Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Strategies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Maintaining work-life balance isn’t just beneficial; it’s essential for well-being and effectiveness. Balancing professional responsibilities with personal life allows for rejuvenation, prevents burnout, and enhances overall job satisfaction.
Walmart Greeter Today, Refrigeration & HVAC technician tomorrow: Taking Employee Training to a New Level
Last week, one of the headlines in the trade journals caught my attention around providing new training opportunities for existing employees. This is precisely the idea that my store manager at Eckerd Drug had back in the 90s, with the training element on steroids! Want a refrigeration or HVAC technician who has already proven themselves as being reliable, detail oriented, and meticulous? Train an employee who has already proven to be those things! Technical elements can be taught; an employee with a demonstrated proficiency in prioritized softer skills is worth that investment.
Why You Should Consider Providing an Education Package for Your Staff
In today’s fast-paced pharmacy environment, keeping your team updated with the latest industry standards is crucial. Discover how freeCE’s group memberships offer comprehensive continuing education to help your staff meet compliance requirements and improve patient care. With live and on-demand training tailored to various learning styles, our flexible packages provide ACPE-accredited and PTCB-approved courses that reduce medication errors and save your organization time and money. Simplify your training with freeCE and ensure your team is equipped to excel.
4P: Overview of Dextromethorphan
Course Opening Up June 16, 2023. Click Here to view the course. Learning Objective: Recognize the potential dangers and interactions of the common over the counter drug dextromethorphan. I have seen three cases of serotonin syndrome. Pharmacists need to be cognizant of the potential interaction between “good old Dextromethorphan” and antidepressants that can lead to […]
Vaccination Overview: Diphtheria & Pertussis
Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours One of the most significant demonstrations of the importance of diphtheria antitoxin was its use in the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Coordinated emergency delivery of this life-saving antitoxin by the dog-sled relay in the harshest of conditions has left a profound legacy in the annals of vaccinology and public […]
A Broad Look at Childhood Immunizations: Haemophilus Influenzae Type-B & Tetanus
Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours My sister Mary Kreckel Fritz is a registered nurse who graduated from Philipsburg State Hospital School of Nursing in 1980 has vast experience in the area of pediatrics. In regard to this topic, she had this to offer: “ We had several kids with epiglottitis, they were either intubated or […]
What’s Happening Around freeCE: New Live Webinars Launching In April
freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of April, including the three new courses featured below. Choose your favorites and join us to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Also, check out our latest article which promotes the benefits of stress management for pharmacy professionals in […]
The impact of stress on the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses
April is National Stress Awareness Month and we’re taking it as an opportunity to discuss the negative impact of stress and how pharmacy professionals can cope with it. Table of Contents Stress can significantly impact the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses. These professionals work in high-pressure environments that require them to be constantly […]
Immediate Release April 2023
For Immediate Release: Requirement for 30 additional hours of LIVE continuing education credits in wake of COVID-19 Recovery. The International Board of Pharmacy & Alchemy (IBPA) announced a sweeping requirement for 30 additional hours of LIVE continuing education credits to be effective immediately for all healthcare providers practicing under its jurisdiction. The implications for […]
Ultimate Guide for Pharmacy Techs – Getting Licensed & Continuing Education in FL
Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in the delivery of healthcare services. They help ensure that medications are properly filled, safe, and delivered on time to patients who need them. In addition, they provide customer service support and help make the pharmacy run smoothly. Table of Contents Is now a good time to become a […]