KLR Medical Certification Training School 

In the world of pharmaceutical compounding, aseptic technique isn’t just a best practice—it’s a lifesaving necessity. Whether preparing intravenous medications, eye drops, or injectable steroids, every compounder bears the responsibility of keeping patients safe from harmful contamination. The tragic case of the New England Compounding Center (NECC) shows exactly what can happen when those standards are ignored. KLR students learn gloved fingertip testing to qualify for steri

I know what you’re thinking: “I passed my NHA certification exam—I’m all set!” Well, yes and no.  The good news: your NHA certification is valid for two years. The not-so-good news: to keep it active (and avoid retaking the exam), you’ll need to complete Continuing Education modules—called CEs —and pay a renewal fee to the NHA. Trust me, renewing is much easier (and cheaper) than letting your certification expire and paying to have it reinstated. Nobody wants that.  The even

Molly S. and the Evolution of "High Risk" to "High Alert" Medications This week, we're shining a spotlight on Molly S., a student currently taking the Pharmacy Technician Career and Technical Education (CTE) course at her local high school! I always encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification, and Molly did just that. During a recent lesson, we discussed medications that can cause significant harm to a patient if an error is made. Among the possible responses w

Anesthesia is a medical procedure that is used to prevent patients from feeling pain or discomfort during surgery or other medical...

As a pharmacy technician, you may be responsible for using automated medication dispensing systems such as the Omnicell and Pyxis...

A crash cart, commonly called a code cart, is found in many healthcare settings; specifically, those in which patients are at the most risk for a cardiac or respiratory event. Some of the areas in which you will find a crash cart include hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, and cardiac stress testing centers. Crash carts are often made up as a set of drawers, trays, or shelves on a mobile cart that can be easily transported to differe

If you complete a rotation in a hospital or later on begin working in a hospital setting, chances are that you will see and use what is often called a “tubing system”. The more proper name for these systems is pneumatic tubing systems. These systems propel cylindrical containers through networks of tubes by compressed air or by partial vacuum. They have been used around the world for hundreds of years but are now most often seen and used in manufacturing, hospitals, and ban

If you participate in rotations; often called an internship, in an inpatient hospital setting for your pharmacy technician program, you...

Pharmacy technicians can work in a multitude of different settings and one of the most versatile is the inpatient setting. Inpatient...

If you are looking to obtain a career in the healthcare field, a career as a pharmacy technician is a great way to get started!

Job Expectations for the Retail Pharmacy Technician

Why you should become certified in order to advance in your new career as pharmacy technician.

What Does a Career in the Veterinary Field Have to do with a Career as a Pharmacy Technician?

National Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT vs State Board of Pharmacy License

KLR Pharmacy Technician School provides a step by step guide on how to renew your Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Indiana.

KLR Pharmacy Technician Training School students have worked together to come up with additional clues to remember some common drug suffixes

For a new pharmacy technician, DEA Schedules and their respective drugs can be confusing, but it’s important for you to understand them...

A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist in several day-to-day pharmacy related tasks. Between triaging phone calls, handling...

Anna is a longtime friend and colleague. We worked together in the inpatient pharmacy at Riverview Health where I was her supervisor. I...

If you’ve ever received a handwritten prescription and aren’t sure what all of the codes and initials mean, you’re not alone! Sig codes...