Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Honoring excellence in pharmacy 👏

PTCB was proud to sponsor the Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians awards recognizing two outstanding pharmacy professionals:

🏆 Keith Binion, MEd, CPhT, CHW — MSPT Service Award recipient
🏆 Anthony Codrean, CPhT — MSPT Pharmacy Technician of the Year

Thank you both for your dedication and contributions to the profession!

Michigan Pharmacists Association

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What’s your go-to lunch to fuel your busy days? ☀️

Whatever you pack, the Fuel for Success Lunch Tote is an easy way to keep your lunch fresh and ready for the day ahead.

Explore this and other lunch products in the PTCB Store. ptcb.org/store

You've built the skills. Now earn the recognition. ⭐
The CPhT-Adv Credential recognizes pharmacy technicians with advanced knowledge, experience, and a dedication to medication safety.

Learn how you can take the next step in your professional journey. ⬇️ https://ptcb.org/cpht-adv

“It means everything to me. It means I will always have an opportunity to work in the field of my dreams and support my family.”

For Savannah Kroeger Polk, CPhT, earning her Certified Pharmacy Technician credential is more than a professional milestone; it is a foundation for a career she loves and a way to create stability for the people who matter most.

If you are a CPhT, we would love to hear from you: What does your CPhT Credential mean to you, personally and professionally? Share in the comments and help inspire future technicians.

Every day, you keep patients safe, support your team, and help your pharmacy run smoothly—wherever you work. The “We Are Pharmacy Technicians” collection celebrates the skill and heart you bring to every shift.

Now through Memorial Day, take 20% OFF the full collection.

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Katie Sasina, CPhT, CPTEd of Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has built a career focused on strengthening pharmacy technician education through action, leadership, and mentorship.

She was recently honored with the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Pharmacy Technician Award and was among the first in the nation to earn the CPTEd credential. These recognitions reflect her commitment to advancing education standards and supporting pharmacy technicians in practice and training environments.

As Katie shared:

“This is bigger than me. It's a win for pharmacy technicians everywhere who show up every day for their patients. We don't always get the recognition we deserve, but never doubt the impact you make every single day.”

Read more about Katie’s story and this recognition here:

Award-winning educator earns recognition through 2026 Pharmacy Technician Award - Binghamton News Award-winning educator Katie Sasina earns recognition, champions technician roles, and trains future pharmacy professionals through Binghamton’s growing microcredential program.

We’re proud to see Michelle Garvin, CPhT, recognized by the Iowa Pharmacy Association. As a member of PTCB's Stakeholder Advisory Council, she exemplifies leadership, innovation, and the impact pharmacy technicians have on advancing patient care. Congrats, Michelle!

Member Spotlight 🌟 Michelle Garvin, CPhT

🎓 Michelle holds a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Iowa and has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 1997. She is a Certified Pharmacy Technician and trained Community Health Worker.

💼 Michelle co-owns Wester Drug in Muscatine, IA, with her husband, Cory. They have transformed the pharmacy into a technician-driven site, allowing their pharmacists to focus on clinical services.

💊 Michelle is active within IPA and the profession. She serves on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)’s Stakeholder Advisory Council, her local public health board, and as a luminary for CPESN Community Health. Additionally, Michelle was appointed to the Iowa Board of Pharmacy by Governor Kim Reynolds in 2025.

💙 Together, Michelle and Cory are committed to advancing pharmacy practice and empowering pharmacists and technicians to practice at the top of their education and training.