Completed by Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Documentation of Current Immunizations:

• • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) - documentation of 2 vaccines OR positive titer
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) - booster administered within last 10 years
  • Hepatitis B - documentation of 3 vaccines OR positive titer
  • Varicella - documentation of 2 vaccines OR positive titer
  • TB (PPD) Skin Test
  • Flu shot (required seasonally)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (required by some clinical sites)

As a Pharmacy Technology student and technician, you will be required to be able to perform/demonstrate the following physical and psychosocial skills:

• Exhibit positive interpersonal skills in patient, staff, and faculty interactions.
• Demonstrate calm and effective responses in emergency situations.
• Make appropriate judgment decisions.
• Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator's mouth/lips.
• Demonstrate emotional stability.
• Ability to manipulate instruments and supplies with speed, dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination.
• Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.
• Be free of communicable diseases and chemical abuse.
• Demonstrate immunity to MMR, Varicella, Tuberculosis, Tdap and Hepatitis B or be vaccinated against these diseases.
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands: bending, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and handling equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without restrictions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Pre-Admission Requirements:

1. Contact the LSC-North Harris program director at L.Lim@lonestar.edu or the LSC-Tomball program director at Angela.N.Bayer@lonestar.edu to determine eligibility and prerequisite requirements.
2. Meet with a North Harris or Tomball workforce advisor to ensure eligibility.
3. Receive a high school diploma or GED before applying to the program.
4. Provide evidence of college-level readiness status by submitting previous college and/or high school transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
5. Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
6. Applicants will be notified by email, mail, or phone of program admission status.

Post-Admission Requirements:

1. Provide a copy of the TSBP-issued certificate and submit to the LSC-Pharmacy Technology application.
2. Complete all required immunizations, including
   1. Hepatitis B series,
   2. Tdap,
   3. MMR,
   4. VZV,
   5. flu shot for the season,
   6. COVID vaccine, and
   7. TB skin test as required by clinical affiliates.
3. Provide a proof of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR for Health Care Professionals certification.
4. Complete a drug screen. Students will be provided with further information according to agency and/or college policy.

Each applicant is responsible for contacting the pharmacy technology program director to confirm whether the application is complete. Additional information can be obtained from the Pharmacy Technology office at LSC-North Harris or LSC-Tomball.

Immunizations required, including:

• Hepatitis B series
• Tdap
• MMR
• VZV
• Seasonal flu shot
• TB skin test for externship placement as required by clinical affiliates

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all PHRA courses to progress.

Program monogrammed scrubs are required dress code and must be purchased by the student.

Health insurance is only required by selected clinical sites.

Post-admission requirement: American Heart Association (Basic Life Support) BLS for Providers required.

Students are required to pay for a drug screen as required by clinical sites post-program admission.

Immunizations, negative drug screens, and hospital required documentation.