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 $48,783 per year, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1
| 1 | Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2017 |
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 $31,374 per year, Medical Assistant 1
| 1 | Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2017 |
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 $34,422 per year, Pharmacy Technician 1
| 1 | Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2017 |
For more information, please 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
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HPRS 1206 | Essentials of Medical Terminology | 2 |
| PHRA 1202 | Pharmacy Law | 2 |
| PHRA 1305 | Drug Classification | 3 |
| PHRA 1309 | Pharmaceutical Mathematics I | 3 |
| PHRA 1313 | Community Pharmacy Practice I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHRA 1441 | Pharmacy Drug Therapy and Treatment | 4 |
| PHRA 1347 | Pharmaceutical Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHRA 1345 | Compounding Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique | 3 |
| PHRA 1349 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PHRA 1243 | Pharmacy Technician Certification Review | 2 |
| PHRA 1261 | Clinical-Pharmacy Technician I | 2 |
| PHRA 2261 | Clinical-Pharmacy Technician II | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra (or Higher) | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (Humanities) or Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) and Biology for Science Majors I (lab) |
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| Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture) and Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lab) |
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| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
To be eligible for this degree, the student must have completed the Pharmacy Technician certificate program.