1. Pharmacy Careers

2. CAREERS IN PHARMACY TODAY Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

3. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE PHARMACY PROFESSION: Ensure that patients receive proper drug therapy for their condition… Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

4. “The right drug, in the right dose, via the right route, to the right patient, at the right time.” PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

5. Recommended High School Preparation:  Strong Math and Science Background (AP courses)  Well-rounded – extracurricular and volunteer activities  Being a CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Tech)  2/3 of pharm schools require PCAT Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

6. Helpful Service:  American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)  Launched PharmCAS (1/2 U.S. Pharm Schools participated as of 2003) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

7. A CAREER AS A PHARMACIST Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

8. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:  Pharmacy training now involves a 6-year program granting a PharmD.  Schools must be accredited colleges of pharmacy. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

9. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:  First 2 or 3 years of program (pre- Pharm): 2 semesters of calculus; 1 of biology; 2 of chem; 1 of physics  Years 4 through 6: Professional Program Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

10. All states require licensure and registration (RPh). There are various board certifications in specialties (pediatrics, oncology, nuclear pharmacy, nutrition). Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:

11. Various Pharmacist Career Areas:  Retail  Hospital  Home Infusion  Industry  Mail-Order  Managed Care  Nuclear Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.  Poison Control  Veterinary  Academia/Teaching  Research  Government  Military  Other ( ever-emerging )

12. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2004): Median Salary -- $85K per year (national) In NY Metropolitan Area: starting salary could be $120K (retail) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc. Salary Prospects:

13. A CAREER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

14. role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in any area that does not require professional judgment. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

15. Technicians allow pharmacists to spend more time on tasks requiring professional judgment. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc. role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

16. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:  Historically, on-the-job training.  1990: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (National Certification) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

17. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:  CPhT  Pre-requisite: high school diploma or GED  or completion of a pharmacy technician training program Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

18. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:  www.pharmacytechu.com www.pharmacytechu.com Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

19. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM