PharmacistBY: ISMAEL RAMOS

CARLOS REYES

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

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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.

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Will I get paid well if I become a pharmacist?

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Work Environment

Pharmacies and drug stores 43%

Hospitals; state, local, and private 23%

Grocery stores 13%

Department stores 11%

Other general merchandise stores 10%

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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.

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Pharmacist Video

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

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Job Outlook

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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.

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Employment by State as of May 2012

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Podcast

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

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ANIMATIONS

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More Animations

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Do I have the qualities to become a pharmacist?

Personality HitsPersonality Misses

-Analytical-Lazy

-Detailed-Unorganized

-Focused-Uncooperative

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Bibliography

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

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