Assessment of pharmacy technician learning preferences and implications for training.

Purpose: To assess pharmacy technician learning preferences using the VARK tool and through self-identification.

Methods: The VARK (visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic) questionnaire was incorporated into a larger survey, which was distributed during live staff meetings and a continuing education session held by the Ohio Pharmacists Association attended by 204 pharmacy technicians across various practice settings.

Results: A 90% response rate was achieved.