Level Up Your Paycheck and Your Practice: How Continuing Education Beyond the Basics Can Propel Your Michigan Pharmacy Career to New Heights

Unlock new opportunities in your Michigan pharmacy career by exploring the benefits of continuing education beyond the basics. Learn how advanced training can enhance your skills, boost your paycheck, and elevate your professional practice.
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
How to Avoid Last-Minute Stress When Renewing Your License

Imagine earning CE credits while lounging in your favorite chair, coffee in hand, with no commute in sight. Or maybe you’d rather be in a buzzing conference hall, surrounded by fellow pharmacy professionals, swapping insights. Both are legitimate ways to learn—but which one is the best fit for you?
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
Online vs. In-Person CE Courses: Which Is Better for You?

Imagine earning CE credits while lounging in your favorite chair, coffee in hand, with no commute in sight. Or maybe you’d rather be in a buzzing conference hall, surrounded by fellow pharmacy professionals, swapping insights. Both are legitimate ways to learn—but which one is the best fit for you?
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
Everything You Need to Know about the 2024 Florida Pharmacy Technician CE Deadline

What Is the 2024 CE deadline for Florida pharmacy technicians?
The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires all pharmacy technicians to complete a specific number of CE credit hours to maintain their licensure. For the 2022-2024 renewal cycle, pharmacy technicians must fulfill their CE requirements by December 31, 2024. This deadline ensures that all professionals remain current with the latest practices and regulations in pharmacy care.
10 Things Florida Techs Could Be Doing Instead of CE!

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and so is another important date for Florida pharmacy technicians: December 31. For pharmacy technicians, this date signifies more than just the end of the year. It is also the last chance to finish the State of Florida’s continuing education requirements.
Every two years, registered pharmacy technicians in Florida need to finish 20 hours of CE, including specific mandatory topics like HIV/AIDS and medication errors. Yet, many professionals find themselves scrambling in the final weeks to meet the requirement, stressed over fitting last-minute courses into an already hectic schedule.
Behind the Counter: What is the most memorable or wild incident you can recall in your career?

Let’s take a moment to peek behind the curtain to give you more insight into the daily lives and careers of the people who are teaching our classes.
Medication reconciliation: A unique opportunity for pharmacy technicians

As I started my 1st pharmacy intern job at a hospital, one of my roles was to perform medication reconciliation on patients that were being admitted.
Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Strategies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Maintaining work-life balance isn’t just beneficial; it’s essential for well-being and effectiveness. Balancing professional responsibilities with personal life allows for rejuvenation, prevents burnout, and enhances overall job satisfaction.
Walmart Greeter Today, Refrigeration & HVAC technician tomorrow: Taking Employee Training to a New Level

Last week, one of the headlines in the trade journals caught my attention around providing new training opportunities for existing employees. This is precisely the idea that my store manager at Eckerd Drug had back in the 90s, with the training element on steroids! Want a refrigeration or HVAC technician who has already proven themselves as being reliable, detail oriented, and meticulous? Train an employee who has already proven to be those things! Technical elements can be taught; an employee with a demonstrated proficiency in prioritized softer skills is worth that investment.
Can You Really Get All Your CE for Free? Finding the Best Fit for You

Finding free CE courses that are legitimately accredited and applicable to your specific state’s requirements can be incredibly time-consuming. The internet is a vast place, and sifting through countless websites to find suitable courses involves significant effort. This time could be better spent focusing on your practice or personal development.