Pharmacist BY: ISMAEL RAMOS CARLOS REYES BLOCK 3 1 Pharmacist

What does a pharmacist do? Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer advice on their safe use. 2 Pharmacist

How do I become a pharmacist?  Pharmacists must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from an accredited school. They must also be licensed, which requires passing two exams.  In order to do so students must attend a Doctor of Pharmacy program which requires applicants to have taken postsecondary courses such as chemistry, biology, and anatomy. Depending on the program you choose to take, you will need either 2-3 years of undergraduate study or possibly even a bachelor’s degree.  For most programs, applicants must also take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).  At a Pharm. D program you will take courses in pharmacology and medical ethics as well as supervised work experiences in different settings.  After completing a Pharm.D program(which usually takes 4 years), you must take two exams to get your pharmacist license. Pharmacist 3

Will I get paid well if I become a pharmacist? 4 Pharmacist

Work Environment Pharmacies and drug stores43% Hospitals; state, local, and private 23% Grocery stores 13% Department stores 11% Other general merchandise stores 10% Pharmacist 5

Work Hours  Most pharmacists work full time, although about 21% worked part time in Since pharmacies are open at all hours, some pharmacists work nights and weekends. Pharmacist 6

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Job Outlook Pharmacist 8

Why such a steep rise in the job outlook for pharmacists?  This is because a significant number of pharmacists are expected to retire in the coming decade, new pharmacists should expect good job prospects. Pharmacist 9

Employment by State as of May 2012 Pharmacist 10

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Do I have the qualities to become a pharmacist?  Personality HitsPersonality Misses -Analytical-Lazy -Detailed-Unorganized -Focused-Uncooperative Pharmacist 14

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