The American Association of Pharmacy Technicians 30 th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION Coming to     Crowne Plaza Hotel   300 North Second Street Memphis, Tennessee 38105   Room Reservations may be made by using the following link: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/memphis/memss/hoteldetail?groupCode=AAP   SELECT THE LEFT "CALANDAR" NAVIGATION MENU TO REGISTER FOR CONVENTION ONLINE   OR CLICK LINK BELOW FOR PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM http://www.pharmacytechnician.com/associations/10341/files/AAPT Conv 2012 Registration Form.pdf   Convention Topics for CE Presentations Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the Pharmacy Profession. Importance of IV Training for USP 797 Compliance Drug Shortages and other Procurement Challenges Basic Compounding for Technicians Customer Service Excellence Leveraging Online Resources for Technician Training Stress Management: How to Cope with Job Stress Informatics Technician Roles in a Health System E-Prescribing Basics in Pharmacy Practice DME (durable medical equipment) Provider Status in Pharmacy Drug Diversion (Topics subject to change) ⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔⇔   AAPT FACTS Founded in 1979, the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) is an international not-for-profit educational and professional organization dedicated to the improved delivery of pharmaceutical services through exchange, development, and dissemination of information. With the expansion of pharmacy technology, educational requirements are essential for pharmacy technicians. Recognizing the value of continuing education, AAPT established a Continuing Education Service. This service provides program participants an opportunity to acquire CE credits. AAPT CES is an official provider of CE credits for pharmacy technicians. ABOUT OUR MEMBERS AAPT represents technicians practicing in hospitals, ambulatory and extended care facilities, community pharmacies, and as educators. The Association embodies pharmacy technician students as well as technicians practicing in the Veterans Administration Medical Centers, Armed Forces facilities, and industry. Association members are located from all 50 states, Canada and overseas with many activities carried through Chapters organized at the local level. By some estimates there are 300,000+ technicians practicing in the United States. With the increased use of technical personnel in pharmacies, and the evolving role of the pharmacist as a patient consultant, AAPT is anticipating substantial growth in the years ahead and increased demand for educational and training programs for technicians.   WHAT WE STAND FOR AAPT strongly encourages professional recognition of pharmacy technicians and standardization of job titles and responsibilities. We are committed to development of formal training programs and a means of demonstrating competence through certification. Our Association is active in providing continuing education opportunities to help technicians update their skills and keep pace with the challenges in pharmacy practice. Communication with the membership via the quarterly newsletter, Chapter mailings, email, and the national office allow member concerns to be addressed and for information critical to the success of pharmacy technicians to be disseminated.   BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Ø Continuing Education Credit Ø Professional Enrichment Ø Networking Opportunities Ø Updates on Current Trends Ø Discount Rates to AAPT Sponsored Events Ø Quarterly Newsletter Ø Voice in Pharmacy Technician Issues Ø Opportunities to Develop Leadership Skills Ø Website Featuring Calendar of Events and Appropriate Links