Maryland Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education
Top-rated pharmacy technician courses designed to fulfill your CE requirements
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New Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension (3 hrs)
This course will help distinguish between primary and secondary hypertension, characterize the different stages of high blood pressure and identify factors implicated in the development of hypertension.
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Shingles Disease Process and Vaccination for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians (2 hrs)
This course serves to review the disease process of shingles and the use of vaccinations to prevent shingles. Treatment typically focuses on antiviral therapy and symptom control. Shingles can be prevented through vaccination, which is typically recommended for adults over 50 since the immune system weakens with age.
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Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Adult Inpatients (2 hrs)
Infection is asignificant concern for people admitted to an inpatient setting. Infectionsacquired in the hospital setting oftentimes are resistant to antimicrobialtherapy and more virulent in nature. Types of infections include pneumonia,central line- and catheter-associated infections, and infections after surgery.Pharmacists working in inpatient settings should be familiar with theseinfections, common pathogens, and preferred treatment. This continuingeducation module will review these infections, pathogens, treatment regimens,and prevention.
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Managing the Unique Needs of Female Patients (3 hrs)
Thiscourse covers women’s health management and medications used in this patientpopulation. It reviews the physiology of female hormones, and details thevarious hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive methods available. Management ofpregnant and lactating patients and medication use in these populations isincluded. The course also discusses menopausal treatment and the currentrecommendations regarding hormonal use in this population. Additionally, the epidemiology,pathophysiology, risk factors, and diagnosis of osteoporosis will be discussed.This course gives detailed information on the medications used to treat theseconditions.
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Diabetic Medications and Insulin Pump Therapies (6 hrs)
Diabetes and glycemic medications are in the news every day. Staying ahead of current research and treatment options is an uphill challenge. This course provides the latest in diabetic medications and treatment options, including insulin pump therapies.
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Wound Management Products (4 hrs)
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are key in helping health care professionals make choices for wound care products. In this course, we discuss the basics of the skin and wounds and the natural wound healing process. Additionally, the course reviews the wound care products available to augment this process, how to choose the correct product, and what new products to expect in the near future.
Maryland Pharmacy Technician Courses
Best Practices for Prescribing Opioids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain

Best Practices for Prescribing Opioids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Patient Safety and Medication Errors
A Dose of Professionalism for the Pharmacy Technician

A Dose of Professionalism for the Pharmacy Technician
A Review of Immunizations for Pharmacy Technicians

A Review of Immunizations for Pharmacy Technicians
A Review of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

A Review of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
A Review of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

A Review of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Addiction Medicine: When Patients Can’t “Just Quit”

This course will offer insight into the impact of substance use disorders in the United States and help pharmacy professionals identify patients suffering from these diseases. After completing this course, pharmacy professionals will understand the pharmacologic treatments for addiction to opioids, alcohol and tobacco. The course will discuss the mechanisms, dosing, major side effects and drug interactions, and patient counseling points for these medications.
Addiction Medicine: When Patients Can’t “Just Quit”
This course will offer insight into the impact of substance use disorders in the United States and help pharmacy professionals identify patients suffering from these diseases. After completing this course, pharmacy professionals will understand the pharmacologic treatments for addiction to opioids, alcohol and tobacco. The course will discuss the mechanisms, dosing, major side effects and drug interactions, and patient counseling points for these medications.
Antibiotic Stewardship

The introduction of antibiotics into the practice of medicine has transformed the lives of millions of people. Infections that were once lethal are now easily treatable, and medical advances have been able to move forward through the use of antibiotics. Unfortunately, between 20 and 50 percent of all antibiotics administered in hospitals in the United States have been deemed either unnecessary or inappropriate. The misuse of antibiotics has contributed to increases in the rates of Clostridium difficile infections and adverse reactions to antibiotics, as well as the development of resistant strains of bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 23,000 deaths annually are caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Antibiotic Stewardship
The introduction of antibiotics into the practice of medicine has transformed the lives of millions of people. Infections that were once lethal are now easily treatable, and medical advances have been able to move forward through the use of antibiotics. Unfortunately, between 20 and 50 percent of all antibiotics administered in hospitals in the United States have been deemed either unnecessary or inappropriate. The misuse of antibiotics has contributed to increases in the rates of Clostridium difficile infections and adverse reactions to antibiotics, as well as the development of resistant strains of bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 23,000 deaths annually are caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Calculation of Dosages and Solution Rates Using Ratio and Proportion

Calculation of Dosages and Solution Rates Using Ratio and Proportion
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals

Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals
Critical Measurement Tools for the Competent Pharmacy Technician

Critical Measurement Tools for the Competent Pharmacy Technician
Developing a Pharmacy Based Immunization Program

Developing a Pharmacy Based Immunization Program
Diabetic Medications and Insulin Pump Therapies

Diabetic Medications and Insulin Pump Therapies
General Principles of Toxicology: A Review for Pharmacists

Toxicology has been described in literature for thousands of years. In the year 1230, the word “poison” first appeared in the literature, and was defined as a potion or draught that was prepared with deadly ingredients. Since then, poisons and toxicology have remained an important part of history. From intentional poisoning-related deaths to the significant increase in deaths related to drug abuse and overdose, toxicology remains a relevant topic in medicine today. This course will review general principles of toxicology as well as toxidromes and agents of toxicity. It includes specific discussion regarding antidotes and treating toxicologic emergencies with a focus on pharmacologic therapy.
General Principles of Toxicology: A Review for Pharmacists
Toxicology has been described in literature for thousands of years. In the year 1230, the word “poison” first appeared in the literature, and was defined as a potion or draught that was prepared with deadly ingredients. Since then, poisons and toxicology have remained an important part of history. From intentional poisoning-related deaths to the significant increase in deaths related to drug abuse and overdose, toxicology remains a relevant topic in medicine today. This course will review general principles of toxicology as well as toxidromes and agents of toxicity. It includes specific discussion regarding antidotes and treating toxicologic emergencies with a focus on pharmacologic therapy.
Inventory Management for the Pharmacy Technician

Inventory Management for the Pharmacy Technician
Managing the Unique Needs of Female Patients

Thiscourse covers women’s health management and medications used in this patientpopulation. It reviews the physiology of female hormones, and details thevarious hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive methods available. Management ofpregnant and lactating patients and medication use in these populations isincluded. The course also discusses menopausal treatment and the currentrecommendations regarding hormonal use in this population. Additionally, the epidemiology,pathophysiology, risk factors, and diagnosis of osteoporosis will be discussed.This course gives detailed information on the medications used to treat theseconditions.
Managing the Unique Needs of Female Patients
Thiscourse covers women’s health management and medications used in this patientpopulation. It reviews the physiology of female hormones, and details thevarious hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive methods available. Management ofpregnant and lactating patients and medication use in these populations isincluded. The course also discusses menopausal treatment and the currentrecommendations regarding hormonal use in this population. Additionally, the epidemiology,pathophysiology, risk factors, and diagnosis of osteoporosis will be discussed.This course gives detailed information on the medications used to treat theseconditions.
Medicines for the Treatment of Tuberculosis

Medicines for the Treatment of Tuberculosis
New Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension

New Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension
Older and Wiser: Essential Knowledge for the Management of Older Adults

Older and Wiser: Essential Knowledge for the Management of Older Adults
Pharmacological Treatment of Heart Failure

This course serves to review bothacute and chronic heart failure, including the risk factors for developingheart failure, signs and symptoms, and tests used in diagnosis of heartfailure. In addition, common medications used to treat both acute and chronicheart failure are reviewed, as well as current guidelines for the treatment ofchronic heart failure.
Pharmacological Treatment of Heart Failure
This course serves to review bothacute and chronic heart failure, including the risk factors for developingheart failure, signs and symptoms, and tests used in diagnosis of heartfailure. In addition, common medications used to treat both acute and chronicheart failure are reviewed, as well as current guidelines for the treatment ofchronic heart failure.
Shingles Disease Process and Vaccination for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

Shingles Disease Process and Vaccination for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Sterile Drug Preparation

Sterile Drug Preparation
The Pharmacologic Treatment of Anxiety

The Pharmacologic Treatment of Anxiety
The Pharmacy Technician's Role in Reducing Medication Errors

The Pharmacy Technician's Role in Reducing Medication Errors
Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Adult Inpatients

Infection is asignificant concern for people admitted to an inpatient setting. Infectionsacquired in the hospital setting oftentimes are resistant to antimicrobialtherapy and more virulent in nature. Types of infections include pneumonia,central line- and catheter-associated infections, and infections after surgery.Pharmacists working in inpatient settings should be familiar with theseinfections, common pathogens, and preferred treatment. This continuingeducation module will review these infections, pathogens, treatment regimens,and prevention.
Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Adult Inpatients
Infection is asignificant concern for people admitted to an inpatient setting. Infectionsacquired in the hospital setting oftentimes are resistant to antimicrobialtherapy and more virulent in nature. Types of infections include pneumonia,central line- and catheter-associated infections, and infections after surgery.Pharmacists working in inpatient settings should be familiar with theseinfections, common pathogens, and preferred treatment. This continuingeducation module will review these infections, pathogens, treatment regimens,and prevention.
Wound Management Products

Wound Management Products
The Pharmacy Technician's Responsibility in Handling Controlled Substances
