Ron is a pharmacist who fills prescription drug orders for patients. Lisa is a pharmacy technician, whose job it is to count the pills, assemble the prescriptions, and bag them for the patients. Ron must always sign off on everything Lisa finishes. What does this indicate about Lisa’s education?

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The fact that Ron, as a pharmacist, must sign off on everything Lisa finishes indicates that Lisa's role as a pharmacy technician requires a different level of education and training compared to that of a pharmacist. While pharmacy technicians typically have completed a vocational program or received on-the-job training and may hold a certification, they do not hold the same advanced degree or licensure that pharmacists possess. Pharmacists usually have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and are responsible for the clinical aspects of medication management, including verifying and approving prescriptions. This oversight is essential to ensure patient safety and proper medication dispensing. Thus, Lisa's education level is likely less extensive than Ron's, reflecting her position as a pharmacy technician.