The Perfect Patient Interview 

Type of Activity: Patient Safety  (UAN) #JA0000319-9999-23-009-H05-T

Accredited for: 1 CE

Release Date: March 1, 2023

Expiration Date: February 28, 2026

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:

  1. Discuss the goals and purpose of a patient interview. 
  2. Describe the basic components and techniques of a patient interview.  
  3. Summarize how a patient interview can be performed including the dos and don’ts. 

About the Presenter

Christopher Zaleski, PharmD  Pharmacy Supervisor Nebraska Medicine — Omaha, NE

Instructions to complete this continuing pharmacy technician education (CPE) topic.

  1. Click WATCH VIDEO to view the recorded lecture. Viewing the entire lecture is a required element of this CPE.
  2. After viewing the recorded lecture, click PAY TO GET QUIZ.  The link takes you to your  cart to pay for the test.
    • After paying for the test, receive an email with a unique link to take the test and claim CE.
    • Copy and paste the unique link into your browser search engine.
    • Provide profile information- NABP e-Profile ID # and DOB (mmdd) are required. 
  3. Complete the test with a minimum score of 80%. You are allowed 3 opportunities to reach this minimum score.
  4. Complete the activity evaluation form.
  5. Transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. Please allow 4 weeks for the credit to appear in your account.