Transcript Careers in Health Informatics

Careers
Pharmacy
Information Provided By:
Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
PowerPoint Presentation By:
Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank Flanders
CTAE Resource Network, June 2009
Based On PowerPoint Ideas From:
Penny Howard, RN, Healthcare Science Instructor
 There are six centers in the Georgia AHEC
Network, and each serves a multi-county
region.
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 The AHEC mission is to meet the health needs
of Georgia by improving the supply, distribution
and quality of healthcare providers.
 AHECs offer enrichment programs, camps,
learning tools, student counseling, volunteer
and mentoring activity coordination, and access
to other educational resources.
 Contact your regional AHEC for more
information.
Objectives
 Students will be able to describe health careers in the
field of Pharmacy.
 Students will be able to plan a healthcare career path
in Pharmacy.
Careers in Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
 Pharmacists dispense prescribed drugs, help
consumers select over-the-counter medications, and
prepare ointments, powders and capsules.
 Pharmacists partner with physicians to assist
patients in managing chronic diseases such as
diabetes. They may educate and counsel patients on
aspects of their disease or condition.
Pharmacist
Work Environment
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Clinics
Colleges and universities
Community pharmacies
Health maintenance organizations
Hospitals
Military
Pharmaceutical industry
Public health departments
Retail drug chains
Salary
 Average Starting Salary
$87,260
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Figures according to 2006 data. To see
updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC
website at:
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Pharmacist
Academic Requirements
 All of Georgia's pharmacy schools require students to
take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test prior to
admission.
 A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) requires six years
of education: two years of pre-pharmacy study and
four years of the pharmacy program. Students may
select additional training in a specialty area.
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
 Pharmacy technicians work under the direct
supervision of a pharmacist and perform many of the
same duties as pharmacists, such as preparing and
distributing medications and providing
pharmaceutical care to patients.
 Other duties include compounding, preparing IVs
and determining drug charges.
Pharmacy Technician
Work Environment
 Clinics
 Health maintenance
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organizations
Home health pharmacies
Hospitals
Mail order pharmacies
Nursing home pharmacies
Retail drug chains
Salary
 Average Starting Salary
$22,422
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Figures according to 2006 data. To see
updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC
website at:
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Pharmacy Technician
Academic Requirements
 A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
 Many pharmacy technicians are trained on the job.
 Most training programs require 18 months to two
years of study and lead to a certificate, diploma, or
associate degree.
Summary
There are a variety of careers available in Pharmacy.
Educational requirements vary by career and career level.
Students interested in these careers should use the
information provided here as a basis for a career plan. The
student should also research the career further to complete a
career plan.
Careers available in Pharmacy include:
• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Technician