Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession,9781449698195

Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781449698195
ISBN10: 1449698190
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2013-02-25
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Summary

Introduction to the Pharmacy Profession presents a brief history of the profession with an overview of the health delivery system, pharmacy education and training, and the steps towards a professional career. Providing a real-world perspective into pharmacy practice, this beneficial text includes 50 Pharmacist Profiles, highlighting an overview of each profession related to the specific area of pharmacy. Each professional describes their job duties and responsibilities, a typical day, the pros and cons of their job, and some comments on the profession of pharmacy. Profiles include experts from Academia, Administration, Industry, Community Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Military, Government, Public Health, Home Care, Hospice, various interdisciplinary departments within hospitals, and more.This valuable text provides pharmacy students with a solid foundation of knowledge as they begin the journey towards certification and a career as a pharmacist.Key Topics History of the Pharmacy Profession Job Opportunities Overview U.S. Health Care Delivery Education Licensure Residencies Fellowships Graduate School Degrees Resume and Interviewing Preparation Internships What to Expect on the job The Future of the Profession Additional Resources/Websites List of Pharmacy Organizations Pharmacy Career Assessment Tool 50 Pharmacist ProfilesInstructor Resources: Instructor#146;s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank

Table of Contents

A HeadAbout the Authors
A HeadAcknowledgements
A HeadPreface
A HeadContributors
Chapter1 What is Pharmacy?
Chapter2 Pharmacy within US Health Delivery
Chapter3 Educational Opportunities for Pharmacists
Chapter4 Resume Writing and Interviewing
Chapter5 Gaining Experience during Pharmacy School: How to Prepare
Chapter6 Pharmacist Salaries and Occupation Statistics
Chapter7 The Future of the Profession
Chapter8 Additional Resources/Websites - List of Pharmacy Organizations
Chapter9 Pharmacy Career Assessment Tool
Chapter10 Pharmacist Profiles
A HeadGlossary

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