Career Day Mini-Quiz (15–20 minutes)\n\nAnswer the questions to learn what pharmacists do and the typical U.S. education and training path to become a pharmacist. Focus on job tasks and schooling requirements.
Which task is most likely part of a pharmacist’s day-to-day work?
Select two ways pharmacists help patients (in general).
Pharmacists may work in places like community pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics.
In the U.S., what is the typical professional degree needed to become a licensed pharmacist?
Put these steps in a common U.S. pathway to become a pharmacist (general order).
Earn a PharmD degree
Finish high school (or equivalent)
Complete college coursework (prerequisites)
Pass required licensing exams (and meet state requirements)
Sort each item into the best category: Pharmacist Task or Education/Training Step.
Counsel a patient on directions
Check a prescription for safety
Work with a care team
Earn a PharmD
Complete prerequisites
Get licensed by your state
Pharmacist Task
Education/Training Step
Name one skill that would help someone be successful as a pharmacist.
In the U.S., what is the typical professional degree needed to become a licensed pharmacist?
Put these steps in a common U.S. pathway to become a pharmacist (general order).
Earn a PharmD degree
Finish high school (or equivalent)
Complete college coursework (prerequisites)
Pass required licensing exams (and meet state requirements)
Sort each item into the best category: Pharmacist Task or Education/Training Step.
Counsel a patient on directions
Check a prescription for safety
Work with a care team
Earn a PharmD
Complete prerequisites
Get licensed by your state
Pharmacist Task
Education/Training Step
Name one skill that would help someone be successful as a pharmacist.