A pharmaceutical career is one of the most inspiring, exciting and rewarding career choices that you can make. Pharmacists are trusted and respected experts in the science of helping others. To learn more, visit any of the sites below:
American Society of Health System Pharmacists:
www.ashp.org
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) is a 30,000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care and other components of health care systems. ASHP, which has a long history of medication-error prevention efforts, believes that the mission of pharmacists is to help people make the best use of medicines. Assisting pharmacists in fulfilling this mission is ASHP's primary objective.
Michigan Pharmacists Association:
www.michiganpharmacists.org
The Michigan Pharmacists Association is a state professional society serving Michigan's pharmacists, pharmacy school educators, pharmaceutical representatives and pharmacy technicians. Our goal is to meet member needs, encourage personal and professional growth and provide information about events and issues important to Michigan pharmacists.
National Organization for Technicians:
www.ptcb.org
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) develops, maintains, promotes and administers a high-quality certification and re-certification program for pharmacy technicians. The PTCB provides first-rate programs and services that offer pharmacy technicians an opportunity to demonstrate that they have mastered knowledge and skills across practice settings. Through the PTCB program, pharmacy technicians are able to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer better patient care and service.
Becoming a pharmacist is a great experience and provides a bright future for many who choose this profession. We hope that you have learned more about why a career in pharmacy may be right for you.
