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Lesson 1, Assignment 2 Question 1: Why are privacy and confidentiality so important in the field of healthcare and pharmacy? Privacy and confidentiality are so important in the field of healthcare and pharmacy to maintain patient trust, meet legal requirements, and protect sensitive information. Patient confidentiality must be secure, and patient information must only be shared with the patient's consent or when it is legally required. Healthcare and pharmacy records often contain sensitive information that, if compromised, could have serious consequences for patients. This information may include diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription information, and personal details such as social security numbers or financial information. Ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of this information is crucial to protecting patients from identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of harm. Question 2: Greg has worked for six months in a pharmacy that compounds chemotherapeutics. He has trained and is certified for this specialized work. Discuss the educational requirements and duties for a technician in this type of pharmacy. The educational requirements for a technician in a pharmacy that compounds chemotherapeutics include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree in pharmacy technology or a related field, specialized training in chemotherapeutic compounding, and certification through organizations like the PTCB or NHA. Specialized training is necessary for working with chemotherapeutics as it covers proper handling and storage of chemotherapeutic agents, safety precautions, and the specific compounding techniques required for these drugs. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) both offer certifications for pharmacy technicians that require a comprehensive exam that covers a range of pharmacy topics, including chemotherapeutic compounding. The PTCB offers the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification, while the NHA offers the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
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