Cohorts will participate in a 12-week training program that combines live, virtual class meetings with on-demand lessons and assignments. Live, virtual class meetings will be held via Zoom® from 6:00pm-8:00pm CENTRAL TIME on five Tuesdays during the training session.
Enrolling now for January 28, 2025 – April 15, 2025.
Pharmacy Technicians who complete this course will learn to:
"Being a CHW, I have learned more about disparities. As a technician, we can see medication savings for them but we may be unable to take the extra step to identify alternative cost savings and resolve gaps in care (by referring for classes such as blood pressure or diabetes). As a technician/CHW, I can fill medications and also help impact patients’ health long term. I am not a CHW 1 day and a technician the next day, I am always a CHW/Tech. When I call a doctor’s office, saying “I am a CHW for this patient” they are able to understand and address the given need that may not directly involve medications."
"As a CHW, I have learned to teach patients about high blood pressure. I learned how to take blood pressure and what the numbers mean. I have shown patients how to take their blood pressure, record it, and educate patients on the importance of taking their medications. Additionally, I have received training to teach a class, “Walk with Ease”. This class is designed for patients with pain or arthritis to help cope with their pain by walking. It provides you with goals to aim for and teaches you how to exercise and stretch properly, along with the dos and don’ts of exercising. I am preparing for my first class. I am excited and ready to get started!”
"I would recommend the Certificate Training Course because there is a lot of material that is covered as far as recognizing what your scope is. There is a lot of helpful information with subjects that may come up that are touchy, that as a technician you may not hear about much or know how to address. I enjoy knowing that customers are aware that you try to do everything you can instead of just doing what is required and sending them on their way. I appreciate the many “thank yous” we get from our customers."
Before enrolling in this certificate training program, please review the following course requirements. Participants must:
Be working at their pharmacy practice as a registered pharmacy technician in their state or a nationally certified pharmacy technician.
Submit an active email address for a Dedicated Supporter (pharmacist, pharmacy manager, or owner) who will engage with the CHW candidate and provide resources and support for the candidate for the entire length of the program, including any post-reporting or inquiries from program administrators (Dedicated Supporters will be emailed a letter stating they have been identified as such).
Commit to completing all coursework, including readings, assignments, and 60 hours of experiential learning.
Provide any required contact and demographic information.
Agree to receive program emails, texts, and other communications to ensure ongoing engagement with the program to assist in continuous improvement of the program and amplification of the impact that the program has in local communities.
Have access to a computer, tablet, or other device with a camera, microphone, speakers, and internet access to facilitate active engagement during live sessions and completion of all course requirements.
Stay confident and competent.
