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In the state of Nevada, all pharmacy technicians must register with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. In order to register in the State of Nevada, one of several specific education, training, or previous registration requirements must be met. The Board offers the following information for future pharmacy technicians:

Before 2003, pharmacy technicians were not required to register with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy. Today, aspiring pharmacy technicians cannot operate in the state without a registration card. To register, you must fill out an application and take an exam. You must pass the exam with a minimum score of 75 percent. To request a technician application, you must call the Board at 785-296-4056 or request an application packet via email at http://www.kansas.gov/pharmacy/Applications.htm.

Politicians, the people, and industry insiders have debated and disagreed on the topic of healthcare for decades, but one course has remained stable. From the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which were signed into law on July 30, 1965, to today’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), better known as “Obamacare,” the healthcare industry continues to adjust for the times. These positive adjustments are prevalent in all facets of healthcare from the number of new medical facilities erected each year to explosive employment and salary growth in just about every healthcare occupation.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, industries and occupations related to health care, personal care and social assistance (and construction) are projected to have the fastest job growth between 2010 and 2020. The Bureau offers the following data related to healthcare occupations overall: 

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Oregon is home to more than 4,500 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, around 1.4 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Beaver State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Oregon for: