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Should I bother getting certified?
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I'm starting my pharmacy program this fall but was looking to work as a tech in the meantime. Should I bother getting certified??
If you're doing 2+4 and you're in the 2, then yes. If you are actually in the pharmacy program, then no. Although as I recall, some states have weird intern laws so you might not be an intern immediately like in my state. If such is the case, getting certified might increase your pay if you are working until you are able to become an intern. But all things being equal, no.
I'm starting an actually 4 yr program. My license says pharmacy technician student.
Listen to Joe.
I'm starting an actually 4 yr program. My license says pharmacy technician student.
lol, you remind me of my pathophysiology professor
"Barretts actually esophagus is a precursor for esophageal carcinoma"
good times
I'm starting my pharmacy program this fall but was looking to work as a tech in the meantime. Should I bother getting certified??
Yes. Its a great way to learn and will give you some street cred with your techs once you become a pharmacist.
lol, you remind me of my pathophysiology professor
"Barretts actually esophagus is a precursor for esophageal carcinoma"
good times
Barrett's Esophagus will get you an automatic approval on your Nexium PA!
I'm starting my pharmacy program this fall but was looking to work as a tech in the meantime. Should I bother getting certified??
Does your school offers like an internship fair for students to interview with stores to work in the summer? TBH unless you have an in with a company or previous work experience as a tech, it's extremely hard to find a part-time/weekend tech position (I'm assuming you only want to work part-time during pharmacy school)
