Random certifications

[tommyVoltage]

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Would any certifications look good to put on the pharmcas application? Like CPR, first aid, etc.
I have all summer to build up my application as much as I can because all I have now is CPhT.

 

[thephoenician88]

I put cpht because it was the only one that really mattered. I don't see how you being cpr certified will help in your acceptance.

 

[pharmacygopher]

I don't know how much it would help your app, but MN requires CPR certification after a certain point in the program. It couldn't hurt to have it.

 

[charfdorn]

Would any certifications look good to put on the pharmcas application? Like CPR, first aid, etc.
I have all summer to build up my application as much as I can because all I have now is CPhT.

I have to get CPR-certified in order to start pharmacy school in the fall. It may not improve your application, but you're likely going to need it anyway.

 

[aboveliquidice]

Would any certifications look good to put on the pharmcas application? Like CPR, first aid, etc.
I have all summer to build up my application as much as I can because all I have now is CPhT.

They are along the same merits as extracurriculars - they are nice to see, but certainly not required.

Excessive certifications that have zero relationship to your future career choice is a clear sign that pharmacy was not your first career choice. This issue would then have to be addressed at some point in your application.