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Bureau of Labor Statistics-Occupational Outlook Handbook- Pharmacy Technicians
Occupational outlook for Pharmacy Technicians from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
"The Florida Board of Pharmacy was legislatively established to ensure that every pharmacist practicing in this state and every pharmacy meet minimum requirements for safe practice. The Florida Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the licensure, monitoring and education of Pharmacy professionals to assure competency and safety to practice in their service to the people of Florida."-Florida Board of Pharmacy
FSCJ Pharmacy Technician Program
"The program emphasis is on the health care industry and focuses on planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. The content of the program includes but is not limited to metric system, medical terminology, medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical compounding, USP 795 standards, sterile techniques, USP 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, IV preparation, receiving and handling of hazardous drug materials, preparing purchase orders, receiving and checking supplies purchased, printing labels, typing prescription labels, delivering medications, pricing prescription drug orders and supplies, prepackaging unit dose packages, patient record systems, control records, data processing automation in pharmacy, computer application, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, including CPR. "-FSCJ
Learn How to Become- Pharmacy Technician
Helpful site on what is required to become a pharmacy technician. Consult the college (FSCJ) site for academic requirements.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
"PTCB was established in 1995 by the American Pharmacists Association; American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists; and Michigan Pharmacists Association; and joined by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy in 2001. PTCB advocates for a single national standard for pharmacy technician certification that is recognized and supported by the profession. Establishing a national standard for pharmacy technician certification through PTCB is consistent with the approach used by other health professions, including the pharmacist licensure process."-PTCB
PharmTechs.org
"PharmTechs.org is an online directory of pharmacy technician education and careers. We strive to be the finest resource available allowing prospective students to:
Search for schools by location, degree and/or subject area
Compare and research schools
Request free information from schools
Explore education options and career paths" ---PharmTechs.org
Zety- Pharmacy Technician Resume Example
This site provides examples of resume formats for pharmacy technicians.
