NEBRASKA PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

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We’re thrilled to offer a program focused on advancing the pharmacy technician profession through state-specific certification. The Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification program design is driven by the ability of the employed pharmacy technician to gain practice-specific foundation knowledge and skills at the right conditions, the right time, and the right location. This is accomplished through online modules which allow for on-demand lecture and learning tools with a work at your own pace schedule. Online module learning is blended with

instructional availability for one-on-one assistance along with a scheduled campus visit to maximize the depth and quality of program content and overall participant experience.

The path to Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification begins with completion of 5 foundation modules and 2 elective modules. After online module completion there is a campus visit for active-learning and award of Certification for participants who are successful in completion of these components.

There are many unique aspects to the Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification program such as the ability to complete modules at your own pace, an on-demand format, and elective modules that fit participant practice needs. However the true strength of the program lies with the experts who provide content delivery. A group of nine University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy faculty who are experts within their topic field have prepared content material that is pertinent, innovative, and informative. Module content also includes industry professional guest lecturers who practice in various pharmacy settings throughout Nebraska and Iowa.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification is intended to meet the certification needs of pharmacy technicians who are registered with the State of Nebraska and currently working in the pharmacy arena.

Candidates for Nebraska Certification (NE-CPhT) must be:

Registered as a pharmacy technician and within good standing with the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy.

Employed and holding a position as a pharmacy technician at a health care facility or employed as a pharmacy technician within the previous 6 months of date of program application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Recommended computer software, operating system, and internet speed as follows. The course is delivered via web browser and requires downloading files and viewing videos which requires 1) high speed internet access which allows internet browsing and video playback, 2) up to date web browser software (Windows IE, Chrome, Firefox or Safari), 3) Windows OS 8, 8.1 or 10 or Mac OSX systems and 4) recommended internet connectivity could be either cable, isdn or at a minimum a 1mb business connection.

One campus visit.

Program completion within 3 months from start date. (UNMC recognizes that special circumstances may warrant an extension on completion time).

EXPECTATIONS

This program is delivered online with one campus visit for skills assessment and award of Certification. Participants are expected to view the online lecture and demonstration video, review the handouts, and complete checkpoint assessments. Prior to receipt of Certification, participation in a UNMC COP campus visit at S. 42nd street and Emilie Omaha, NE is required. While this is a complete at your own pace program, a 90-day/3-month completion time is

expected.

Academic Integrity: Maintaining academic integrity is a vital concern of the College of Pharmacy and the UNMC academic community at large. Without strict adherence to the standards of academic integrity, the teaching and learning environment loses validity. Honesty and integrity are a major part of the fabric of professional and ethical standards. An individual claiming to follow professional and ethical codes of conduct would also be expected to adhere to the standards of academic integrity.

COST

Program fee is $385 which includes the first certification renewal fee. There are no required textbooks, additional testing fees or lab fees.

Payment in full is required at the time of enrollment. Please make checks payable to UNMC COP. Please include participant name and start date in the check memo.

Pharmacy technicians employed with Nebraska Medicine and UNMC COP students receive a $10 discount ($375 cost).

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment opens December 1. Please refer back to this page at that time for our enrollment link.

Mail payment to:

UNMC College of Pharmacy 986045 Nebraska Medical Center Dept. Pharmacy Practice, Room 4037 Omaha, NE 68198-6045

Please include participant name and start date on check memo. Call 402.559.1983 with enrollment or payment questions.

REFUND POLICY

Participants are able to withdraw from the program before the first day of the official program start date. Refund will be issued less a 10% processing fee. A written request for withdrawal must be made in attention to the program director, Judy Neville.

AWARDING CERTIFICATION

In order to receive Certification, participants must meet eligibility requirements, submit payment and enrollment form, and earn a minimum score of 90% on module and campus visit checkpoint assessments.

Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy (UNMC COP) and will be issued Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification as approved by the State Board of

Pharmacy. Certification will list elective specialty endorsements successfully completed by the participant. Credentialing for Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification is designated by NE-CPhT.

CERTIFICATION RENEWALS

Nebraska Certification requires biennial recertification in which the technician must submit documentation of 20 continuing education units (CEU) specific to pharmacy technician which is designated with a ‘T’ on the end of the CEU number. A detailed outline of recertification