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Florida Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 11, 2012
Florida pharmacy technician training programs

The Division of Medical Quality, Assurance Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacy technicians. While a degree is not required to become a registered pharmacy technician, the Board (managed by the Florida Department of Health) has a number of recommendations, plus several requirements, to obtain and maintain registration. One requirement is successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program. Keep in mind that earning a pharmacy technician certificate or degree will make any given training program that much easier. In addition, many employers prefer a certificate or degree, plus experience—especially when it comes to advancement opportunities.

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in California

June 11, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in California

Overview

California is home to nearly 30,000 pharmacy technicians. This means, around 9 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians reside in the state. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose California for:

• The opportunity to work for some of the largest hospital systems in the world including Kaiser and Adventist

• Access to 512 hospitals—the second largest collection of health care facilities in the country

• Access to hundreds of competitive health care and pharmacy technician training programs

California Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 8, 2012
If you are interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, you can begin by enrolling in a pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technology training program. In addition, licensure is required in the state of California. According to the California State Board of Pharmacy:

Texas Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 8, 2012
Texas
If you are interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy encourages individuals to enroll in a pharmacy technician training program. A training program can help you meet the state’s registration requirements and it is the best way to prepare for a successful career in this industry. Keep in mind that you will have to pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and most employers prefer a certificate or an associate degree.

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Texas

June 7, 2012
Texas
Texas is home to more than 28,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, roughly 8 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in the Lone Star State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians flock to Texas for:  
  • The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and University of Texas M.D. Anderson (U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospitals)
  • Access to 583 other outstanding hospitals and the largest collection of health care facilities in the country

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