CPR required?

[biogirl215]

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I have a physical disability that would make it pretty much impossible to get CPR certified. Would this bar me from being a pharmacist completely? I'm assuming it wouldn't be the type of requirement they'd wave (and probably for good reason).

Thanks.

 

[dgroulx]

I have a physical disability that would make it pretty much impossible to get CPR certified. Would this bar me from being a pharmacist completely? I'm assuming it wouldn't be the type of requirement they'd wave (and probably for good reason).

Thanks.

It was a requirement for pharmacy school, but as a pharmacist it is not required (at least where I work). If you can get a waiver from your school, you'll be okay.

 

[pinkyrx]

Like Dana said, it was also required for our school. I'm pretty sure though that if you talk to your specific school about this that they would be able to make an exception in a case like this.

 

[DrugDealer]

Same here. We need to be certified for our rotations. I haven't heard of a retail pharmacist needing to be certified; anyone know if hospital pharmacists need certification?

 

[Trancelucent1]

They can't not accept your or hire you because you can't get CPR certified due to a physical disability. That's discrimination. Just contact the school and it should be waived. As far once you're practicing, I haven't encountered any positions that require CPR certifcation although some may choose to get it. You should be fine...good luck!

 

[biogirl215]

Thanks for the replies! I emailed the question to several schools I may be interested in applying to, and I'll let you know when/if I hear back.

They can't not accept your or hire you because you can't get CPR certified due to a physical disability. That's discrimination

In theory, yes. In practice, maybe not. If they can claim it's a necessary skills and--especially in the case of healthcare--that not having that skill would create a dangerous situation, they can deny all they want and have it be perfectly legal. I know the thinking behind CPR requiring CPR is solid, but it still burns for someone like me who could be quite capable of doing the actual coursework but be disqualified due to physical limitations.