| There are a number of accredited pharmacy schools | | | | important to understand that certification is not a |
| and colleges in the US where you can learn to be a | | | | requirement for pharmacists, except in cases where |
| professional pharmacist (Doctor of Pharmacy or | | | | they may wish to be certified in a specific area of |
| PharmD). Good pharmacy training can lead you to | | | | pharmaceutical medicine, such as psychiatric, |
| licensure and an important medical career, dispensing | | | | oncology, nuclear, or nutritional support. However, |
| prescribed medications and advising patients about | | | | those seeking to become pharmacy technicians |
| prescription drug interactions and potential side | | | | (pharmacy assistants) must be certified. |
| effects. | | | | Look to medical schools and teaching hospitals to |
| It takes a lot of drive and determination to become | | | | offer training at the graduate level. These colleges |
| a licensed pharmacist. Every state in the US requires | | | | and universities can provide you with the expertise |
| doctors of pharmacy to have a license, which can be | | | | you will need to be a successful practitioner of |
| obtained only after successfully graduating from a | | | | pharmaceutical medicine. |
| college that is accredited by the Accreditation Council | | | | To find out more about becoming a pharmacist, |
| for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and passing the | | | | contact several individual Pharmacy Collegeson our |
| North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (some | | | | website today and submit a request for more |
| states have additional licensure requirements). | | | | information. You will soon be able to determine the |
| The doctorate degree in pharmacy can take up to 7 | | | | best course of action to become a doctor of |
| years or more to complete, including 2-3 years of | | | | pharmacy. |
| related study prior to enrolling in a 4-year graduate | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
| program. Most accredited colleges will require | | | | may or may not reflect specific practices, courses |
| applicants to pass the Pharmacy College Admissions | | | | and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| Test (PCAT) in order to qualify for enrollment. Some | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on |
| good preparation for enrollment can be very helpful, | | | | Copyright 2007 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
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