P656 Teletext 656 May31 20:42:27 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — IN-DISPENSE Dear Mike I am interested in becoming a pharmaceutical technician in a hospital. I am 29 and have a secretarial background. How long would it take for me to qualify, and where can I study for the necessary qualifications? Dominique, Devon Cont... ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Working Up 657 Jobs index 640 COUNTING THE COST p674 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 May31 20:44:34 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — IN-DISPENSE Mike replies You need to have GCSEs or S grades in science, and training takes the form of either on-the-job or day release courses. Send an RAE to The National Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Mallinson House, 38-42 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3NP. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 May31 20:41:59 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — IN-DISPENSE Mike replies You can also get more information from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 1 Lambjth High St, London SE1 7JN. Also The Society of Apothecaries, Apothecaries Hall, Blackfriars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ. Hospital pharmacy technicians assist the pharmacist in dispensing and manufacturing medicines. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 May31 20:42:04 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — IN-DISPENSE Mike replies Depending on your qualifications and ability, it could be possible to take a science access course at your local college. Once this course was completed, you could think about taking a degree in pharmacy. There are 17 courses you could apply for that would lead to full qualifications as a pharmacist. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? MIKE REGRETS THAT HE IS UNABLE TO ANSWER ANY PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE Kick Start Education On-Line TV Plus