THE KEY TAKEAWAYS So far, I have only provided you with some introductory information. For that reason, you will not get a quiz. But this does not mean that there aren't any takeaways for this chapter. So, here they are: •
One A pharmacy technician is a vital part of the healthcare team.
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Two In many pharmacies, the pharmacy technicians help accurately prepare and distribute the medications. They prepare sterile and non sterile medicines, perform calculations, and collect patient information.
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Three There is currently a very high demand for pharmacy technicians. The employment outlook for pharmacy technicians is expected to develop rather quickly. This is because the use of medicines is rising among the middle aged and elderly populations.
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Four The PTCE exam is a computer based test that includes ninety multiple choice questions. These questions can either be stand alone or based on scenarios.
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Five You have two hours to complete the PTCE exam.
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Six Throughout this audio course, you will get quizzes. The material for these quizzes is in your Follow Along PDF Manual.
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Seven Consider listening to the course lectures more than once. They are loaded with information, techniques, terminology, and facts. For some people, it might be difficult to digest so much knowledge in one go.
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Eight The aim of your taking this course is to prepare yourself to the best of your abilities. Then, you will be in a much better position to pass the exam.
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Nine A pharmacy technician works together with pharmacists and other members of the healthcare system. They work in diverse settings, such as clinics, hospitals, and community pharmacies.
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