Re: Hi all I'm a newbie!

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Welcome, emperialm,

At this time you CAN become CA registered by either going to a pharm

tech program OR by passing the PTCB exam. Having a BA does not get you

a registraion. It may get your foot in the door for a job because it

shows the employer that you may be a more committed candidate than

others, but then again much depends upon your interview skills and

resume.

surf net for " California state board of pharmacy " and browse the site

for technician application. YOU must complete one of the above, then

get LiVE SCAN fingerprinted, apply and send your money!

Will cost you about $200 to 300 in total with testing, fingerprinting

and registration fees if you chose not to go to school. There lies the

problem! In CA if you did not attend a pharm tech program you have less

of a chance of getting hired, especially in hospital. Why? because the

law changed in 2004 to test or education, when before it was training

or education. RPh's do not liek to hire those who have only studied a

book (passed a test), but who have no experience at all, not even in

mock labs.

So you WILL find it difficult to get work in CA with a CPhT only!

You may find a chain store that takes a chance on you.

Much depends upon your area in CA, the more schools around the less

chance you will get hired without school.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Respectfully,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Founder/Owner

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> Hi, all I'm new here and glad that I found the website. I would like

> to know where exactly do I start? I am in California and would like to

> achieve a pharmacy technician certificate. I already have a BA,so

> basically I just want more career opportunities available to me.

>

> So where do I start?

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> Thanks,

>

> Kay

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