• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  This first of three modules in the Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention specialty certification will introduce the pharmacy technician learner to the basics of controlled substances and diversion. This session will explore the reasons that individuals divert and how to spot the signs of impairment in health care professionals. This module will also highlight the places and procedures in pharmacy that create high-risk situations for diversion. 
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   21229L08_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   21229L08_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacy Technician

  Identify the motivations to divert and consequences of diversion in the health care setting.

  Recognize signs of impairment in health care professionals.

  Identify areas of vulnerability in pharmacy processes and procedures.

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-855489

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-21-229-L08-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Ann  Barnes, PharmD Pharmacy Supervisor, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital

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