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Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play vital roles in the health care system. Both professions offer opportunities to work in different settings, such as retail pharmacies, health-systems, educational institutions and the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmacists
Becoming a pharmacist requires specialized education at the graduate
level. Potential pharmacists receive six years of education and
graduate with a degree called a Doctor of Pharmacy, or Pharm.D.
There are three colleges of pharmacy in the state of Michigan:
Ferris
State University College of Pharmacy
220 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3780
University
of Michigan College of Pharmacy
428 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-7312
Wayne State
University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 577-1716
View a list of U.S. colleges of pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy technicians provide valuable support to pharmacists. There
are currently no licensing, education or registration requirements
for pharmacy technicians in the state of Michigan; however, technicians
often receive specialized training and education to perform their
jobs. National certification is also suggested and is coordinated
by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). For more
information on training and certification for pharmacy technicians,
visit PTCB's Web site or call PTCB at (800) 363-8012.
MPA also offers several resources to help pharmacy technicians prepare for and excel in their careers. The Pharmacy Certified Technician Training Manual, currently in its 11th edition, seeks to address pharmacy technician practice and prepare technicians for everyday functions of their job in major practice settings. In addition, MPA offers a continuing education workbook, calculations workbook and various law resources. Visit the MPA Online Store for additional information.
Career Opportunities
For more information about the career opportunities available in
pharmacy, download one of the following:
Prescription for a Rewarding Career Brochure
This brochure, created by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, covers the benefits of a career in pharmacy, the various practice setting options and provides resources for further information.
Career Opportunities
in Pharmacy Presentation
This presentation covers pharmacy career options and educational requirements.
For additional information about health care careers, visit Michigan Health Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow. Or, visit the classifieds page on MPA's Web site. MPA also partners with JobTarget for state, regional and national job listings. Post your position and keep your resume on file for potential employers.
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