Proposal to Create a Study Guide Manual for Pharmacy Technician Class at Mansfield Frontier High School By: Quang Truong Summary: We need a study guide manual for the new Pharmacy Technician test. I recently, got my Pharmacy Technician license last year and noticed that some part of the test I did not learn. Due to a new rewritten Pharmacy Technician test for 2013. The original study guide for the test did not cover all the key points that would be on the new Pharmacy Technician test. So, I was considering adding new information and tips for the new test with this manual I’m providing, which be finished by May 7, 2014. The estimated total cost for this manual will be $58.74. My knowledge and experiences makes me capable creating the manual. Passing rate has dramatically decreased from 2012-2013. From 86% to 64.3% passing rate. It could be from the lack of knowledge of the new rewritten test for the pharmacy technician. It can be analyze from http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/about/pass_rates.shtml. I have created a manual design to prepare students for the new rewritten test. Covering the necessary information that the students lack from school or books, and then incorporating them into the manual. Current Problems with the new Pharmacy Technician Test: The Pharmacy Technician Class at Mansfield Frontier High School uses the outdated study guide manual. For following and learning the ways to take the Pharmacy Technician test. In November 1st, 2013, there was a new updated version of the Pharmacy Technician test that takes effect. Changes to the test after date: Topic use during test Domain Description % Use on the test 1 Pharmacology for Technicians 13.75 2 Pharmacy Law and Regulations 12.50 3 Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding 4 Medication Safety 5 Pharmacy Quality Assurance 6 Medication Order Entry and Fill Process 8.75 12.50 7.50 17.50 7 Pharmacy Inventory Management 8.75 8 Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement 8.75 9 Pharmacy Information Systems Usage and Application 10.00 Students’ problem with the new style test: Unprepared with some of these topics Study for a different test Attack the question differently Use knowledge from the old study guide manual With these changes, data has shown that students passing rate decrease by 21.7% from 2012-2013. The need for a study guide preparing students for 2014 Pharmacy Technician test is extremely important. Proposed Solution: A study guide manual for pharmacy technician test The proposed study guide manual for Pharmacy Technician test will provide students with the understanding and knowledge to Target what’s going to be on the test Identify how much you need to learn on each topic area Have a higher chance to pass the test I will write the study guide manual for Pharmacy Technician test from my experiences and will consult with the administrative Pharmacy Technician class for more information. The study guide manual for Pharmacy Technician test will include the following sections. Table of content: Chapter 1: Pharmacology for Technicians Chapter 2: Pharmacy Law and Regulations Chapter 3: Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding Chapter 4: Medication Safety Chapter 5: Pharmacy Quality Assurance Chapter 6: Medication Order Entry and Fill Process Chapter 7: Pharmacy Quality Assurance Chapter 8: Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement Chapter 9: Pharmacy Information Systems Usage and Application I can complete the study guide manual for Pharmacy Technician test end of the month. During the week of May 1, the student volunteers and Pharmacy Technician will use the rough draft and give me their comments about the manual. I will submit the draft on May 5, 2014. If the draft is satisfactory, you will receive the completed manual on May 7, 2014. My Qualification for creating this manual: My knowledge and experiences would lend well to this position because I know how the test would be like. I was able to pass the test on my first try, even though I had no knowledge about the new information added on the test. Also, I have worked and interned at a pharmacy and hospital. Giving me a real world scenario, and which I will incorporate into the manual. Clinical Rotations at Huguley Hospital October 2011 – April 2012 o Rotated through various departments and areas of the hospital, shadowing various health care professionals. o Learn about the various aspects of health care Externship Mansfield Target December 2012 – 2013 o Learning pill counting o Working in a fast and slow pace Interning for Infection Nurse AT Kindred Hospital January 2013 - May 2013 o Safety protocol for infection control Budget: The following table reflects the estimated cost of writing and printing the manual: Items Writing and Editing the Manual Binding Costs Colored Illustrations Tab Inserts Copy Costs Total Cost Time and Supplies 1 Month worth Cost (dollars) $10.00 Vinyl Front and Back Spiral Binding 10 pages @ $2.25 per page $0.89 for 5 pages x 4 packets 300 pages @ $0.05 a page $5.18 $25.00 $3.56 $15.00 $58.74 Note: Some items in this chart may or may not be use for this manual, so the cost may be cheaper then what it seems. Conclusion: I am thrilled to prepare a manual for Pharmacy Technician Class at Mansfield Frontier High School. This manual will resolve our dwindling pass rate for the new Pharmacy Technician test. I look forward to the possibility of working with you on this manual. This manual will benefit many students who are taking the test and pass on the first try. Saving them money and time on one Pharmacy Technician test.