AAPT,NPTA, and PTEC join forces

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Here's a cut and paste of a press release I received from NPTA.

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http://www.pharmacytechnician.org

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AAPT, NPTA & PTEC UNITE

In a historic effort, delegates of AAPT, NPTA and PTEC (the three US

organizations focused on pharmacy technicians) met on Labor Day, 9-6-

04, in New Orleans and signed an official Statement of Unity.

Here is the content of the Statement of Unity:

" As a historic event at the FIP meeting in New Orleans, selective key

leaders of AAPT, NPTA and PTEC met for the first time to establish a

united voice for pharmacy technicians.

We respect the history and culture of our respective organizations.

We commit to proactively work togethor to address technician issues,

such as member's needs, education (both initial and continuing),

roles and responsabilities, certification, regulations and their

impact on patient care.

We plan to continue our association togethor on an international, as

well as domestic, scope in the united belief in the value of pharmacy

technicians in the practice of pharmacy. "

This article was signed by:

,CPhT - President of AAPT

Mike ston, CPhT - Executive Director of NPTA

Robin Luke, CPhT - Vice-Presiden of NPTA

Jeanie Barkett, RPh - President of PTEC

For information on AAPT, visit www.pharmacytechnician.com

For information on NPTA, visit www.pharmacytechnician.org

For information on PTEC, visit www.ptec.org

For additional information on this article, please contact:

NPTA PR

(281) 866-7900

press@...

Source: NPTAnews Website: www.pharmacytechnician.org