USEFUL TECHNICIAN RESOURCES FOR PEBC

PEBC RESOURCES

A lot of students forget to read the PEBC resources.  There is an examination blueprint which outlines the nine NAPRA competencies.  These are almost like learning objectives which are expected of entry-to-practice pharmacy technicians.  It tells you exactly what you should be able to do and how you should study to meet these competencies.  If you want to read more about the NAPRA competencies, you can access this file.

Don't forget to look at these resources and how to use them (it will save you time during the exam because you are not spending time figuring it out):

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Finally, if you haven't done so already, there is a sample exam posted by PEBC here, or you can try our sample exam here.

STUDY RESOURCES

A major portion (40%) of the PEBC exam is based on the Providing Care: Distribution competency, so students should focus on processes involved in preparing a prescription, including:

  • Interpreting pharmacy abbreviations

  • Auxiliary labels

  • Storage conditions, special handling and expiry dates

  • Sterile/non-sterile compounding procedures

  • Calculations

  • Our PEBC for Technicians course covers a broad range of calculations. You can purchase our course here.

IMPORTANT AND RELEVANT GUIDELINES/TEXTBOOKS

  • NAPRA Guidance Document for Sterile Compounding/Non-Sterile Compounding

  • Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Calculations

  • NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings

COMPETENCY 1A: PROVIDING CARE: CLINICAL CARE

  • Physical Measurements in Diseases

  • Best Possible Medication History and Medication Reconciliation

  • Education of Medical Devices, Monitoring Devices, Health Aids

  • Common Adverse Effects of Common Medications

  • Profile Demographics and Collecting Information

  • Disease Monitoring and Laboratory Tests

  • Adherence

  • Non-Pharmacological Strategies

COMPETENCY 1B: PROVIDING CARE: DISTRIBUTION

See above in Study Resources

COMPETENCY 2: KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

  • Types of Pharmacy References

  • Sections of a Drug Monograph

  • Health Canada Drug Product Database

  • Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties

COMPETENCY 3: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

  • Interviewing Techniques

  • Empathy

  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Cues

  • Patient-Centered Language

  • Verbal Prescriptions

  • Role of Other Health Care Professionals (Doctor, Nurse, Dentist, Midwife, Optometrist, Chiropodist, Chiropractor etc)

  • Minor Ailments: Effective Patient Interactions & Facilitating Behaviour Change

  • Red Flags for Referral

  • Emergencies (Overdose, Hypoglycemia, Anaphylaxis etc)

  • Differential Diagnoses

COMPETENCY 4: LEADERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Canadian Immunization Guide and Vaccinations

  • Hand Washing

  • Infection Control and Isolation Precautions

  • Health Canada Healthy Living (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol)

  • Sharps Safety

  • Disposal of Post-Consumer Returns

  • Social Determinants of Health and Public Health

COMPETENCY 5: PROFESSIONALISM

  • NAPRA Standards & Schedules

  • Code of Ethics

  • Canada Health Act (5 Principles)

  • Ethical Principles

  • Ethical Theories

  • Professional Misconduct

  • Conflict of Interest

  • Controlled Substances Regulations

  • Food and Drugs Act

  • Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act

  • Confidentiality and Privacy

  • Cannabis Act

  • Scope of Practice of Pharmacists vs Technicians

  • MedEffect

  • Canada Vigilance Program

  • ISMP Tools and Resources

  • ISMP Do NOT Use Abbreviations

  • Medication Incidents

  • Cold Chain

  • High-Alert Drugs

  • Look-Alike Sound-Alike Drugs

  • Continuous Quality Improvement

Choose Your Plan

PEBC for Technicians
$249.00
One time

Comprehensive MCQ + OSPE practice set for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 1200 multiple choice questions
✓ Access to 96 OSPE practice stations
✓ Includes answer key with detailed explanations
✓ BONUS: Calculations Set and Drug Indication Practice Set
✓ BONUS: Prescription Checking Set and Medical Device Guide
PEBC MCQ Technicians
$139.00
One time

Multiple Choice Questions ONLY for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 1200 multiple choice questions
✓ Includes answer key with detailed explanations
✓ BONUS: Calculations Set
✓ BONUS: Drug Indication Practice Set
OSPE for Technicians
$159.00
One time

OSPE Stations ONLY for the Qualifying Exam (6 Month Access)

✓ Access to 96 OSPE practice stations
✓ Features interactive audio and non-interactive cases
✓ Includes expected responses and grading criteria
✓ BONUS: Prescription Checking Practice Set (130 questions)
✓ BONUS: Medical Device Counselling Guide