Who Checks the Checker? Integrating Pharmacy Technician Product Verification in Health Systems
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is implementing a Validated Pharmacy Technician (VPhT) or Tech-Check-Tech (TCT) program to allow trained pharmacy technicians to perform final product verifications of select medications per COMAR 10.34.34.04. Currently, pharmacists complete all final checks, limiting time for clinical care, while technicians have limited advancement opportunities. The desired state is to empower validated technicians to perform final product verifications accurately, enabling pharmacists to focus on more patient-centered services and improving overall workflow efficiency. Gaps exist in policy development, formal training and validation processes, technology integration for tracking and audits, cultural acceptance among pharmacists, and defined career ladders for technicians. Addressing these through structured education, regulatory alignment, automated audit systems, and recognition pathways will enhance operational efficiency, medication safety, and professional growth within UMMC’s pharmacy practice model.
This activity is a recording from a live webinar (on 1/14/2026) and those that claim credit for the live webinar should not claim credit for this activity.
CE Credit: 0.5 Contact Hours
Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0025-0000-26-003-L04-P
Activity Type: Knowledge
Launch Date: 1/14/2026
Expiration Date: 1/14/2027
Course Number: CTIP_2026_01_14_Gonzalez
Target Audience: Pharmacists
Course Details (Activity Announcement): View File (CTIP_2026.01.14_Gonzalez Activity Announcement)
Presenter:
Adrian Quezada Gonzalez, PharmD
PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Resident
University of Maryland
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Summarize a stepwise implementation plan for a Tech-Check-Tech (TCT) program that aligns with state regulations, technician competency standards, and institutional workflow needs.
- Evaluate the impact of Tech-Check-Tech implementation on pharmacist workload, medication safety, and operational efficiency using measurable performance metrics.
Instructor
Adrian Quezada Gonzalez, PharmD
PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Resident
University of Maryland
Dr. Gonzalez, speaker for this activity, has no financial relationships to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have any financial relationships to disclose.
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Windows
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MacOS
- Safari 13 and above
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| Minimum Memory |
8 GB (or more) |
| Minimum Storage |
6 GB (or more) |
| Minimum Processor |
PC: 2 GHz or faster Intel processor
MacOS: Multi-core Intel processor |
| Minimum Internet Speeds |
High speed internet connection |
| Other |
Participants must be able to play audio (either through speakers or headphones) as well as ability to open PDF files and view and edit Word, and PPT documents. |
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