The Pharmacist
The pharmacist functions as the drug expert of the health
care team, is consulted by other health care professionals and
delivers clinical intervention services to patients with an
objective to optimize the outcome of pharmaceutical treatments.
Increased demands on the pharmacist have produced an unprecedented
need for assistance with pharmacy functions.
The Pharmacy Technician
The pharmacy technician is trained to assist the
pharmacist, participate in the administration and management of the
pharmacy and maintain medications and inventory control systems.
The United States Department of Labor projects more than 28,000
pharmacy technician jobs over the next 10 years. This presents a
good incentive for persons interested in entering into this field.
In addition, one can become a pharmacy technician without
having to spend years acquiring a college degree.
Admission Requirements
The recommendation for admission to this field is a high
school diploma and certification by the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB). This course will prepare you for the
National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. As a
certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) you will be qualified to work
in all settings of pharmacy, under the supervision of a licensed
pharmacist.
