How to Become a Pharmacy Tech

The field for Pharmacy Technicians has increased due to more and more retail and grocery stores providing pharmacy services. Jobs are available in many settings including hospitals, drug stores, grocery, club and some retail chain stores.

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Study mathmatics, health and life sciences in high school.


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A Medical terminology Class is also helpful.


Step3
Complete a vocational,ROP,Technical or community college


Step4
certificate program for Pharmacy Technician, typically a


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one year program.


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Gain work experience as a Pharmacy Assistant, while completing your certificate.


Step7
Pharmacy Assistants usually have less complex


Step8
responsibilities than technicians and often serve as clerks, cashiers or stock shelves.


Step9
Experienced Assistants often have an easier time finding Technician jobs after graduation.


Step10
After completing your education certificate program, take the "National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam." This exam is voluntary, yet will formalize your education and allow employers to know you have a standardized


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body of knowledge and skills. The passed exam will earn you the title,


Step12
"Certified Pharmacy Technician."


Step13
Keep up with your education and re-certify every two years by completing 10 contact hours of related Pharmacy education each year.

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How to Become an Echo Tech

The field for Echo Cardiovascular Technicians is booming! Demand for echo technicians has increased due to the number of 'babyboomers' who are quickly becoming senior citizens and need medical care.


Step1
Study mathmatics, English, health, and both physical and life sciences in high school.


Step2
Complete an accredited community college 2-year degree program in Cardiovascular Technology.


Step3
Check to be sure the program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology. Only graduates from these programs can sit for the Registry Exam, which is a requirement prior to seeking employment.


Step4
Take a course in medical terminology too if it's offered.


Step5
Gain experience as an EKG Tech while working on your 2-year degree program. EKG Techs only require a 1-year certificate program, and on-the-job training usually lasts 8-16 weeks. Working part-time as an EKG Tech is a great way to gain experience and make contacts with future employers.


Step6
Sit for the Registry Exam.


Step7
Register as a professional cardiovascular technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonogrpahers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.


Step8
Apply for positions within cadiology departments, cardiac rehabilitation centers, ambulatory surgery centers; and both adult and pediatric cardiologist offices in private practice.


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