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A pharmacy technician in Canada has completed a Pharmacy Technician course at a vocational college, usually a 4-6 month course. A pharmacy assistant is someone who works at a pharmacy with on the job training provided by the pharmacy. One has a certificate / diploma with a recognized standard of training and the other is recognized for their skill set by their employer only.
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∙ 10y agoyes. A pharmacy technician career is a good fit for those interested in detail-oriented tasks, memory games, helping others, and decoding handwriting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 334,400 pharmacy technicians in 2010 and 108,300 new positions will be added by 2020. Pharmacy technicians are employed in organizations, such as Pharmacies, Retail (grocery and drug store) pharmacies and Hospitals. Healthcare employers look for people to assist licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication. People skills are a valued asset, since assisting customers with nonprescription questions and dealing with insurance claims are often a part of the job. Since the population continues to be active longer, it is no surprise this career is anticipated to grow faster than average.
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Can pharmacy technicians have letters after theri name?
If you are a LICENSED Pharmacy Technician, you can have CPht after your name ... If you are an unlicensed Pharmacy ASSISTANT, then no.
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Becoming a pharmacist requires significantly more schooling than becoming a pharmacy technician. Consider a pharmacy technician as a pharmacist assistant.
Is there Pharmacy Technician Training Schools located near Barrow Alaska?
Ilisagvik College is located in Barrow, Alaska. It offers a program to earn a degree as a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Is it possible to study bachlor of pharmacy after completing two year pharmacy assistant course?
With experience and a recognised qualification, you could become a senior pharmacy assistant, supervisor or manager. With further training, you could become a pharmacy technician.
Where can you study pharmacy assistant diploma?
A "pharmacist assistant" would be a "pharmacy technician" and courses can be taken at many places, including community colleges. Sometimes, if you get hired on in a pharmacy, they will train you and get you licensed to be a technician. Laws vary throughout states.
How many months this pharmacy technician training will be?
A person can't be a pharmacy. Maybe look up answers about how long it takes to be a pharmacist or a pharmacy assistant if that's what you mean.
How does one become a pharmacy technician?
You can gain your pharmacy tech degree by going to the National Academy of Health and Business. They offer training so that you can become a pharmacy assistant. You can see their program here: http://www.nahb.ca/health-care-training-pharmacy-technician-diploma?gclid=CJGs5NiY9akCFUvCKgodPGaUYw
Can a pharmacy technician work for two different companies at the same time?
Yes, a pharmacy technician can work for 2 different companies at the same time but has to be different hours of course.
Which is better an EKG technician or a pharmacy technician?
If you mean "better at doing EKGs", probably the EKG technician. If you mean "better at doing pharmacy work", most likely the pharmacy technician.
How old do you have to be in Kentucky to be a pharmacy technician?
You have to be 18 years old in Kentucky to be a pharmacy technician.
Where can I find pharmacy technician training?
Pharmacy technician - NHS Careers www.nhscareers.nhs.uk ... Life sciences Pharmacy technician Entry requirements, training and registration. For information about the entry requirements for pharmacy technicians, the training involved, and details about ... Pharmacy Technician Certification - online career training program www.gatlineducation.com/pharmacytechnician.htmlThis nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Technician.
Where can I find out more about pharmacy technician certifications?
This nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Technician.
