Pharmacy Technicians

APhA membership provides you with a comprehensive package of professional and career development resources:

Pharmacy News and Developments

Pharmacy Today – The monthly medication therapy management (MTM) magazine from APhA offering readers profiles of practices that employ unique MTM techniques to effectively serve their patients. Readers can use these profiles as models to develop and improve their own MTM practice, increase patient adherence and build patient loyalty.

Pharmacy Today Health-System Edition (HSE) - This special edition of Pharmacy Today provides unique and specialized medication therapy management (MTM) information to pharmacists practicing in hospitals and health systems, ambulatory care clinics, federal facilities, and long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and hospices. The magazine profiles effective MTM practices and techniques that serve patients in these areas. Readers can use these profiles as models to develop and improve their own MTM practice in these business settings, increase patient adherence, and build patient loyalty.

MTM Resource Center

Our Medication Therapy Management Resource Center is your comprehensive venue to gain insights into how to build your knowledge and skills for MTM services.

Drug Information Resources

APhA DrugInfoLine – This highly regarded newsletter provides drug therapy developments for practitioners in a quick-read format.

APhA Books and Electronic Products – At Shop APhA, members will find a vast selection of products for pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians – all at discount prices.

Educational Programs

APhA Online CE Center – Members have access to over 100 units of pertinent, practical, high-quality education programs online and in print. Take an exam online, receive your certificate immediately, store all of your CE credits in a personalized, online transcript, and track your progress toward meeting your state’s CE requirements – all in one spot.

APhA Certificate Training Programs – Participate in a variety of nationally and regionally conducted education and training programs designed to promote quality pharmaceutical care services and expand the pharmacist’s role as a health care provider.

APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition – Live CE and other professional education workshops are scheduled for APhA2009 in San Antonio, TX, April 3-6, 2009.

Career Development and Employment Resources

Career Development Tools – APhA provides a variety of tools to help you navigate your career – the Pathway Program, career development publications, and quick access to advanced education opportunities.

APhA Career Center – Our online career center allows you to view hundreds of positions, then apply for a job in real time, post a résumé so employers can find you, and create a ‘search agent’ to e-mail you when a position becomes available that matches your interests. Also, the Employment Exchange at APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition provides a live venue to meet potential employers.

Financial and Insurance Products

Professional Liability Insurance - Professional Liability Insurance is designed to protect your assets and cover your expenses in the event of a suit being brought against you for malpractice. This plan, administered by Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) and underwritten by American Casualty Company of Reading, PA, a CNA Company, is designed to meet the unique needs of today’s Pharmacy Professional and students of pharmacy. It offers competitively priced coverage with comprehensive plan benefits, including 24-hour protection for you whether you are on or off the job, coverage limits up to $1 million per claim and up to $3 million annual aggregate, license protection coverage, and 100% payment for covered legal expenses. For more information, or to apply, contact HPSO at 1-800-982-9491, or visit their website:www.hpso.com.

Auto Insurance - GEICO offers APhA members quality car insurance with complete 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service and you may also qualify for an additional 8% member discount off GEICO's already low rates. ›› Members: click for more information

Hertz Rentals - APhA members enjoy low Web rates and special offers when making reservations from Hertz.
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Life, Accident and Health Insurance - Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. is the administrator for the APhA endorsed Life, Accident and Health Insurance program.  These coverages are only available to APhA members (and their eligible spouses).  To learn more about the products or to request a brochure and application they can be reached toll-free at 1-800-509-6113.

APhA VISA Card - APhA members can receive a 0% introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers while helping to support APhA with every purchase. ›› More information and to apply today