Steps for being a pharmtech?

[Davss]

Im having a hard time finding a place to volunteer in the pharmacy so I can get work experience. Do you guys suggest getting a pharm tech license then working as a pharmtech? Also, what are the steps to getting a pharmtech lisc. I know i have to pass the test, but do i need anything else? I live in California. Thanks

 

[tlt2796]

You take the PTCB test then wait for the result sent to you then download an application from california state board of pharmacy then take a fingerprint live scan then send all required documents. That's it. 😉

 

[Davss]

You take the PTCB test then wait for the result sent to you then download an application from california state board of pharmacy then take a fingerprint live scan then send all required documents. That's it. 😉

Do I need any hands on experiences or can I just pass the test and start working as a pharm tech?

 

[American Princess]

Do I need any hands on experiences or can I just pass the test and start working as a pharm tech?

Hopefully you are good in math. I know about retail and hospital pharmacy. I get a good study guide. I had no experience in pharmacy and I was able to pass PTCB on the try.

Look here at this website:

Locate the pharmacy technician license.

Try the following books to review before the test.
Certification Exam Review for The Pharmacy Technician (2nd Edition)
http://www.amazon.com/Certification...=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311642513&sr=1-2

This is good book it is written by the President of National Pharmacy technician association based in Texas.

Sterile Products and Aseptic Techniques for the Pharmacy Technician (2nd Edition)

http://www.amazon.com/Products-Tech...thProfessionsKit/dp/0135109647/ref=pd_sim_b_5

These are the two books that I used to pass this test.
http://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-Technician-Perspective-Press/dp/0895827360/ref=pd_sim_b_2

http://www.amazon.com/Dosage-Calcul...70/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&qid=1311642823&sr=8-44

 

[Passion4Sci]

Do I need any hands on experiences or can I just pass the test and start working as a pharm tech?

The part about getting a job is the most challenging aspect. Passing the test getting certified and licensed is the easy part.

 

[Nguyen]

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[LazyMooch]

The part about getting a job is the most challenging aspect. Passing the test getting certified and licensed is the easy part.

This. It took me 2 whole months of working 30+ hours a week as a front store associate to get my foot in the door for pharmacy technician.