Pharmacist- Education and Licensure
What is a PharmD
The professional doctoral degree that is required to become a pharmacist. Stands for doctor of pharmacy.
What do pharmacists do with physicians in hospitals?
Make rounds with the doctors
What are radio pharmacists?
The pharmacists that prepare radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy
TRUE OR FALSE:
Statement A: Most Pharmacists spend a lot of time on their feet.
Statement B: It is highly necessary for pharmacists in retail settings to wear very strict protective equipment
A: Statement A = True Statement B = False; usually only minimal required
Pharmacy Technicians have many roles and responsibilities, however they are not allowed to..
Make clinical decisions, give medical advice, prescribe medication, or council patients.
What does fellowship usually require?
The completion of a research project
Why do pharmacists make rounds with doctors?
To monitor the medication use, ensure safe drug therapy, and help doctors choose most effective treatment for patients.
What are pharmacotherapists?
Pharmacists that specialize in drug therapy and work with patients.
Which employment setting are most pharmacists employed in and what is the percent? (half answer =100 points)
community/retail pharmacists, 53%
What is the main difference between the roles of a pharmacy technician and aide?
Technicians work directly with medicine, while aids primarily support administrative tasks, and tasks such as stocking shelves, operating a cash register, etc.
Rutgers hosts a program right after graduation for students interested in pharmacy. What is this program, and how long does it take?
0-6 PharmD program which takes 6 years. The first 2 years are pre-professional coursework, and the next 4 years are professional pharmacy school training.
What are medication profiles?
The computerized system to track a patient’s drug therapy and prevent harmful interactions.
What types of positions can hospital pharmacists advance to?
Supervisor positions
What are three places that you might find a pharmacist employed in?
hospitals, community or retail pharmacies, research labs
Although becoming a pharmacy technician typically has more optional education such as internships, formal training, and certifications, what do both aides and technicians both require?
At least 18 years of age, and a high school diploma.
What are NAPLEX and MPJE and their focuses?
The two exams that are required for a pharmacist licensure in most states, with NAPLEX focusing on competence of practice and MPJE focusing on competence of laws and regulations.
What is compounding?
The process of mixing chemicals and other ingredients to create medications.
At what level would a pharmacist typically start at?
Staff level
This pharmacist works in a sterile lab-like room, wears protective equipment, and prepares IV medications. Where do they work?
A hospital pharmacy
As of 2024, there are 490,400 jobs in pharmacy technician. What is the predicted percent growth for 2024-2034
6 percent
What are pharmacy residency programs?
These programs take 1-2 years of clinical training to complete and highly expected for pharmacists wanting to work in hospitals
What are immunizations and simple diagnostic tests done by pharmacists?
This service includes giving the flu shot and other basic health screenings.
Taking into account that pharmacists oversee technicians and aides, why might a pharmacist pursue an MBA in addition to a PharmD?
To gain management and leadership skills for supervising staff and running a pharmacy.
What are three of the most common reasons that pharmacist job openings continue to increase
1. The aging population
2. Higher rates of chronic diseases
3. Expanded Medicare/Medicaid coverages
Although certification to become a pharmacy technician is optional, why might an employer hire someone certified over someone who is not?
The certification proves that the candidate for the job is competent in the field and has formal training, which makes them more reliable.