Technician Product Verification (TPV) Principles, Workflow Integration, Safety, and Regulatory Considerations

Course overview

This continuing education self-study course provides pharmacy technicians with an in-depth review of Technician Product Verification (TPV) practices in institutional and community pharmacy settings. The course explores the history and evolution of TPV, applicable state and federal regulatory considerations, workflow models, patient safety principles, quality assurance processes, technology integration, documentation standards, and technician responsibilities. Participants will review the role of pharmacy technicians in supporting medication-use systems through product verification activities while recognizing the continued clinical responsibilities of the pharmacist. The course emphasizes error prevention strategies, barcode verification, automation, competency requirements, and communication practices necessary to support safe medication distribution. Realistic pharmacy practice scenarios are included to reinforce practical application of TPV concepts in both retail and institutional environments. This program is designed as a 4-hour self-study continuing education activity for pharmacy technicians, certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician educators, and pharmacy support personnel.