Pharmacy Technician Educators Council - PTEC

10/08/2025

🎓 Student Success Spotlight

Recently, Chelsea Ogan, a PTCB-Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Coordinator at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Chair-Elect of the PTEC Leadership Committee, shared one of her proudest moments.

Share your story in the comments of a student who excelled thanks to your guidance. Let’s celebrate the wins that make teaching worth it.

10/06/2025

🎉 Pharmacy Technician Day is almost here! 🎉

As educators and trainers, you play a key role in preparing the next generation of pharmacy technicians. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, celebrate your students’ achievements. Find ideas for recognition on the official Pharmacy Technician Day page: 👉 pharmtech.day

▶️ Watch the video:

We Are Pharmacy Technicians | Pharmacy Technician Day 2025 On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, join us in celebrating the vital role of pharmacy technicians. From problem-solving…

09/23/2025

🚨 Free Webinar: Elevating & Empowering Pharmacy Technicians 🚨

📅 Sept 24 | 🕑 2 PM EST

Join leaders from PTCB, Walmart & Beth Israel Lahey to explore:
- Technician workforce trends
- Training & onboarding strategies
- Career growth & engagement
- Impact of credentialing

👉 Who should attend? Pharmacy leaders, trainers, HR & education teams, and anyone invested in technician development.

🔗 Register now: https://info.trchealthcare.com/insights-from-industry-leaders-elevating-and-empowering-pharmacy-technician

Join us on Sept 24, 2025, at 2pm EST for a free live webinar Insights from Industry Leaders: Elevating and Empowering Pharmacy Technicians

09/09/2025

✨ PTEC Member Spotlight: Caferino Ibarra III ✨

After 8 years in independent pharmacy, Caferino took a leap into education and never looked back.

💬 “I took an opportunity teaching and fell in love with it. My favorite part of being an educator is seeing the growth in my students."

He brings real-life experience to the classroom, inspiring future technicians with stories from his career. One of his proudest moments? Supporting a student on the verge of giving up, helping her stay on the path to becoming a pharmacy technician.

09/08/2025

🌵 Spoiler Alert! 🌵

Get ready, PTEC 2026 is heading to San Antonio, TX! 🏙️

📅 July 9–11, 2026

We’re planting the seeds for connection, growth, and inspiration with three days dedicated to cultivating growth in pharmacy technician education.

Save the date… you won’t want to miss it!

08/29/2025

Attended PTEC 2025? Be sure to claim you continuing Education (CE) hours by Monday, September 8, 2025. Don't miss out on those valuable hours!

08/19/2025

Nearly 200 attendees. One big milestone.

At this year’s PTEC Conference, the first group of educators earned the new Certified Pharmcacy Technician Educator (CPTEd) credential — a national certification recognizing excellence in pharmacy technician education.

A proud moment for the profession!
📣 Full story: https://ptcb.org/news/pharmacy-technician-educators-honored-for-achieving-inaugural-cpted-credential-at-ptec-conference/

07/22/2025

Did you miss the BIG reveal at PTEC 2025?

Click the link below to find out where we’re heading in 2026. Spoiler: you’re going to want to pack your bags. 👀✈️📍

https://ptec.org/page/2026Conference

07/11/2025

☀️ Day 2 at PTEC 2025 is in full swing!
We’re diving deeper into the topics that matter most to pharmacy technician educators, including digital defense, communication, and empathy.

📸 Don’t forget to snap a pic with your mini-figure or show off your favorite conference moment at .

07/10/2025

🎉 It’s officially DAY ONE of the PTEC 2025 Conference!

We’re so excited to welcome pharmacy technician educators from across the country to Columbus, Ohio for a few days of connection, inspiration, and innovation. 💥

If you’re attending, drop a selfie or a pic of your favorite session and use — we might just share it!

Let’s make this an unforgettable PTEC!

07/01/2025

📣 Meet Chelsea Ogan, Pharmacy Technician Coordinator and future educator!

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Chelsea brings 10 years of pharmacy technician experience to her role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her passion? Shaping the next generation of pharmacy technicians and witnessing those “lightbulb” moments—whether it’s mastering a syringe or confidently navigating workflow. 💡💊

Read more:
https://ptec.org/news/701023/Member-Spotlight-Chelsea-Ogan.htm

06/19/2025

Neurodivergent students have limitless potential, and you have the power to support them. Join Briana Wukovich, CPhT-Adv, CSPT for "Unlocking Potential: Supporting Neurodivergent Pharmacy Technician Students" on July 12 from 9 - 10 AM at .

This is a must-attend event for every pharmacy technician educator. Register now at https://ptec.org/page/2025Conference