Independently Published Canadian Pharmacy Exams - Pharmacy Technician MCQ Review 2019: PEBC Pharmacy Technician Exam

The regulation of pharmacy technicians in Canada has led to an expanded scope of practice. Despite some variations from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the core nine competencies of pharmacy technicians practice identified by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) remain consistent nationally. In order to become regulated (certified) a pharmacy technician must satisfy the requirements of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC®) by completing successfully the Qualifying Exam divided in Part 1: MCQ (questions) and Part 2: OSPE (stations) to ensure pharmacy technicians have the necessary entry-level professional knowledge, skills and abilities to work effectively and safely within their scope of practice. The following core nine competencies of pharmacy technician practice, represent the keystones of the Qualifying Exam:7.Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities 8.Patient Care9.Product Distribution10.Practice Setting11.Health Promotion12.Knowledge and Research ApplicationPharmacy technicians and pharmacists work as a team to ensure optimal delivery of drug therapy. To that end, pharmacy technicians are primarily responsible for the technical aspects of a prescription whereas pharmacists focus on its clinical implications. Both groups assume responsibility for their own actions, contribute to the overall functioning of the pharmacy, and are accountable to the public.Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ - Pharmacy Technician MCQ Review is designed as a self-study tool to help the student seeking Certification/Regulation in Canada test his/her exam readiness, identify areas of strength and weakness. The book provides and extensive review of the nine competencies listed above. It contains 750 exam-type questions and answers, and scenarios with solutions divided in 8 sets. In addition, 40 appendices have been included to summarize important drug related adverse effects and interactions (Rx and OTC), compounding skills, Canadian cannabis basics, herbals products, cytotoxic drugs, vitamins and much more. Answers are supplemented by comments and explanations to ensure further understanding and learning of new concepts. These comments are truly the keystone of Canadian Pharmacy Exams™. We trust that each Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ book is a valuable learning and self-assessment tool towards Canadian Pharmacy Licensure or Canadian Pharmacy Technician Certification/Regulation. 282 pagesCanadian Pharmacy Exams™ Pharmacy Technician OSPE Workbook is also available at AmazonTrusted Convenient Comprehensive Canadian Pharmacy Exams™ Online Review for Pharmacists and Technicians at www.cpepreponline.comCCCEP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Regulation Review. Earn 6 CCCEP CEUsFREE Computer-Based Exam Readiness TestsFREE Pharmacy ResourcesThank you to all contributing reviewers!