Pharmacist BY: ISMAEL RAMOS CARLOS REYES BLOCK 3

What does a pharmacist do? Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer advice on their safe use.

How do I become a pharmacist? Pharmacists must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from an accredited school. They must also be licensed, which requires passing two exams. In order to do so students must attend a Doctor of Pharmacy program which requires applicants to have taken postsecondary courses such as chemistry, biology, and anatomy. Depending on the program you choose to take, you will need either 2-3 years of undergraduate study or possibly even a bachelor’s degree. For most programs, applicants must also take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). At a Pharm. D program you will take courses in pharmacology and medical ethics as well as supervised work experiences in different settings. After completing a Pharm.D program(which usually takes 4 years), you must take two exams to get your pharmacist license.

Will I get paid well if I become a pharmacist?

Work Environment Pharmacist Pharmacies and drug stores 43% Hospitals; state, local, and private 23% Grocery stores 13% Department stores 11% Other general merchandise stores 10%

Pharmacist Work Hours Most pharmacists work full time, although about 21% worked part time in 2010. Since pharmacies are open at all hours, some pharmacists work nights and weekends.

Pharmacist Pharmacist Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A40mu2Kmlzg

Pharmacist Job Outlook

Why such a steep rise in the job outlook for pharmacists? This is because a significant number of pharmacists are expected to retire in the coming decade, new pharmacists should expect good job prospects.

Employment by State as of May 2012 Pharmacist Employment by State as of May 2012

Pharmacist Podcast http://retailpharmacypodcast.com/ask-the-pharmacist-2

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Do I have the qualities to become a pharmacist? Personality Hits Personality Misses -Analytical -Lazy -Detailed -Unorganized -Focused -Uncooperative

Bibliography Pharmacist http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Pharmacists.htm