Pharmacist

Why Would I want to research and present on a Pharmacist?

History of the Pharmacist Profession “A long, long time ago, from the beginning of time dating back to 1600 AD….” The Fall of the Roman Empire marked a great separation Renaissance Period of the Middle Ages

-Primary Roles and Responsibilities of a Pharmacist - Pharmacists play a vital role in the health care system Goal is to achieve improvement patients’ quality of life with minimum risk

Typical Day Day to Day Responsibilities: Fill Prescriptions Give Flu Shots Advice Patients Take care of records Talk with other Health Care professionals

Work Settings: Retails Stores or Independently owned Pharmacies Hospitals or Clinics Insurance Agencies Healthcare Facilities Colleges Military

Education Must have completed at least two years of pre-pharmacy coursework before applying to a pharmacy school 01 The most basic education for an individual with an interest in a pharmacy career is to earn a certificate or associate of science (AS) degree 02 It is not a requirement for pharmacists to complete a master’s degree program in order to enter a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 03

Pharmacists are required to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D Pharmacists are required to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited program before they are able to work in the United States. 1st and 2nd centers on classroom instruction that builds a students’ knowledge of biological, physical, and chemical sciences 3rd year of a program, students generally start to gain hands-on clinical experience After completion of a Pharm.D. degree program, graduates must obtain a license before they can accept a position as a pharmacist Education Continued:

Licensing: NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)  Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Several states require graduates to pass state-specific exams in order to become licensed.

Market Information: Employment of pharmacists is projected to grow 3% from 2014 to 2024 Employment of pharmacists in traditional retail settings is projected to decline slightly California is the area of greatest growth.

Market Information Continued: The median annual wage for pharmacists was $122,230 in May 2016 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $87,120, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $157,950

Student Organizations: Central Michigan University Pre- Pharmacy Club American Red Cross Club at CMU College of Science and Engineering

State Organizations: If you go to https://www.ptcb.org/resources/pharma cy-organizations/state-pharmacy- associations#.WeFLy2hSzIU , you can find a pharmacy association for any state. Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

National Organizations: American Pharmacists Association (APhA) American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Interesting things I learned: Years The options Lastly, its not always a great day in the life of a pharmacist:

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