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Old 7th, May 2007, 02:56 AM
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Default Re: Priced Out of the Market?

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Originally Posted by Zoggite View Post
If I was a pharmacy owner looking to employ a pharmacist, I would sooner go for an experienced one whose English may not be A-grade than for a well-spoken, native English-speaker fresh out of University any time!
Incidentally, does anyone know whether Canada has language requirements for their pharmacists? Would you be able to work in Quebec if you didn't speak fluent French?
That would Depend on what your definition of "A grade" is.

We are constantly being told about Fitness to practice, surely the ability to communicate effectively in English is essential for patient safety?
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