & DEA Requirements
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Module 4. Fundamentals of Diversion Surveillance & Investigation
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Continuing Education Credits
The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
5.0 contact hours 0384-9999-20-305-H03-T
Release Date: 10/01/2020
Expiration Date: 10/01/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to take this course?
Individuals must be nationally certified pharmacy technicians (CPhT) through either NHA or PTCB, and/or be registered/licensed by their State Board of Pharmacy.
Is this course accredited/recognized?
This course is ACPE-accredited for 4 hours of continuing pharmacy education. This course is also recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) for the Billing & Reimbursement Certificate exam.
How long does this course take?
This is a self-directed course, meaning that the majority of the program is available online and on-demand to fit into your desired pace and schedule. It has been accredited for 4.0 contact hours.
How much does this course cost?
The list price for this course is $79 for active NPTA members or $99 for non-members.
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