In most states it is now required that a professional be certified. Inexperienced and careless pharmacy technicians were destroying med orders in the past. Recently FDA made it mandatory to formally train all pharmacy technicians.
a background of math and medical terminoligy is helpful. You will also need to complete certificate program for Pharmacy Technician at a school of your choice.
A great resource is the pharmacy technician certification board website. They offer information on their programs and how to obtain certifications. I do know that many box pharmacy stores i.e.. CVS, Walgreens, etc. will pay for your certification if you work for them.
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
To be a pharmacy technician in California, you must go through an approved training program and register with the board of pharmacy. This can include an associates degree in Pharmacy Technology or other certification procedures.
The type of degree needed to become a pharmacy tech does vary from state to state but most do require that the technician hold either a high school diploma or GED at the minimum. You can check with the local community college in your area to see what type of degree or certificate they offer with their pharmacy tech program. Most of these programs take less than a year to complete.
You are able to recieve some pharmacy technician training without college experience. However to become a certified pharmacy tecnician you will need to complete the course work program for pharmacy techs and recieve the appropriate certification to work in a pharmacy.
A Pharmacy technician is a great job to have. There is an awesome program through UIC in downtown Chicago. One need not complete coursework to become a pharmacist, but can work in the pharmacy.
Yeah of course... Go to school for 2-4 years undergrad with a focus in pharmacy. Take the PCAT. If you do well you can then probably get admitted to a Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm D). Get through the 4 years of pharmacy school, pass the state board exam in the state you wish to practice. Then practice pharmacy as a pharmacist.
Yes, in order to be become licensed, the insurance companies must get an insurance certificate and must complete pre-licensing courses. The certificate program lasts approximately 18 months.
To become a Licensed Vocational Nurse, one needs to have a high school diploma and a certificate for completing the training program. The training program takes one year to complete.
To become a medical assistant, you need to enroll at an accredited vocational school or college and be accepted into their program. There is often a one year certificate program or a two year associates degree program available, after completion of either program, you will need to pass a certification exam.
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