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How to Become a Pharmacy Technician  \nWhat tasks do Pharmacy Technicians perform? What is their Role and Responsibility? Is this the right career choice for you?  \nSource: [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm)  \n[b](b). Title 34--Pharmacy Practice Act  \nSource: [http://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/act205_08.pdf](http://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/act205_08.pdf)  \nTitle 34-23-130  \nc. Requirements to be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Alabama  \nSource: [http://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/Alabama%20Pharmacy%20Technicians%20Rules.pdf](http://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/Alabama%20Pharmacy%20Technicians%20Rules.pdf)  \n[d](d). How to Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician  \nSource: [https://www.ptcb.org/docs/default-source/get-certified/Guidebook.pdf?sfvrsn=69](https://www.ptcb.org/docs/default-source/get-certified/Guidebook.pdf?sfvrsn=69)  \ne. Homework  \n1. The Pharmacy Technician Sixth Edition read page 48-77  \n2. Review point a, b, c, d of notes and associated links  \n3. Handwrite a paragraph describing why you want to be a Pharmacy Technician and be prepared to turn it in for credit for this module  \n[4. page](4. page) 80-81 complete questions 1-15 Choose the Best Answer and page 82 Practicing for the Certification Exam questions 1-10  \n2  \nPharmacy Technician Lessons created by Sam Blakemore, PharmD, MBA  \nAll Rights Reserved ©2019  \nLesson 1 Questions and Answers  \n1) What website is used to apply to be a pharmacy technician in the State of Alabama?  \n[Answer:](Answer: www.albop.com)[ ](Answer: www.albop.com)[www.albop.com](Answer: www.albop.com)  \n2) How many Pharmacy Technicians can be in a Pharmacy if there is 1 Pharmacist?  \nAnswer: 3 Technicians to 1 Pharmacist---but only if 1 of the 3 Technicians is Certified  \n3) How many days do you have to notify the State Board of Pharmacy after a change in employment?  \nAnswer: 10  \n4) Explain the difference between a controlled substance and non-controlled substance?  \nAnswer: Both (controlled and non-controlled) are legend drugs. 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