Health Science Pharmacy Technician Pathway, Associate of Applied Science

Program Information

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in a Health Science Concentration is a career path for persons who have completed one of the following certificate programs: medical assisting, pharmacy technician, or vocational nursing.

The 60 semester credit hour degree is designed for health science professionals in these areas to meet continuing education goals, transfer into four-year university health care administration or allied health programs, and to attain possible promotion from entry-level to advanced-level clinical positions.

Career Outlook Vocational Nursing

The US Department of Labor is reporting a sharp increase for these jobs, with specific increases in large cities and metropolitan areas.

Graduates can work in:

• Hospitals,
• Out-patient facilities, and
• Nursing homes.

Median salary for Gulf Coast region $48,588 per year, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses ¹

Career Outlook Medical Assisting

A medical assisting certificate of technology prepares students for careers in the offices of:

• Physicians,
• Podiatrists,
• Chiropractors,
• Ophthalmologists, and
• Other health practitioners.

Median salary for Gulf Coast region $32,354 per year, Medical Assistant ¹

Career Outlook Pharmacy Technician

Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by over 21 percent from 2016 - 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This demand will be due to the expansion of retail pharmacies, the increased number of middle-aged and elderly people, and the increasing roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians.

Graduates of our program are able to work as pharmacy technicians in:

• Hospitals,
• Nursing homes,
• Retail,
• Home health care, and
• Public and government health agencies.

Median salary for Gulf Coast region $35,072 per year, Pharmacy Technician ¹

For more information, students may contact Central campus, 281-476-1817; North campus, 281-459-7618; and South campus, 281-922-3466.

Campuses

Central campus
North campus
South campus

Information

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in a Health Science is a career path for persons who have completed the following certificate programs: Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, or Vocational Nursing. The 60 semester credit hour degrees for these programs are designed for health science professionals to meet education goals, to transfer into four-year university healthcare administration or healthcare service programs, and to attain possible promotion from entry-level to more advanced level office positions.

Plan of Study

North and South Campuses 
3HSC-PHAR

To be eligible for this degree, the student must have completed the Pharmacy Technician certificate program.