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CPhT Program Changes & Introduction to the new Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianTM (CSPTTM) Program

Michigan Pharmacists Association February 23, 2018 Rachel Seiderman, MA Assessment Content Developer, PTCB

Learning Objectives

• Understand recent changes made to

the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program.

• Understand changes coming to the PTCB Certified

Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program in the near future.

• Understand the requirements and purpose for

PTCB's Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianTM (CSPTTM) program. Mission: PTCB advances medication safety by certifying technicians who are qualified to support pharmacists and patient care teams in all practice settings. Vision: PTCB sets the standard for certification of technicians that improves medication safety and patient care.

Mission and Vision By the Numbers

• 603,500 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995*
• 284,800 active certified pharmacy technicians*
• 54,000 exams in 2016*
• 300+ secure Pearson VUE testing centers
• Administered & accepted in all 50 states, DC, Guam, PR
• PTCB is accepted in the regulations of 45 states

*as of 10/2016

Recent CPhT Changes: PTCE Eligibility for HS Seniors

• High school students within 60 days of graduation

may apply for and take the PTCE

• Certification will not be granted until proof of

completion is received.

• Implementation: Now

Recent CPhT Changes: PTCE Eligibility for HS Seniors

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Recent CPhT Changes: PTCE Test Center Expansion

• Previously PTCB only delivered the PTCE outside of

Pearson Professional Centers when there was a demonstrated need.

• Recent internal analysis supported opening more test

centers in education institutions.

• PTCB continues to monitor test center incidents and take

appropriate actions to protect the integrity of the PTCE.

• This has resulted in 1,000 additional test centers

nationwide.

42 test centers currently deliver the PTCE in Michigan.

Recent CPhT Changes: ISO 17024 Accreditation

• A rigorous process that

includes onsite audits of all program activities.

• PTCB will continue to

maintain both NCCA and ANSI accreditations.

Recertification Requirements

2015 PTCB only accepting pharmacy technician‐specific CE 2015 Number of CEs earned via in‐service decreased from 10 to 5 2016 Number of CEs earned via college credit decreased from 15 to 10 2018 CEs earned via in‐service no longer accepted 2019 Must have eProfile ID on file with PTCB to recertify 2019 Must have eProfile ID on file with PTCB to recertify

Future CPhT Changes: Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement

On January 1, 2020, completion of a:

1. PTCB‐recognized education/training program

OR

2. equivalent work experience

will be required of all CPhT applicants.

Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement

• Recognized programs

must include specific knowledge in their curriculums.

• This knowledge

supplements the new PTCE content outline.

• Program directors must

attest.

• Different and separate

from accreditation.

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Types of programs that can be recognized:

• Certificate and degree programs
• College of Pharmacy associated programs
• Employer training
• High school programs
• Military training programs

Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement

• Alternative path for

experienced technicians.

• Knowledge required is

very similar to that of recognized programs.

• Supervisors must

attest.

Various Points of Entry for Pharmacy Technicians

• PTCE
• ExCPT
• State exam
• Programmatically

accredited

• Non accredited
• Community based
• Hospital based
• Registration
• Licensure
• Certification

Board Regulation Employer Training Board Approved Exam Formal Education

Future CPhT Changes: Education/Training Requirement

• PTCB is accepting comments on this new requirement

through April 11, 2018.

• Details are at http://www.ptcb.org/about‐

ptcb/certification‐program‐changes

• The recognition process will begin well ahead of

2020.

Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0

• New job analysis completed late 2016.
• New blueprint is more focused on key areas relevant

across practice settings.

• Implementation January 1, 2020.

Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0

PTCE will contain only the most important content relevant to both major areas of practice

Wellness CSPs Billing State Law State Law TJC

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Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0

New Domain Structure

• 1. Medications (40%)
• 2. Federal Requirements (13%)
• 3. Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (26%)
• 4. Order Entry and Processing (21%)

Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0

Crosswalk document shows changes from current content outline to the new one.

Future CPhT Changes: PTCE 3.0

The full Content Outline and Crosswalk are available at http://www.ptcb.org/about‐ptcb/certification‐ program‐changes

CSPT

TM Program

• Background
• Program requirements
• Exam description
• Launch

CSPT

TM – Background

• Job Analysis completed in

February 2017

– A task force developed surveys

• 119 Tasks; 104 KSAOs

– Over 2,000 survey participants

• New committee formed to

develop the exam

• Beta exam published fall of

2017

• Updated Guidebook

published December 2017

CSPT

TM – Program Requirements

• Eligibility

– PTCB CPhT in good standing – Education and/or Experience

• Complete a recognized program;

AND

• One year of work experience

OR

• Three years of work experience
• Certification Requirements

– Pass the CSPT Exam – Competency Attestation by qualified supervisor

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CSPT

TM – Program Requirements

Recertification Requirements

– PTCB CPhT in good standing – Five hours of CE in sterile compounding – Competency Attestation by qualified supervisor

CSPT

TM – Program Requirements

Certification Cycle

– Annual recertification – Every other year same as CPhT recertification – “Off” years 12 months removed from CPhT recertification

CSPT

TM – Exam

75 multiple choice questions across four domains:

– Medications and Components (17%) – Facilities and Equipment (22%) – Sterile Compounding Procedures (53%) – Handling, Packaging, Storage, and Disposal (8%)

CSPT

TM – Exam

• Medications and

References Lists to aid preparation

• Practice exam planned

for 2018

• Initially only offered in

Pearson Professional Centers

• Official scores will begin

to be available mid‐ March 2018

CSPT

TM – Launch

• Launched early December 2017
• Initial reception very positive
• Communication efforts will ramp up
• More information at www.ptcb.org/get‐certified/cspt

Self‐Assessment

Even if it wasn’t required, we’d still give you a test at the end of this presentation. That’s just what we do…

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How many days ahead of high school graduation can a student apply to take the PTCE?

• a. 0
• b. 30

c. 60

• d. 90

What does “CSPT” stand for?

• a. Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician
• b. Certified Sterile Product Technician

c. Competent Sterile Pharmacy Technician

• d. Compounding Specialist Pharmacy Technician

Self‐Assessment Questions Self‐Assessment Questions

By January 1 of what year must PTCB CPhTs have an eProfile ID on file with PTCB?

• a. 2018
• b. 2019

c. 2020

• d. 2021

Self‐Assessment Questions

Which of the following preparation aids does PTCB currently

• ffer for CSPT candidates?
• a. Practice Exam
• b. Calculations App

c. Textbook

• d. Medications List

Questions?