How to Become IV Certified as a Pharmacy Technician
Due to the lack of standardized education requirements for the pharmacy technician field, finding an IV certification class can be a challenge, but, with a little digging, it can be done. Pharmacy Technicians who obtain IV certification expand their career horizons and earning potential. It allows them to work in a home health care setting or hospital preparing and administering IV medications. Expect to pay an average of $500 for an IV certification class.
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How To Become IV Certified As A Pharmacy Technician
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Contact the education department of a hospital and ask if they offer or are affiliated with a company offering IV certification classes.
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Call colleges in your area with a pharmacy technician program and find out if they offer IV certification classes.
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Research online resources and classes for IV certification.
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Check with professional associations for pharmacy technicians as they sometimes sponsor or offer IV certification classes. In addition, they may also list qualified instruction programs.
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Find a Pharmacy Technician who is IV certified and ask them how they obtained their certification.
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Tips & Warnings
Some hospitals will provide on-the-job training in IV medications.
Be aware of the increased liability of administering IV medications. Due to recent deaths caused by pharmacy errors, there is intense scrutiny of training, qualifications, and process controls.
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