HVAC-R techs with professional training are wanted

Companies need a new generation of HVAC technicians across the country, but there are not enough skilled and professionally trained techs to meet the demand. This is a career that requires the right training, especially in new HVAC technologies that place a higher focus on energy efficiency. These changes are driving up demand for HVAC-R technicians, and employers are in need of professionally trained HVAC-R technicians that understand today’s AC & Heating/Refrigeration industry. A career as an HVAC-R technician offers a unique working environment, the chance to work with your hands, good pay and stability, and a chance to work

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High standards placed in Pharmacy Technician concerning a variety of practices

The National Community Pharmacist Association said its review of the recent fungal meningitis outbreak was due to unauthorized manufacturing of drug products rather than traditional pharmacy compounding. In a report on the fungal meningitis outbreak, the NCPA said compounding is an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry, especially for pharmacy technicians. “Patients may receive compounded medications when they have a need for a customized medication, when a drug shortage or product discontinuation occurs, when the needed strength or dosage form is not available from a manufacturer, or when an allergen-free version of a medication is needed,” the NCPA said. The

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Medical Assistants in demand across the nation

In today’s world of high unemployment and a lack of job stability, it can be a challenge to find a career in a growing industry that offers consistency and peace of mind. However, that’s exactly what you will find in the healthcare industry as a Medical Assistant, where there is a high demand for professionally trained workers who have a desire to help those in need. Medical Assistants are in high demand, and that demand is expected to only continue in the coming years, making this an attractive career option for many job seekers. The United States Bureau of Labor

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Confidence remains high for HVAC technicians in HVAC future

Confidence in the AC & Heating/Refrigeration industry continues to remain strong as demand for professionally trained HVAC technicians remains high. Professionally trained HVAC technicians are needed in every part of the country, which is why so many job seekers are considering a career in this important industry. According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, the monthly Contractor Comfort Index in November showed that contractors continue to feel confident about short-term growth. ACCA began measuring contractor attitudes toward short-term economic growth with the CCI in February 2010. The Contractor Comfort Index in November was 59 and also showed that contractors

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Working with patients one of many tasks of a pharmacy technician

Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of daily tasks, and many of those tasks involve working closely with patients. They play an important role in the health care industry, especially as the demand for pharmaceutical services grows. This career can provide a stable and long-lasting career, especially for those that receive professional training from a respected school like Ayers Career College. Pharmacy Technician Training at Ayers Career College Ayers Career College offers one of the nation’s great Pharmacy Technician training programs where students learn a wide variety of skills, including providing valuable technical and clerical support to pharmacists, mixing and re-packaging

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Pharmaceutical workers trusted by public, held to high standards

In a recent Gallup survey, pharmaceutical workers were listed as the profession with the second-highest level of trust from the public. Pharmacists came in one spot after nurses, with 75 percent of the public expressing trust in the work of a pharmacist or pharmaceutical worker. National Community Pharmacists Association CEO Douglas Hoey issued the following statement following the release of the survey results: “Congratulations to America’s pharmacists for setting a record high in trustworthiness in Gallup’s annual survey for 2012. An impressive 75 percent of respondents categorized pharmacists as having very high/high honesty and ethical standard. Since the audience is

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