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Pharmacists. January 2004. Pharmacy. The Art of preparing and dispensing drugs. A place where drugs are sold; a drugstore. Table of Contents. History of Career Expected Duties and Physical Demands Training and Education Personal Qualities Skill Measurement Code of Ethics.
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Pharmacists January 2004
Pharmacy • The Art of preparing and dispensing drugs. • A place where drugs are sold; a drugstore.
Table of Contents • History of Career • Expected Duties and Physical Demands • Training and Education • Personal Qualities • Skill Measurement • Code of Ethics
Table of Contents • Earnings/Benefits • Future outlook • Bibliography
History • Dates back to medieval times with priests • Origin of the word “pharmacy” come from the Greek • As much as 80,000 years ago people of Paleolithic period were interested in flora.
History • It is hard to say when it started exactly • It existed in a rudimentary form long before the word existed. • Combining different agents(compounding) was considered an art form by priests and doctors. • First known chemical process was carried out by the artisans of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China. • Theories often involved magic, but developed mathematical, astronomical, and cosmological ideas.
History • The first culture to consider ideas scientifically was the Greeks. • Made logical speculations rather than relying on myth. • Pharmacy began to develop as a profession separate from medicine in the 18th century. • 1821 the first school of pharmacy was established.
History • Industrial Revolution • Rapid change from hand methods to machine methods of production that characterized industrial revolution. • Large scale drug manufacturing was big in society;many machines and patents
History • Declining art of Apothecary: • Industrial Revolution had an impact of every aspect of pharmacy. • 1st lead to creation of new drugs. • Drugs many pharmacists couldn’t produce • 2nd many drugs could be produced more economically & with better quality. • 3rd the industry assumed responsibilities for the quality of medication instead of individuals.
The Community Pharmacy • 19th century didn’t see the end of compounding. • Its estimated the 80% of prescriptions dispensed in 1920’s were still compounded. • They used chemicals purchased to make own prescriptions. • Called to provide first aid and medicines for common aliments Ex: Burns, frostbite, poisoning etc. History
History • Graph for 50 years Between 1920-1971.
History • Now they need to know things like shelf life and effect of exposure to light, • Judging reliability and reputation of manufacturers. • Compounding today is on the rise • People are realizing the benefits • Pharmacists are going back to it just for the love science and interests.
Duties • The Work • Prepare and dispense drugs prescribed by doctors. • Advise doctors, patients, and other health care professionals on proper dosage and possible side effects. • They must know what’s in the drug, how it works, and how it affects people.
Duties • Purchase medical supplies • Answer customer questions • Go with doctors and hospital staff on rounds • Advise patients on medical equipment and over-the-counter medication • HELP PATIENTS GET WELL
Typical Day • May work in a hospital, clinic, or drug store • Constantly learning and studying about properties & side effects of new drugs. • Communicate with doctors & patients • Most work a standard work week
Best job opportunities go to people with best grades • Lower grades will get you a job, however, maybe part time • Companies want people who graduate at the top of the class. • Fierce competition Education
Education • Bachelor’s degree is being phased out • Instead schools offer a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD). • Bachelor’s degrees will not be awarded after 2005
Education-Classes • College Prep • English • Math • Science • Good written and verbal communication skills
Education-Classes • College requirements • 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses • 4 years of professional programs leading to PharmD. • Courses include Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, English, Speech and General Education. • Electives • Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, marketing, pediatrics and geriatrcs.
Personal Qualities • Have a good memory • Enjoy learning about new medications & treatments • Be trustworthy & detail oriented • Good communication skills • Good problem solving abilities • Enjoy people
Personality Qualities *I want some one who is kind and caring, who shows an interest in me and my well being.
Skill Measurement • Board Exams • NAPLAX • Federal Law Exam • Each States test • 30 hours of CEU’s every 2 years • Renew State License every year
Code Of Ethics • A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist • They promote the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential way • The place concern for the well-being of the patient • They respect the autonomy & dignity of each patient. • They act with honesty & integrity in professional relationships
Code of Ethics • They maintain professional competence • They respect the values & abilities of colleagues and other health care professionals • They serve individual, community, and societal needs • They seek justice in the distribution of health resources • Very similar to many peoples morals.
Earnings/Benefits California Pharmacist- Staff average-$90,000-100,000 per year Manager- $100,000-150,000 Owner - $100,000-???
INCREASING NEED!!!!! Future Outlook
Other Places of Work • Armed Services • Community pharmacy • Drug Research & Development • Sales & Marketing
Air force Army Coast Guard Navy *You need a 4 year college degree in pharmacy and a state license to practice pharmacy. Armed Forces
Bibliography • http://www.iit.edu/departments/csep/PublicWWW/codes/coe/American%20Pharmaceutic… • http://www.lindsaydrug.com/newhist.htm • http://usa.cx.bridges.com/student/DisplayArticle.do?dt=Career+Information&dn=Pharmacist
Bibliography • http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist.htm • http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist2.htm • http://www.uspharmd.com/rxpharmacist3.htm • http://www.pharmacists-recruitment-int.com/Pharmacits-Recruitment/Professinal_Requirements.html • Kevin House-interview
Bibliography • http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharm.htm • http://www.ask.com/-pictures