Development of a Formal Training Program for Pharmacy Technicians to Assist in a Pediatric Medical Emergency Response.

The development and evaluation of a formal training program designed to prepare pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists during pediatric medical emergency responses is described. A structured training program was implemented at a pediatric hospital including didactic instruction, hands-on training, and a required return demonstration. Training emphasized medication preparation, labeling, automated dispensing system use, identification of emergency medications, and preparation of weight-based pediatric doses. Post-training survey results demonstrated improvements across all measured domains. Implementation of a formal pharmacy technician training program improved technician confidence in emergency response medications while supporting effective performance during pediatric medical emergencies.