A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants called urushiol (you-ROO-shee-all). When this oil touches your skin, it often causes an itchy, blistering rash. Most people can safely treat the rash at home.
Most Pharmacy Technician training courses run from about six months to a year, depending on the course. In that time, you will learn the skills required to operate a pharmacy, follow correct pharmaceutical procedures, provide the correct drug dosages, and assist the pharmacist in administrative tasks.
To take either of these exams, you must have a high school diploma or equivalency, no drug-related or pharmacy-related convictions of any kind, and no felony convictions whatsoever. Techs must be recertified every two years, which requires 20 hours of continuing education during the two-year time frame.