Learning Objectives. Disclosure PTCB LEADERSHIP. PTCB Mission Statement 10/24/2017. Identify the requirements for taking the CSP IV Specialty exam

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1 Learning Objectives PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD IV STERILE COMPOUNDING SPECIALTY EXAM Construction and Implementation ALLEN L. HORNE, BSPHARM, RPH October 26, 2017 Identify the requirements for taking the CSP IV Specialty exam Describe the item writing criteria for developing questions for the PTCE and CSP specialty exams Disclosure I have no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose as it relates to this presentation. PTCB PTCB was established in 1995 by the American Pharmacist s Association and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists Joined by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy in PTCB Mission Statement PTCB LEADERSHIP PTCB advances medication safety by certifying technicians who are qualified to support pharmacists and patient care teams in all practice settings. BOARD OF GOVERNORS CERTIFICATION BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and CEO 1

2 Board of Governors PTCB s executive director American Pharmacists Association American Society of Health System Pharmacists Illinois Council of Health System Pharmacists Michigan Pharmacists Association National Association of Boards of Pharmacy CERTIFICATION COUNCIL Reviews test questions under the direction of psychometric experts. All questions and exams are reviewed and approved by the council to ensure they are current and reflect the content outline. The Appeals Committee Decision will include the findings of the committee and a summary of the relevant factual findings based on the record. Volunteering Opportunities Comment Review Committee Experienced pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to assist staff in a variety of activities: Exam development Policy creation Special projects Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam As of December 31, 2016, PTCB has granted 618,408 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995 through the examination and transfer process. CSPT..Development Task force developed surveys February 2017 Over 2,000 survey participants New committee formed to develop the exam Blueprint Defining domains Sub domains 2

3 Compounded Sterile Product Specialty Exam Pilot Eligibility Requirements for Pilot Participants Active PTCB CPhT Certification Three years of full time sterile compounding experience in the last eight years CSPT Program Requirements Active PTCB CPhT Certification Eligibility Three years of work experience or One year of work experience and graduated from an accredited program Certification Requirements Pass the CSPT Exam Competency Attestation by qualified supervisor CSPT Program Requirements Recertification PTCB CPhT in good standing Five hours of CE in sterile compounding Competency Attestation by qualified supervisor COMPOUNDED STERILE PRODUCT TECHNICIAN Item Writers PTCB is looking for volunteers to assist in writing exam items for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and the CSPT specialty exam. Writing an item for the exam. Question Only one correct answer Incorrect answers Vocabulary: stem and key Choices answer stem Parallel length and detail 3

4 Construction of an item Mannitol is commonly used with which of the following chemotherapy agents? a. Docetaxel b. Fluorouracil c. Cisplatin d. Etoposide Construction of an item A drug used as toxicity rescue from methotrexate is: a. mesna b. leucovorin c. naloxone d. flumazenil Question construction: notes Blueprint category References Field test QUESTION.true/false A student currently attending an accredited pharmacy technician program with one year of experience may sit for the new IV specialty exam. CPht Exam CSPT exam cost 75 multiple choice questions Medications (17%) Facilities and Equipment (22%) Sterile compounding procedures (53%) Handling, Packaging, Storage, and Disposal (8%) Fees (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) $50 $149 Exam fee (initial and retakes) Non refundable application fee 4

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