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Answer by science chick
From the Occupational Outlook handbook ( http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos252.htm good site to look at):
“Work environment. Pharmacy technicians work in clean, organized, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. Most of their workday is spent on their feet. They may be required to lift heavy boxes or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from high shelves.

Technicians work the same hours that Pharmacists work. These may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly in facilities that are open 24 hours a day such as hospitals and some retail pharmacies. As their seniority increases, technicians often acquire increased control over the hours they work. There are many opportunities for part-time work in both retail and hospital settings.”

You can look here http://data.bls.gov/oes/datatype.do for data on earnings for pharmacy techs in Illinois. Lowest 10% make less than $ 9.11. Average wage is $ 12.67. Median wage (meaning half make more and healf make less) is $ 12.07. This doesn’t have information on starting because it is an average of all techs, but it is still worth looking at. It will vary by area. You can make your own table for your area at http://data.bls.gov/oes/search.jsp?data_tool=OES.

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I plan to start drinking more water, what differences should I see in my health afterward?

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Answer by Kamikazekid
Well you’ll be more hydrated and will have more energy. You might also want to start jogging or biking, you’ll see a huge difference in energy levels. =)

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Answer by BasketsbyJenny
If you visit their website www.olay.com, it doesn’t say anything about this line being discontinued, however they have two newer lines, Regenerist and Definity, have used them both and they are good, I really like the Definity line.

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Answer by Tameka
not nearly enough to survive on. ANYWHERE!

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This week we have Kim Barnouin, author of Skinny Bitch and Heather Lounsbury, Holistic Healthcare Advisor. For more information, show notes, and an upcoming schedule, go to www.thisweekin.com.
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Answer by crazy nurse
I have been an RN for 20 years, but was a pharmacy tech for
5 years while in nursing school. Looking back, that was the
best job I ever had, even over nursing. Only problem is there is
not enough pay.

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Answer by pelican
I am not aware of any pharmacy that offers incentives for technicians.

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www.tstc.edu The next 10 years will see baby boomers approach their senior years … and a nationwide increase in healthcare-related needs. From hospitals to home-health aids, America will offer unprecedented opportunities in medical fields, including related areas such as the pharmaceutical industry. A larger, older population and the increasing use of medication will translate into expanded job opportunities for skilled, dedicated pharmacy technicians, particularly those with formal training. Anticipating the national trend in increasing medical-related needs, Texas State Technical College’s Chemical/Environmental Laboratory Technology department developed the Pharmacy Technician program. The Pharmacy Technician Specialization focuses on the specific skills needed in today’s fast-paced, high-volume pharmacy. The curriculum encompasses three semesters of intense classroom and laboratory instruction designed to prepare graduates for the Certified Pharmacy Technician, or CPhT, examination. Administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, this credential demonstrates that the technician has mastered a specific body of knowledge and skills applicable to pharmacy—the science that deals with the collection, preparation and standardization of drugs and medicines. The pharmacy technician has a very high level of responsibility. Because pharmacy technicians receive written prescriptions and refill requests, they must verify the accuracy of the information on the …

In this new version of Lesson 7, we look at health and exercise.

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Answer by Destine
It is important for health and wellness professionals to understand multiculturalism so as to be respectful of others beliefs and to avoid offending patients/clients.

Different cultures have different norms, expectations, customs, etc. By being informed of these, a health professional can approach someone of a different culture in a manner that is respectful and communicate ideas clearly to them.

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