Alta. and B.C. tech associations annual conferences coming soonPlenty of pharmacy technician presentations and thought-provoking topics are on the agenda. Building a career from the ground upCecile Ngai credits her part-time assistant job at a pharmacy chain with helping launch her career in hospital and community. Here’s what pharmacy professionals need to know about the new controlled substance rules Federal changes taking effect Oct. 1 will give pharmacy technicians a bigger role in handling controlled substances. More scope, same pay? Expanded scope is creating new opportunities for pharmacy technicians, but without better compensation, where’s the incentive to take them on? Compounding a winning career Saskatoon pharmacy technician earns national compounding honours. Expanded scope opens new opportunities for Ontario techs With approved training, pharmacy and intern technicians can now administer all Schedule 3 vaccines. Let's talk about . . . absenteeism We need systems to recognize those who consistently show up to work without shaming those who simply can’t. The age of adherence Why care and kindness is a clinical intervention, especially among senior patients. Sometimes the learning that makes us uncomfortable teaches us the most My recent first aid and CPR re-certification reminded me why maintaining these skills matters—and why we shouldn’t let anxiety stand in the way. Trio of techs to speak at Nova Scotia annual pharmacy conference This year's PANS conference highlights the growing influence of pharmacy technicians as educators, leaders and collaborators. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
