MJH Life Sciences® announces formation of technician advisory group within PTCE and AdvanCE brands
The creation of this technician advisory group demonstrates PTCE’s commitment to providing innovative and high-quality education for technicians
CRANBURY, N.J., April 21, 2023-- MJH Life Sciences is excited to announce the formation of a technician advisory group within its Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE), a leader in continuing education for retail, health system, oncology, managed care and specialty pharmacists, and AdvanCE brands. Lead by Dr. Dipti Desai, Pharm.D., MBA, CHCP, this advisory group is composed of pharmacists and technicians with experience in retail, hospital, oncology and compounding pharmacy.
The goal of this group is to develop state-of-the-art accredited activities and simulations for technicians that are aligned with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) standards for technician training. Through the creation of these activities and simulations, PTCE and AdvanCE aim to enhance the knowledge and skills to advance their professional careers and better serve their patients.
“We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable and diverse group of technicians with diverse backgrounds and expertise on our advisory group,” said Jim Palatine, MBA, RPh, president of PTCE. “Their expertise and insights will be invaluable in developing activities and simulations that meet the needs of pharmacy technicians across different practice settings and build a strong portfolio of accredited technician activities.”
The formation of this technician advisory group is a critical step in ensuring that educational activities meet the evolving needs and expanding roles of pharmacy technicians. The group’s collective experience will enable PTCE and AdvanCE to develop activities that are aligned with industry standards and provide technicians with the skills and education they need to excel in their roles.
The technician advisory group will work closely with PTCE and AdvanCE brands to develop new courses, webinars and simulations that will cover a wide range of topics that are aligned with the latest ASHP accreditation standards for pharmacy technician training. ASHP- and ACPE-accredited programs follow nationally recognized standards and regulations, and the advisory group will contribute their expertise to develop activities in accordance with these standards.
PTCE has been a leader in providing continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and this formation of this advisory group is an important step in our continued efforts to support the pharmacy technician community. As the role of the pharmacy technicians has evolved over the years, PTCE recognized the importance of providing high-quality, comprehensive education and training for pharmacy technicians.
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About PTCE
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ (PTCE) is a leader in continuing education for retail, health system, managed care and specialty pharmacists. PTCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). PTCE’s print, online and live CPE activities are designed to improve the knowledge, competence and skills of pharmacists to better prepare them to provide the highest quality of pharmacy care to the patients they serve and the physicians they assist as part of a multidisciplinary treatment and management team. PTCE is a brand of MJH Life Sciences, the largest privately held, independent, full-service medical media company in North America, dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels.
About MJH Life Sciences
MJH Life Sciences is the largest privately held, independent, full-service medical media company in North America dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels. Through its more than 60 brands, MJH provides 7+ million health care professionals with the information and resources they need to optimize patient outcomes. MJH combines the reach and influence of its powerful portfolio of digital and print product lines, live and virtual events, educational programs and market research to empower health care professionals to improve lives worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.mjhlifesciences.com/.
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