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Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians work in a pharmacy (drug store) and are supervised by a licensed pharmacist. They are in charge of preparing prescribed medications, collectioning payment and providing drugs to patients. They also oversee the operations of dispensary units in hospital pharmacies.

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Why is it important to look a patient in the eye and restate what they said?

It is important communicating with confidence and kindness. It demonstrates that you're paying attention to what the other person is saying. Maintain eye contact, nod when appropriate, and occasionally repeat back what they said, a technique called "mirroring". When you feel confident, others feel more confident around you and communication is much easier.

What self-examination kits are available in pharmacies?

Some self-test kits are available in pharmacies, including kits for blood pressure, high cholesterol, colorectal cancer, and blood glucose (diabetes). These do not take the place of proper medical care, and physicians should be consulted before their use.

Why do hospital pharmacies repackage and unit-dose medications?

Patients in bed take a single dose of medicine. They do not take a whole bottle. The meds are placed in small containers, frequently cups, for each patient. The meds (medications) nurse comes around with the meds cart and gives each patient his or her appropriate meds at the appropriate time of day.

If the medicine were left in a big bottle in the room, some confused patients might take the entire bottle. In one case, the meds nurse left the meds on the bed table and another patient walked into the room and took the drugs. That was a mess! The meds nurse must watch to see that the appropriate patient takes the right drugs!

What are transfer tubings or sets used for?

to move a large amount of fluid into another container

Technicians employed by an internet pharmacy can typically expect to?

Technicians employed by an Internet pharmacy can typically expect to handle a large volume of medications during each day.

How much do pharmacy technicians at walgreen's make in the state of Virginia with no experience?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for pharmacy technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 per hour. Median hourly wages of wage and salary pharmacy technicians in May 2008 were $13.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.95 and $15.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.27, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $18.98.

Which is a more promising career massage therapist or pharmacy technician?

My opinion would be pharm tech it is way more promising. The medical field is always looking for help and new people. I f the world were to up and start going bad or falling apart you would be needed for your knowledge and skills in helping people. Pharm tech's usually earn a little more overall, but if you want a rewarding career helping people, massage therapy is just that.

Drugs usually don't really end up helping people feel better, not like a decent massage. In some cases drugs are vital and necessary. Then again so is massage.

As far as healing goes all of the healing that ever takes place happens within our own bodies by our own bodies. Massage can help people in pain without drugs.

Some therapists (like me) make upwards of $100 an hour plus tips. It pays the bills and I don't have to work eight hours a day or forty hours a week either.

If the world were, as stated above, "..to up and start going bad..." a massage career might be pretty well received by those in need of some good stress reduction.

Massage is a general term and there are many different types of massage to choose from.

As drug companies are coming under scrutiny more and more, massage therapy is growing in it's use in the medical field as well as the spas and healthclubs. Insurance companies are even paying for treatments in a few states like WA and FL. Be careful about which school you choose if you choose massage, not all schools are equal. Get a lot of referrals from local therapists on which school(s) they recommend. You will make the most in whatever career you are drawn too if you are passionate and inspired by what you do. Most massage therapists start their own business but there are some jobs out there that pay more than the entry massage salary of $15 an hour. These sites are a good place to begin: www.massagetherapy.com www.massagetoday.com www.massagemag.com

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) www.amtamassage.org

What is the final step in the natural process for making proteins?

The last step is reading the termination codon which will release the protein.

What is the relationship between pharmacy pharmacist and pharmaceutics?

pharmacy is a appropriate set up or a place for keeping the drugs, medicines and certain cosmetics and related products for dispensing for the patients.this could either b a govt pharmacy or a private one.Pharmacist is a qualified person having a license 2 run a pharmacy.pharmaceutics is a science of drug studies.BY AJAY KUMAR SHARMA .(pharmacist at p.h.c. sarojini nagar,(chhatrapati sahuji maharaj med. university)lucknow

Is the test for pharmacy technicians hard?

yes. But like all of the examination for other fields, the proper preparation and education will be the keys to the success. For this exam, you can take up pharmacy technician training courses to make sure that you get the training and education that you need to be able to be in this field. The good news is that you can take it from schools and training centers offering it and now you can take it online as well.

What is the income for pharmacy technicians?

Average wage for pharmacy tech is 12-14 dollars an hour, give or take a couple dollars.

Technology is used in many hospitals to verify that the correct medication is being dispensed to the applicable patient?

Answer is B. barcode Hospital operating suites, cardiac and intensive care units, and emergency departments have decentralized drug delivery systems that use A.

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Massachusetts?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for pharmacy technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 per hour. Median hourly wages of wage and salary pharmacy technicians in May 2008 were $13.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.95 and $15.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.27, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $18.98.

How do you get certified to become a pharmacy technician at the rite-aid pharmacies?

You can get pharm tech certification either online or at a pharm tech school. You can earn your certification from the Institue for the certification of Pharmacy Technicions or the Pharmacy Tdechnician Certification Board.

How much does a pharmacy technician trainee make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 per hour. Median hourly wages of wage and salary pharmacy technicians in May 2008 were $13.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.95 and $15.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.27, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $18.98.

What is Dust collector and how it work?

A Dust Collector is used to extract dust particles out of the air. In most cases these are used as part of a larger Dust Collection System. Normally the dirty air will be sucked into an inlet in the duct work, from there it will flow into the Collector where the dust laden gas stream (most often Air) will have the contaminates filtered out, before passing the now clean gas stream out, either for further processing, to be recirculated in the facility, or discharged into the atmosphere.

There are several different kinds of Dust Collectors, the most common being Fabric Collectors such as a Baghouse. In this design the air is cleaned by passing it through a number of Filter Bags that capture the dust and allow the air to pass through. Another popular design is a Cyclone Collector, where the incoming air is forced by the design of the duct work to spin at a high speed causing the majority of the larger particles to be thrown to the outside of the cone, where it then falls to the bottom to be collected later. There are also Wet Scrubberswhere the air is passed through an environment that is full of a fine mist, or vapor that allows for the water (or other subbing liquid) to stick to the dust particles causing them to fall to the bottom. In an Electrostatic Presipitator the contaminated gas stream is passed between to electodes that Ionize the air causing the dust particles to carry an electrical charge. The now Electrically charged air is then passed by another set of electric plates with an opposing charge that attracts the particles to it, thereby cleaning the air.

These are a few of the main Dust Collector design types that you will find in use today. They each have their advantages and disadvantages. For each unique application certain types are better suited then others. A qualified expert in the field can help you to determine what kind of collector will fit your needs the best.

Where can I get a Pharm Tech practice test?

There are pharmacy technician tests that can be obtained from practice tests in exam practice book from companies such as Kaplan as well as Princeton Review.

Where is mallinkrt pharmacy?

As best as I have been able to track it, Mallinkrt is the name under which Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (headquarters in St. Louis, MO) manufactures all their generic drugs. Also, the generic line seems to have some serious quality control issues. It is suggested to avoid even if there is a higher cost involved.

How long do you have to go to school to earn a pharmacy tech certificate?

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for pharmacy technicians.

There is no national training standard for pharmacy technicians, but employers favor applicants who have formal training, certification, or previous experience. There also are no formal training requirements for pharmacy aides, but a high school diploma may increase an applicant's prospects for employment.

Education and training. There are no standard training requirements for pharmacy technicians, but some States require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Although most pharmacy technicians receive informal on-the-job training, employers favor those who have completed formal training and certification. On-the-job training generally ranges between 3 and 12 months.

Formal technician education programs are available through a variety of organizations, including community colleges, vocational schools, hospitals, and the military. These programs range from 6 months to 2 years and include classroom and laboratory work. They cover a variety of subject areas, such as medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics. Technicians also are required to learn the names, actions, uses, and doses of the medications they work with. Many training programs include internships, in which students gain hands-on experience in actual pharmacies. After completion, students receive a diploma, a certificate, or an associate's degree, depending on the program.

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