Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician's help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other healthcare products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
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Pharmacy Technician
Start a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician with at-home training from Education Direct. You need no previous experience - just ambition, the desire to be a part of the exciting health care industry, and this great training program.
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Contact: Ashford University
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Pharmacy Technicians work in clean, organized,
well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. Most of their workday
is spent on their feet. They may be required to lift heavy boxes
or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from high shelves.
Technicians work the same hours as pharmacists. This may include
evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Because some hospital
and retail pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, technicians may
work varying shifts. As their seniority increases, technicians
often have increased control over the hours they work. There are
many opportunities for part-time work in both retail and hospital
settings.
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist's Assistant Program prepares you to work as a professional in the pharmaceutical industry. This preparation will allow you to interpret product information and communicate clearly with other medical professionals and your clients. |
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Contact: Stratford Career Institute
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Although most pharmacy technicians receive informal on-the-job
training, employers favor those who have completed formal training
and certification. However, there are currently few State and no
Federal requirements for formal training or certification of pharmacy
technicians. Employers who can neither afford, nor have the time
to give, on-the-job training often seek formally educated pharmacy
technicians. Formal education programs and certification emphasize
the technicians' interest in and dedication to the work to potential
employers. In addition to the military, some hospitals, proprietary
schools, vocational or technical colleges, and community colleges
offer formal education programs.
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Pharmacy Practice
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. |
Contact: University of Phoenix
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Formal pharmacy technician education programs require classroom
and laboratory work in a variety of areas, including medical and
pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy
record keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and
ethics. Technicians also are required to learn medication names,
actions, uses, and doses. Many training programs include internships,
in which students gain hands-on experience in actual pharmacies.
Students receive a diploma, certificate, or an associate degree,
depending on the program.
Prospective pharmacy technicians with experience working as an
aide in a community pharmacy or volunteering in a hospital may
have an advantage. Employers also prefer applicants with strong
customer service and communication skills and with experience managing
inventories, counting, measuring, and using computers. Technicians
entering the field need strong mathematics, spelling, and reading
skills. A background in chemistry, English, and health education
also may be beneficial. Some technicians are hired without formal
training, but under the condition that they obtain certification
within a specified period to retain employment.
