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CNPR
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM FROM THE NAPSR IS NOW OFFERED
AT OVER 200 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE
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Program will help fill industry needs as new
drugs hit the market!
WASHINGTON, DC – The NAPSR is happy to announce that it has
reached an agreement to begin offering the Certified National Pharmaceutical
Representative (CNPR) training program immediately to hundreds of U.S.
universities and colleges. The 120-hour course will be offered exclusively
through Gatlin’s partnership with major colleges and universities.
Developed in response to a rising demand for certified pharmaceutical
sales representatives, the nationally recognized online certification
and CNPR sales training program will provide individuals with the tools
to gain entry-level jobs in the industry. Upon registering for the
course, students will automatically gain membership with NAPSR and
will become eligible to sit for the CNPR national certification exam
at no additional cost.
“There is a great demand for pharmaceutical sales reps, which
means there is an equal need for solid training devices,” said
Stephen Gatlin. “In short order, this program will become one
of our most popular offerings. Pharmaceutical sales can be a very rewarding
career, and the first step toward realizing that is completing the
CNPR entry level pharmaceutical sales course.”
Even if students lack a formal pharmacology and medical education,
the program can ready them for a long and successful career by imparting
information regarding general medical terminology, clinical pharmacology,
managed care, drug sampling rules, effective selling techniques and
more.
Upon completing the course, students will have gained a comprehensive
understanding of the industry, including the role of the FDA, drug
products and developments, and how to make an effective sales pitch.
Students will also be prepared to take the CNPR certification exam.
“The field is adding 9,000 new jobs this year, and obviously
they can’t all be filled by experienced reps,” said Brad
Sullivan of the NAPSR. “Companies will not only be looking to
hire professionals who can sell and motivate physicians to buy their
brand, but also for someone who can speak intelligently about the healthcare
industry and its products. Gatlin’s training is a great avenue
to gain the knowledge of clinical pharmacology and medical terminology
that is essential to success.”
Established in 1989 Gatlin Education is the largest provider of Web-based,
instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities.
Gatlin’s courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students
to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin’s online
career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary
to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
NAPSRx® is a trade association for the pharmaceutical, medical
and biotech industry. NAPSRx® represents sales representatives for
these industries and is also a federally trademarked group. The National
Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives® was initiated
to educate, train, create standards and provide current information
for professional pharmaceutical sales representatives as well as for
individuals who want to gain entry into the industry.
CNPR graduates should mention the training and post their CNPR # on
their resume. Pharmaceutical companies prefer to hire candidates who
have received CNPR training as most companies prefer industry knowledge
from their applicants. The CNPR program is also available by correspondence
directly through the association. The correspondence course through
the NAPSR is $245 while it is available at numerous colleges at a higher
price. The NAPSR looks forward to assisting members throughout your
pharmaceutical sales career. If you are looking for a college nearest
you email us today at questions@napsronline.org or order the training
by correspondence today through the NAPSR website.
