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Pharmacy Technician Demographics
In a random survey of 3,200 certified pharmacy technicians (CPhTs), published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association in 2005, the following demographic information was gathered: Job Setting Chain store: 43.9% Hospital: 27.3% Independent store: 15.9% Other: 5.2% Long-term … Continue reading
What is a Pharmacy Tech Training Program Like?
Pharmacy technician training programs are geared to provide students with condensed, real-life skills they can apply directly to a professional pharmacy after graduation. They are intended to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians in hospitals, retail pharmacies, medical clinics … Continue reading
Is a Pharmacy Technician Job for You?
In addition to formal schooling and training, there are certain skills and qualities that someone should have in order to excel as a pharmacy technician: Are you interested in medicine and health care? Can you focus, even with frequent interruptions? … Continue reading