The Pharmacy Technology Program at LSC-O is a two semester, ASHP accredited certificate program that offers enrollment in both fall and spring semesters.
The Pharmacy Technology Program has been helping students obtain national certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) since 1997. Every spring and fall semester the Pharmacy Technology Program accepts 40 students for it two-semester program. The Pharmacy Technology faculty has twice received the LSC-O Teaching Excellence Award. The director, faculty and staff are driven to see students succeed by achieving and maintaining certification as Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT).
The Pharmacy Technology program is competency-based and will teach the appropriate skills, knowledge, and perspectives needed to succeed within the Pharmacy Technology field. Students will be given the opportunity to attain competence in oral and written communication as well as math and computer skills specific to the workplace. The program was developed in 1997 to meet the area workforce needs for institutional, retail, and long-term care pharmacies.
The philosophy of the Pharmacy Technology Program supports the values and ideals of Lamar State College - Orange through excellence in instruction, opportunities for personal growth as well as career preparation and cooperation with the surrounding community. The faculty believes this Pharmacy Technology Program is an integral part of the College and is designed to promote excellence in the field of pharmacy technology.
The faculty believes that learning is a life-long process that promotes the survival and enhancement of human existence. It progresses from simple to complex. Learning occurs when there is a change in behavior resulting from a recognized need. Each student has dignity and worth and brings unique life experiences to the educational environment. Learning is maximized when it occurs in an environment, which is both positive and nurturing. Information and learning processes are organized through the use of objectives, plans, learning activities, relevant content and experiences and evaluation of program components and outcomes. The experiential practice component will occur in community settings where pharmacy services can be delivered in a manner consistent with the philosophy of the program.
- Pharmacy Technology Certificate
- ACPE approved IV certification
