APhA Policy Manual

Creating Safe Work and Learning Environments for Student Pharmacists, Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY PHARMACY CRIME AND SECURITY PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

APhA strongly believes that all pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians should be safe in their work and learning environments and be free from firearm-related violence.
APhA strongly recommends that technician training programs, schools and colleges of pharmacy, postgraduate training programs, and employers should develop programs to increase readiness in the event of an active shooter.
APhA strongly believes pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians should be trained to recognize and refer patients at high risk of violence to themselves or others.
APhA encourages pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians who are survivors of firearm-related violence to seek the help of counselors and other trained mental health professionals.