Pharmacy Technician Day: October 20
What originated as a day of celebration hosted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (US) has become an international opportunity to celebrate pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Technicians are essential health professionals with a defined set of skills that positively impact patients and pharmacy practice.
Let’s use this day to promote how our role is essential to the care of Albertans and have a bit of fun in the process.
Take Part in the Technician Trivia Takeover
Test your mettle against fellow PTSA members and win some great prizes! More information is available here. Rules and webinar link will be sent to registered participants.
Deadline to register: Saturday, October 17, 2020 by 8:00 pm. Space is limited so register today!
Review the Poster Contest Submissions and find out who Won
Pharmacy technicians were invited to submit posters depicting projects they’ve completed in the workplace for the Pharmacy Technician Day Poster Competition. Posters will be evaluated based on the poster contest rubric and a winner will be selected to receive a $500 prize sponsored by Fresenius Kabi.
Check back after RxTechDay to view the posters and see who won!
Add some last minute learning to your Continuing Competence Portfolio
PTSA members have access to a number of self-study Education Courses
If you missed the Virtual Conference members can access recordings of the sessions and presentation slides from the Members Only section of the website.
Plan a Display or Promotional Activity at your Pharmacy
Get creative and promote your role. Use the following materials to help your patients and colleagues Get to Know your Role:
- Getting To Know Your Pharmacy Technician Pamphlet
- Pharmacy Technician Roles website page
- We love being pharmacy technicians because…(video)
- Some Ways Pharmacy Technicians Can Help (video)
- The Essential Role of Pharmacy Technicians (video)
Other Graphics to help with your display are available from the PTCB website
Get Social
Tag your social media posts with #RxTechDay and #RxTechAB. Engage with other pharmacy technicians and see how they’re celebrating around the world.
Add a #RxTechDay frame to your profile! To add the frame, go to your profile and click UPDATE on your profile picture. Choose ADD FRAME and search the frames for “Pharmacy Technician Day” by PTCB. Adjust the frame to fit your photo and choose USE AS PROFILE PICTURE
Be sure to follow PTSA on your social accounts. Watch for special tweets and posts on October 20!