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I worked in a pharmacy for 2 years about 14 years ago. It was my favorite job. Now it seem to get into it, they want you to be certified. I would love to get the certification that I need to work in a pharmacy again. But just don’t know where to start. There are so many options with online school, what’s the best one? Can anyone help me? Is there a pharmacy association you can go through?
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I would recommend ptcb.org as a starting point. I took the certification exam through that organization. I think it cost around $75-100, and there is not a prerequisite to take the exam. You have to complete continuing education every 2 years (basically you read articles about pharmacy related topics and complete quizzes) and pay a registrant fee, but other than that, once you are certified, you are certified forever.
You can buy a study guide for the certification exam at most larger bookstores (Barnes & Noble, etc). I paid $60 for mine. Definitely don’t waste your time or money with formal classes. More than anything, I’ve learned that employers value real world work experience over any accreditation.
Go to a community college. It will only take you 1 year to complete. Hear are a list of the classes that you will be taking:
Math 101
Introduction to pharmacy
Pharmacy practice
Pharmacy technician math
Therapeutic agents 1
Therapeutic agents 2
Pharmacy technician practicum 2
Pharmacy technician practicum 3
Pharmacy management
Local colleges are your best place to get started. Ask your local pharmacist as well – they might know where you can get scholarships, and about associations, etc, as well as where the best pharm schools are in your area.
I hope your background was strong in chemistry!
Good luck to ya!
Buy a review book or get a job and study. You don’t need to be certified. Most start without being certified. Taking a formal class is a waste of money.