Alternative Career Paths for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians-Pharmacy Technicians

The numbers of professionals in any profession goes through peaks and Valleys. When there is a shortage, more professional schools open. Within a few years the shortages cease to exist. In certain areas a surplus may be found. As the shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians has leveled, this presentation explores alternative career paths for the pharmacy profession and the compensation associated with a change in careers. The need for innovation is emphasized.

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Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician

Accreditation(s)

CPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education

Requirements for CE Credit

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Alternative Career Paths for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians-Pharmacy Technicians

Objectives

Identify alternative career paths for their profession
Explore compensation and benefits in new careers
Identify innovation trends, Pharmacy Technicians' contributions to innovation and the impact of regulations on innovation
Consider ways the COVID -19 pandemic could spur innovation

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Bill Ruse Creative Solutions, Inc
Donald Stansloski

Activity Number

0864-0000-20-028-H04-T

Release Date: May 22, 2020

Credit Expiration Date: May 22, 2023