Preparing Pharmacy Technicians for Expanded Roles: Implications for Education, Certification, and Practice

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, pharmacy technicians are taking on expanded roles that support clinical services, operational efficiency, and patient safety. This activity examines advanced pharmacy technician roles across multiple practice settings, including immunization services, medication therapy management, compounding, specialty pharmacy, and leadership. Participants will review current certification and credentialing pathways and discuss the implications of these expanded responsibilities for technician education, training, and workforce readiness.