GOAL 1

Set and continually enhance professional standards and practice for pharmacy technicians.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. Advance the development of a well-defined professional career path, outlining clear opportunities for growth, specialization, and advancement.
2. Develop standards of practice for pharmacy technicians that enhance patient safety, improve medication management, and expand regulatory requirements within the pharmacy profession.
3. Guide the standardized implementation of pharmacy technician education and training to ensure consistent skill development, improve service quality across healthcare settings, and support career growth and professional recognition.
4. Cultivate a shared commitment of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to patient care, fostering a strong sense of identity and ethical standards within the profession.

GOAL 2

Promote the development of new and expanding roles and responsibilities for pharmacy technicians.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. Expand the role of pharmacy technicians to encompass a broad range of responsibilities (e.g., clinical, regulatory, administrative, data analytics).
2. Support standardized requirements as a foundation to facilitate the development of new advanced credentials, including certificates, certifications, and degrees.
3. Support ongoing research that evaluates pharmacy technicians’ impact on the medication use system, collaboration on healthcare teams, and overall patient outcomes.

GOAL 3

Seek opportunities to support the well-being and resilience of the pharmacy technician workforce.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. Facilitate the development of education and training aimed at helping pharmacy technicians address and effectively cope with the stress and burnout associated with demanding environments.
2. Foster research that addresses the well-being and resilience of pharmacy technicians.