Your Guide to Managing CE Requirements After completing your formal education, your opportunities for further education do not cease. As is the case with the vast majority of careers, people who are successful in the field of pharmacy technology are engaged in an ongoing process of acquiring new knowledge and enhancing their existing skill set.
Can I become a pharmacy tech with a criminal record?
Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements
Background check and drug testing: Because of the potentially sensitive nature of the work and the potential for being exposed to regulated drugs, companies often insist that pharmacy technicians pass both a background check and a drug test before being hired.
- In some cases, a pharmacy technician who has been convicted of a felony or even a serious misdemeanor will be unable to find work or even enroll in a training program.
- In the event that you have a conviction from your past, it is highly recommended that you discuss this matter with a registrar from the institution that you are considering enrolling in.
There are several situations in which the specifics of the offence and the surrounding circumstances are taken into consideration. A drug test is not required by law, but the vast majority of companies and certain internship providers nevertheless insist on having their applicants take one.