Monday, 7 May 2012

Pharmacy Technicians Find an Online Edge

If you're looking for a career with consistent hours and a clean, safe work space, consider becoming a pharmacy technician. Online classes can help you transition into a pharmacy technician career by putting you in contact with cutting-edge technology and training.

Get Ready For the Dam to Break

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects strong job opportunities for pharmacy technicians in the coming 7-10 years. According to the BLS, "The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people--who use more prescription drugs than younger people--will spur demand for technicians in all practice settings."
Pharmacy technicians find work in a variety of places:
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Grocery stores
  • Department stores
  • Health and personal care stores
  • Other general merchandise stores

How Do I Sign Up?

Well, it isn't quite as easy as just filling out an application. Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in patient health, and must have the right education and credentials to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
Get Your Pharmacy Technician Education Online
Fortunately, it's not all that difficult to get the education you need. A wide variety of distance learning opportunities for certification are available. Online pharmacy technician courses allow you to get an education on your own time, and from the comfort of your own home. So don't wait. Get your online education started today.
Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Pharmacy technicians"
Kate Robb is a freelance writer and university professor.

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