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Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Degrees and Certificates

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About Lone Star College

Lone Star College is one of the largest and fastest growing institutions of higher education in the nation. Not
only great in size, LSC is a key driver and growing contributor to the local and regional economy.

Students rely on Lone Star College for Associate Degrees, certifications for work in high-demand industries,
and credits that enable them to transfer anywhere. In fact, LSC provides more than 170 degrees and
certificates of study close to home. No wonder over 93,000 students choose Lone Star College!

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY IN CYBERSECURITY (BAT)
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANUFACTURING
AND TRADES MANAGEMENT (BAS-EMTM)
Prepares you for promotion and advancement into leadership positions within your field. Prepares you for
pursuit of a master’s degree.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)
A degree program for the student seeking technical career skills for work in a specific career.

• Includes at least 15 credit hours of general education courses.
• Can complete in two years and graduate.
• Most AAS degrees have a Level I & Level II Certificate that a student can complete in six months.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (ATC)
Pursued after the completion of a related bachelor’s or associate degree; preparation for a
specialized career field.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE (CERT)
Prepares a student for immediate job entry in a short period of time.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA)
Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of declaring a major
in the liberal or fine arts (English, History, others).

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS)
Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of majoring in the
sciences (Math, Engineering, Biology Social/Behavioral Science, and others.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING (AAT)
Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university as a junior to work towards a degree that leads to initial
Texas teacher certification.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION (CERT)
Select Industry Certifications prepare a student for state, national, or global industry recognized credentials.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES degree program offers experiences in cell culture, laboratory
methods, molecular biology, and laboratory instrumentation.
Administrative Services Medical Specialty Additionally, the program includes a sequence of biology,
AAS & Certificate options chemistry, and microbiology. In the final semester of the program,
students work as interns in area biotechnology companies or
• LSC-CyFair medical center research labs to complete their training.
• LSC-Montgomery
• LSC-Tomball The LSC-Montgomery biotechnology program is the top-ranked
• LSC-Online program in Texas and the only one to be rated as “Exemplary”
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In addition,
Administrative services degree and certificates provide students the biotechnology associate’s degree program is rated as a
with technical skills, skills including medical terminology, recognized biotechnology program by the Texas Workforce
medical coding, time management, human/customer relations, Investment Council as it has integrated the state’s biotechnology
telephone techniques, administrative management, information and biomedical skill standards into its program.
management, oral and written communications, word
processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, document Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
layout, and Internet research. Advance Technical Certificate

A wide variety of job opportunities are available to program • LSC-Montgomery
graduates in many types of offices. Jobs include office assistant,
receptionist, administrative assistant, medical office receptionist, For students with a prior degree, LSC-Montgomery offers an
medical secretary, and medical administrative assistant. After a Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) in biotechnology. Students
few years in the field, graduates can become medical office who have taken the prerequisite courses in chemistry and
managers, medical administrative assistants, billing clerks, or biology can complete the Biotechnology ATC in one year. The
hospital clerks. The demand for medical employees will continue program requires seven courses plus an internship, and thus
to grow as Houston has one of the largest medical communities allows students rapid entry into the biotechnology workforce.
in the world. The job market will remain strong in this area.
The LSC-Montgomery Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
NOTICE: Students will be required to pay liability insurance program was the first program of its type established in
during the semesters involving off-campus internships. At Texas and has produced hundreds of graduates employed in
some facilities, students may be required to show proof of laboratories around the state and nation. Students enrolled in
immunizations such as Hepatitis B, tuberculosis, tetanus, and the program have numerous opportunities to build their resumes
MMR (mumps, measles, rubella). by participating in a variety of scientific research projects. Many
students have presented their research findings at national
conferences and have been featured in local and national
media.

The Lone Star College Biotechnology Institute (LSCBI) was
created to establish a point of contact for all biotechnology
training inquiries. The institution’s goal is to prepare students
for all levels of entry into the biotechnology industry. The
LSCBI functions to identify and meet biotechnology industry’s
training needs, recruit students using a variety of outreach
programs, help retrain workers changing careers through the
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician ATC, and partner with
four-year programs.

DENTAL

BIOTECHNOLOGY Dental Assistant
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate

• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Tomball

Biotechnology Lone Star College Dental Assistant certificate is a great pathway
AAS Degree to an exciting career. Dental assistants fulfill a wide variety of
roles that include: preparing patients for dental procedures,
• LSC-Montgomery ensuring the sterility of the dental environment, assisting the
dentist during procedures by providing tools and materials,
Biotechnology is a continually evolving field offering solutions working with suppliers to schedule deliveries, helping patients
to problems in fields such as forensics, pharmaceutical, medical schedule appointments, educating patients on proper oral
research, alternative fuels, and agriculture. LSC-Montgomery health, and taking patient x-rays. Students entering this field
offers the skills necessary for entry-level work in the bioscience should value a team approach and love to interact with people.
industry. The Biotechnology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Dental Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members Diagnostic Sonography in Adult Echocardiography
of the dental care team. If you have strong communication skills, Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want AAS Degree & Certificate options
a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you. Dental
assisting is a challenging and rewarding career, demanding • LSC-CyFair
versatility and a willingness to assume responsibility for many
different tasks. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic
Sonography in Adult Echocardiography and the enhanced skills
Dental Hygiene* certificate in Non-Invasive Vascular Technology is designed to
AAS Degree prepare students to use ultrasound as a medical procedure to
view internal organs for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound is
• LSC-Kingwood radiation free; it uses high frequency sound waves to produce
images of the internal organs. The program provides didactic,
The dental hygiene program offers small class sizes, lab scanning and clinical instruction in cardiac anatomy, cardiac
individualized learning experiences with eight hundred hours function and non-invasive vascular imaging.
of clinical practice. The mission for the program is to produce
competent graduates whose technical skills, knowledge and Professionals performing these examinations are known as
interpersonal communication skills make them an asset to sonographers. Upon completion of this Lone Star College
any employer and the community. The faculty have clinical program, graduates may apply to take the credentialing exams.
experience in general dentistry and periodontal practices;
as well as, years of teaching experience. The facility grants The program is designed to prepare graduates for employment
access to state of the art equipment: digital radiography, office in the healthcare industry in the sonography profession. Program
management software, and piezo and ultrasonic technology are admission is on a competitive basis. Accepted program students
just a few to mention. This program has an one hundred percent follow a predetermined semester class schedule.
pass rate on both national and clinical boards.

The Lone Star College-Kingwood dental hygiene program is
one of the first programs to offer dual enrollment with Texas
Woman’s University. The Lone Star College-Kingwood program
offers an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene;
as well as, a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene
through Texas Woman’s University. The courses for the Bachelor
of Science degree are taken online consecutively with the Lone
Star College-Kingwood dental hygiene courses which allows
students to graduate with their AAS and BS degree at the end of
the two year program.

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY/SONOGRAPHY Sonography Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
Advanced Technical Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Non-Invasive Vascular Technology • LSC-CyFair
AAS Degree & Certificate options
The Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Advanced Technical
• LSC-CyFair Certificate is designed for graduates with an AAS in Diagnostic
Medical Sonography or Echocardiography. Vascular
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical technologists specialize in imaging blood vessels.
Sonography and the enhanced skills certificate in Non-Invasive
Vascular Technology is designed to prepare students to use Upon completion of this LSC certificate program, graduates may
ultrasound as a medical procedure to view internal organs apply to take the credentialing exam to become a Registered
for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound is radiation free; it uses Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry
high frequency sound waves to produce images of the internal for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered
organs. The program provides didactic, lab scanning and Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing
clinical instruction in abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, International (CCI).
superficial structures, and non-invasive vascular imaging.

Professionals performing these examinations are known as
sonographers. Upon completion of this LSCS program, graduates
may apply to take the credentialing exams.

The program is designed to prepare graduates for employment
in the healthcare industry in the sonography profession. Program
admission is on a competitive basis. Accepted program students
follow a predetermined semester class schedule.

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY emergency ambulance services.
Students completing course work in this program are eligible to
Electrocardiography Technician take National Registry exams.
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
MEDICAL CODING
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-North Harris Health Information Technology
• LSC-Tomball AAS Degree & Certificate options

Electrocardiography technicians operate equipment that records • LSC-North Harris
and measures heart activity. These measurements are used to • LSC-Online
assist cardiologists and other physicians in diagnosing and
treating problems with a patient’s heart and blood vessels. This The Health Information Technology (HIT) associate of applied
program includes ECG Technician national certification through science degree is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level
the American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals employment as health information technicians.
(ACA).
Registered health information technicians perform technical
Electrocardiography Monitoring Technician medical record functions vital to the operation of the organization,
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate including analyzing, coding, and health record evaluation.
Registered health information technicians process, maintain,
• LSC-Kingwood complete and report health information data for reimbursement,
• LSC-Montgomery facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization
management, quality assessment and research. Graduates may
Electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor technicians are primarily be employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, health
responsible for monitoring patients’ heart statuses in a hospital maintenance organizations, and other health care facilities.
environment. These technicians are responsible for immediately
informing doctors or physicians when irregularities arise in a Employment of medical records and health information
patient’s stats. Though this work is more mentally intensive than technicians is growing faster than the average for all
physical, EKG monitor technicians use electrocardiograms to occupations because of rapid growth in the number of medical
monitor a patient’s heart activity. Other responsibilities include tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly
reviewing patient records for normal heart rhythms and using scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts,
instruments to measure length and height of heart patterns. and consumers. Technicians will be needed to enter patient
Students with this certification can continue their education to information into computer databases to comply with federal
become cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary technicians. legislation mandating the use of electronic medical records.
Students admitted to the program will be required to pay liability
insurance during the semesters involving off-campus practicums
or internships.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges
and universities. Contact a counselor, academic advisor, or
faculty member at any of the colleges/universities for specific
information and to obtain the recommended sequencing
of courses.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS To meet graduation requirements for any of the certificate
or degree programs in the health information technology
Emergency Medical Services Professions department, students must attain a grade of “C” or better in
Emergency Medical Technician each major and general education course. Courses with grades
AAS Degree & Certificate options less than a “C” must be repeated. In addition, students must
meet the Texas Success Initiative requirements as established by
• LSC-CyFair the THECB for the AAS degree.
• LSC-Montgomery
• LSC-North Harris MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Advanced Technical Certificate

• LSC-CyFair

The Emergency Medical Services Professions Associate of The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is a 12-month
Applied Science degree includes knowledge, skills and post-associate degree program that provides didactic and
behaviors necessary to recognize, assess, and manage medical clinical instruction to currently certified American Registry of
emergencies under the supervision and direction of a physician. Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology
Graduates can expect career opportunities with transfer and

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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Certification Board (NMTCB) and state licensed (as applicable) The LSC-Montgomery Computed Tomography program
Radiation Therapy Technologists. curriculum consists of 5 courses totaling 16 credit hours, and
these are offered in one semester. The didactic education courses
Magnetic resonance technologists use the resonant frequency (8 credit hours) are offered at the LSC-Montgomery campus
properties of atoms within a magnetic field to image anatomic in the evenings while the clinical education courses (8 credit
and/or physiologic conditions of the body to assist physicians hours) are provided at affiliated clinical sites. The curriculum is
in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. MRI is an imaging designed to enable students to acquire knowledge in computed
modality that produces exceptionally detailed images of the tomography physics, equipment operation/methodology, cross-
tissues and organs of the body in a variety of imaging planes. sectional anatomy, patient care, and develop CT imaging skills,
This course of study focuses on the underlying scientific theory, which give Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) graduates an
sectional anatomy, pathology and clinical protocols. Emphasis employment edge and increased career mobility.
is placed on patient care and safety, principles of magnetism Upon completion of the certificate program in Computed
and the physical and chemical interactions of living matter Tomography (CT), the graduate may apply to take the post-
within magnetic fields. primary credentialing examination offered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become a
Upon completion of the certificate program in Magnetic Registered Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist. A state of
Resonance Imaging (MRI), the graduate may apply to take Texas license, obtained through the Texas Medical Board (TMB),
the post-primary credentialing examination offered by the is required for those who plan to work in Texas
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become
a Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist. NURSING
A state of Texas license, obtained through the Texas Medical Nursing
Board (TMB), is required for those who plan to work in Texas. BSN Degree

Medical Radiologic Technology* • LSC-Montgomery
AAS Degree The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for
licensed Registered Nurses seeking to advance their professional
• LSC-CyFair qualifications. Graduates of the program will have a broader
• LSC-Montgomery understanding of the nursing profession and will bring that
understanding to the practice of nursing in their places of
The course of study for a radiologic technologist is a two-year employment.
program, leading to an associate of applied science degree. Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership and
Each college accepts one class each year into the radiologic management roles. The program will prepare registered nurses
technology program. The six-semester program includes two to care for patients in a variety of settings, including acute, long-
summer semesters, for a total of 63 credit hours. term care, community and public health clinics.

The curriculum is a balance of general education and technical
courses in the classroom and laboratory, as well as supervised
clinical experiences at local hospitals and outpatient clinics.
This combination provides the student an opportunity for
educational development and assurance of competency in
radiographic skills.

The program is designed to provide the student with the
knowledge and skills to perform radiographic examinations,
provide patient care and assist the radiologist during diagnostic
procedures. Radiologic technologists are employed in medical
centers, community hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians’
offices, specialist clinics, and other health care institutions.

Computed Tomography
Advanced Technical Certificate

• LSC-Montgomery

Computed Tomography is an advanced radiographic imaging
modality that utilizes highly collimated fan- shaped x-ray beam
and array of radiation detectors to produce cross-sectional
images of human body structures and organs needed by
physicians for diagnostic purposes. Computed tomographic
images can be reconstructed in various anatomical orientations
to demonstrate image details that allow for better visualization of
pathology, diagnostic analysis, and radiologic interpretations.

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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MEDICAL ASSISTING doctors’ offices/clinics, urgent care centers, ambulatory care
facilities, and osteopathic offices/clinics.
Acute Care Technician
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate The medical assisting certificate is a three-semester program.

• LSC- LSC-Houston North The final semester includes both a review course to prepare
• LSC-Montgomery for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certified
• LSC-Tomball Medical Assistant Exam and a clinical/practicum.

Upgrading current skills and instruction in recently developed The clinical experience allows students to apply the knowledge,
techniques needed for effective patient care. This is a course skills, and abilities that she or he has learned in the classroom
designed for state certified Nurse Aides to expand upon their and gain practical experience in a health care setting.
current skills in order to better operate in a hospital environment.
The training will focus on a number of skills not included in The program has the following goal defining minimum
the standard state curriculum, to include identification and expectations: “To prepare competent entry-level medical
prevention of common hospital patient risks, setup and use assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and
of hospital-specific equipment, and general safety and crisis affective (behavior) learning domains.”.
prevention/intervention in an acute care setting.
Medication Aide
Clinical Medical Assistant Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
• LSC-Tomball
• LSC- LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery Medication aides administer medication to residents in nursing
facilities, intermediate care facilities, correctional institutions
Our program is designed to meet and exceed the state and assisted living facilities.
requirements. This certificate prepares students to perform
various clinical and administrative functions in a facility Nurse Aide (CNA)
which may include preparing treatment rooms for patient Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
examinations, scheduling appointments and maintaining
medical records, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, • LSC-CyFair
administering injections, and utilizing equipment to administer • LSC-Houston North
routine diagnostic tests. If you are looking for an exciting career • LSC-Kingwood
in healthcare, this program may just be the foot in the door you • LSC-Montgomery
are looking for. • LSC-North Harris
• LSC-Tomball
Clinical Medical Assistants are vital members of the team and
work to administer medications, assist with minor procedures, A Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, helps patients or clients
obtain laboratory specimens, perform electrocardiograms, with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered
provide patient education, and much more. Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Medical Assisting CNAs often work in a wide variety of settings; nursing homes,
Certificate hospitals, adult day care centers, personal homes and assisted
living facilities all require nursing assistants to act as a helpful
• LSC-CyFair liaison between the RN or LPN and the patient.
• LSC-North Harris
Nursing assistants fulfill basic quality-of-life needs for patients of
Medical assisting is a versatile health care profession that any age in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics.
prepares an individual to perform various clinical and Since nursing assistants have daily contact with patients, they
administrative functions in a health care facility. These functions, are gatherers of vital information about the patients’ conditions,
performed under the direction of a licensed physician and/or which they must then transmit to their supervisors. A CNA’s
licensed physician’s assistant, are completed while examining workload can become intense and fast-paced, but the human
and treating patients. Medical assistants are responsible for contact and ability to help those in medical need is a strong
performing a variety of the tasks that enable a health care facility motivating factor.
to properly treat its patients. These tasks include, but are not
limited to: preparing treatment rooms for patients’ examinations; The Lone Star College CNA program will provide the skills,
scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records; knowledge and abilities essential to providing basic care
interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, weight and height, to residents of long-term care facilities. You will learn about
and then recording the information; administering injections, resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting
performing venipuncture, electrocardiograph (EKG), and and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.
other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests; and
completing insurance forms. The exact duties that a medical
assistant performs are unique to the setting in which she or he
is employed. Industries that employ medical assistants include

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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Nursing Block Curriculum* OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
AAS Degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant*
• LSC-CyFair AAS Degree

This program is designed for students interested in becoming • LSC-Kingwood
a registered nurse (RN). The ADN block program curriculum is • LSC-Tomball
organized by nursing content areas.
Occupational therapy assistants, under the direction of a
Lone Star College has agreements with many colleges and licensed occupational therapist, assist individuals with disabling
universities that allow ADN graduates to earn their BSNs. If you conditions to achieve independence through the use of
have a passion for caring for people, the nursing profession purposeful activity.
might be for you. Supportive faculty and staff are here to help
you build a strong foundation for your nursing career. Student The curriculum for the occupational therapy assistant program
experiences include hands-on laboratory, classroom, and covers a period of two years and is designed to lead toward
clinical facility rotations. an associate of applied science degree. Students will engage
in coursework for a period of four semesters followed by a fifth
LSC Nursing Programs offer state of the art simulation semester of full-time fieldwork at health care facilities in the
equipment and laboratories. Dedication to the program is community.
important as you develop the necessary knowledge and skills
for degree completion. The educational experience will include classroom instruction,
laboratory activities and clinical work. Many clinical facilities
Nursing Integrated Curriculum* will require students to successfully pass a background check.
AAS Degree Students will be prepared to work with all age groups in a
variety of health care settings.
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery Must be at least 18 years old to apply to the program. Prior
• LSC-North Harris approval required to complete Fieldwork within 18 months of
• LSC-Tomball completion of academic preparation.

This program is designed for students interested in becoming This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
a registered nurse (RN). The curriculum is organized around a Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American
series of concepts progressing from simple to complex. Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Lone Star College has agreements with many colleges and Patient Care Technician
universities that allow ADN graduates to earn their BSNs. The Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
integrated programs also offer the Transition to Professional
Nursing Program for articulating students designed for licensed • LSC-CyFair
vocational nurses (LVNs) or paramedics to become ADNs. • LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery
If you have a passion for caring for people, the nursing profession • LSC-North Harris
might be for you. Supportive faculty and staff are here to help • LSC-Tomball
you build a strong foundation for your nursing career. Student
experiences include hands on laboratory, classroom, and Lone Star College patient care technician is a nationally
clinical facility rotations. LSC Nursing Programs offer state of recognized certification for Certified Nurse Aides with
the art simulation equipment and laboratories. Dedication to the phlebotomy and EKG training. The healthcare career ladder
program is important as you develop the necessary knowledge is typically structured so that there is a salary increase for
and skills for degree completion. each skill added to the basic Certified Nurse Aide training.

Patient Care Technicians, also referred to as patient care
assistants or patient care associates, are responsible for
providing basic medical care to patients in a health care
environment. Patient care assistants perform a number of tasks,
such as taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities,
observing patients and charting changes in their health or
behavior, escorting patients and obtaining lab specimens.

Typical duties of a hospital patient care aide include taking
hospital patients’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and
respiration; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing,
dressing, and eating; preparing and administering some
medications; collecting specimens for lab tests; monitoring
patients; and recording treatment. PCTs may work in hospitals,
nursing homes, clinics or other health care settings.

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Our program focuses on preparing graduates to work in Transition to Professional Nursing
homes, hospitals, general surgery units and nursing homes. for Articulating Students*
Training generally includes lab work, lectures and clinical AAS Degree
rotations, as well as studies in pre and post operative care,
anatomy, nutrition and physiology. Graduates are supervised • LSC-Kingwood
by a registered nurse or other medical professional, but usually • LSC-Montgomery
provide direct care to patients. • LSC-North Harris
• LSC-Tomball
PERSONAL TRAINER • LSC-Online
The transition to professional nursing program for articulating
Personal Trainer students is a program designed for licensed vocational nurses
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate (LVNs) or paramedics to become a registered nurse (RN). Lone
Star College has agreements with many colleges and universities
• LSC-CyFair that allow ADN graduates to earn their BSNs.
• LSC-Montgomery If you have a passion for caring for people, the nursing profession
• LSC-North Harris might be for you. Supportive faculty and staff are here to help
• LSC-Tomball you build a strong foundation for your nursing career. Student
• LSC-University Park experiences include hands-on laboratory, classroom, and
clinical facility rotations. LSC Nursing Programs offer state of
Everywhere from fitness magazines to the doctor’s office, the art simulation equipment and laboratories. Dedication to the
professionals in all industries speak highly of the ability of a program is important as you develop the necessary knowledge
skilled personal trainer to improve their lives. Personal trainers and skills for degree completion.
are responsible for developing and implementing a specialized
exercise regimen for clients. Vocational Nursing ADN to VN
Certificate
Personal trainers ensure the fitness program meets the needs
of the client and may include elements such as physical fitness, • LSC-North Harris
nutrition, cardiovascular training, and weight training. As a This program offers the opportunity for ADN students who
personal trainer, you conduct fitness assessments, develop completed their first year of the ADN program to be eligible to
individualized exercise programs, approve instruction on a obtain a vocational nurse license through the Multiple Entry Exit
variety of fitness activities, and help clients reach their fitness Portals program (MEEP).
goals. Note: Must be enrolled in ADN Program. Students must
successfully pass all nursing courses in the first two semesters to
Lone Star College personal trainer program will prepare you to qualify for the MEEP (Multiple Entry Exit Program). Multiple Entry
provide one-on-one training, fitness methodologies, marketing, Exit Portals program.
program development, legal aspects including business This is an application based program. Students interested in
considerations, survey of scientific principles and research as applying to the nursing program should read the latest nursing
applied to exercise and physical fitness. program requirements.

This program will prepare you to take the national certification
exam through the American Council on Exercises (ACE), or the
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). You will also
learn exercise science and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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Vocational Nursing setting. Exciting careers are available in traditional pharmacy
Certificate settings, e.g. retail and hospital pharmacies, and non-traditional
pharmacy settings, e.g. compounding informatics, managed
• LSC-CyFair care, government, compliance, and nuclear pharmacies.
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery The pharmacy technology certificate program is a three-
• LSC-Tomball semester cohort program that provides an excellent introduction
to the pharmacy profession. The 31 credit certificate program
Graduates are prepared to provide nursing care for clients with is accredited by the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation
predictable outcomes in a variety of health care settings. Commission. Students have the option to complete the
accredited certificate program and work as a certified pharmacy
These programs are designed for individuals interested in technician or transfer the 31 credit hours into the AAS Pharmacy
becoming a licensed vocational nurse.The vocational nursing Management Degree program to further their career options and
program is a three semester, one year, full-time 48 credit hour advance as a certified pharmacy technician. If you are already
certificate program. The program is approved by the Texas Board a certified pharmacy technician with experience and wish to
of Nursing, 333 Guadalupe Suite 3-460, Austin, TX 78701, pursue the AAS Pharmacy Management Degree, please contact
http://www.bon.texas.gov or telephone 512.305.7400. one of the pharmacy technology program directors.
Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Certificate, nursing
graduates may apply to take the licensure exam to become a
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Eligibility to take the National
Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
is determined solely by the Texas Board of Nursing.

This program is designed for individuals interested in becoming
a licensed vocational nurse, providing nursing care for patients
with predictable outcomes in a variety of health care settings.

Licensure - Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from
the Texas Board of Nursing.

PHLEBOTOMY

Phlebotomist

Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
• LSC-CyFair
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery
• LSC-North Harris
• LSC-Tomball

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY Phlebotomy technicians, or simply phlebotomists, are
professionals who draw blood from patients. They take these
Pharmacy Technology blood samples to pass to laboratory and further check for health
AAS Degree & Certificate options issues, like diseases, bacteria, cholesterol, etc. In the meantime,
phlebotomists can work in all kinds of medical facilities, from
• LSC-North Harris hospitals to private laboratories.
• LSC-Tomball

Pharmacy technicians are paraprofessionals who work under Phlebotomist are responsible for collecting and tagging
the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with activities specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition.
that do not require the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Developing effective collection techniques as they relate to
Pharmacy technicians assist with maintaining records, filling and groups such as pediatric and geriatric patients. Properly package
dispensing routine prescriptions and medication orders, stocking each specimen and ensure that every specimen is delivered to
supplies of patient care areas, maintaining inventories of drug the laboratory on time. Maintaining an organized and clean
supplies, preparing sterile compounded products, accepting work area based on state health laws and the guidelines of
prescriptions and refill requests, and providing assistance to our medical organization and answering patient questions
the customers and patients specific to the pharmacy practice regarding collection techniques and offer additional resources

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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on the collection process if a patient requests them. The program (NBRC). The respiratory care program prepares graduates
prepares the student for 1 of 3 national exams American Society to be competent in delivery of therapeutic procedures in
of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP, American Society of Phlebotomy acute care settings, in performing diagnostic procedures,
Technicians (ASPT) or National Center for Competency Testing and in performing rehabilitation therapeutic procedures. The
(NCCT). respiratory care program also prepares graduates to assist
physicians in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disorders,
PHYSICAL THERAPY provide emergency cardiopulmonary care in the emergency
room, and implement therapist driven protocols in the practice
Physical Therapist Assistant* of respiratory care. Many clinical facilities will require students
AAS Degree to meet facility policies which can include background check,
current immunizations, drug screen and hospital orientation.
• LSC-Montgomery

The course of study for a physical therapist assistant (PTA) is Upon acceptance into the program, students must submit a record
a two-year (104 consecutive weeks) program, leading to an of current immunizations required by the Texas Department
Associate of Applied Science degree. One cohort is accepted of Health. Criminal background checks may be required by
into the program each year. Besides the PTA courses, our clinical facilities. The background check will be processed
program includes general education and science courses through the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Completion
necessary for earning an Associates in Applied Science degree. of the respiratory care program does not guarantee eligibility
Successful completion of the program satisfies the academic to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist exam administered
requirement for applying for the state licensure as a PTA and by the NBRC or certification by the Texas Department of Health.
satisfies the requirement for graduates to take the NBPTE, the
national licensing exam. The Texas Department of Health Respiratory Care Certification
will consider individuals with histories of convictions, mental
The physical therapist assistant program is a competitive illness and/or chemical dependency on an individual basis after
application program. Students must apply during the spring review.
semester and be accepted prior to beginning the technical
phase of the program. The program is designed to prepare Areas for employment of respiratory care professionals include
skilled health care workers to perform treatment under the acute care hospitals, sub-acute care hospitals, rehabilitation
direction of a licensed physical therapist and includes didactic hospitals, hyperbaric medicine, home care facilities, and
learning, skill development in the lab and clinical training. physician offices. Specialties within the profession include adult
Clinical facilities will require students to successfully pass a critical care, neonatal/pediatric care, air and ground transport
certified background check, a negative screening for drug therapy, pulmonary function technology, and sleep technology.
usage, a seasonal influenza vaccination, Hep B series, MMR
series, Chicken pox series, Tetanus, and PPD to screen for TB,
and a current CPR card which is AHA BLS for HC providers.
Prior to the start of the program, students are required to provide
proof of immunizations. This list of requirements is available on
the program department website.

Graduates are prepared for employment as PTA’s in acute
care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, school
systems, home health agencies and other places where physical
therapy is licensed to practice. Upon completion of the program,
graduates must pass the NBPTE national licensing exam to
receive a license in Texas.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges SURGICAL
and universities. For more specific information and to obtain
the recommended sequencing of courses, contact the program Surgical Technology
director, a college advisor or a college counselor. AAS Degree
• LSC-Tomball
RESPIRATORY CARE
A surgical technologist is an allied health professional who
Respiratory Care* works as part of the surgical team to ensure that the operative
AAS Degree procedure is conducted under optimal conditions. Surgical
technologists will be responsible for preoperative, intra
• LSC-Kingwood operative, and postoperative duties that may include preparing
the operating room, creating and maintaining the sterile field,
The course of study for the respiratory care program is a counting the necessary items and instruments, exposure of the
66-credit hour (six continuous semesters) Associate of Applied operative site with sterile drapes, specimen and medication
Science degree. The respiratory care program prepares
graduates for the credentialing examinations administered
and awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care

* Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admission details.

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handling, passing instrumentation and supplies to the surgeon, VETERINARY
dressing application, removal of used instruments from the
operating room, and preparation for the next patient. Veterinary Technology
AAS Degree & Certificate options
The program includes both theory and practical clinical experience • LSC-Tomball
designed to prepare the student to work in a variety of settings as • LSC-Online
well as pass the national certification examination for surgical
technologists. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health The two-year Associate of Applied Science Veterinary
Education Programs accredits our program allowing graduates Technology degree provides the graduate with information, skills
to become eligible for the Certified Surgical Technologist, CST© and experience he/ she will need to follow a fulfilling career in
credential. a veterinary hospital, a zoological garden, industry, a medical
research laboratory, a governmental regulatory program or the
Our state-of-the-art laboratory facility provides the use of Veterinary Medical Corp.
equipment with some of the latest minimally invasive technologies
used in surgery today. Our faculty is board certified in surgical Gaining its accredited status in 1990, today the veterinary
technology and surgical assisting. We also have registered technology program boasts a 99.98% passage rate on the
nurses holding Certified Nurse in the Operating Room, State and National Board Examination. This success rate
CNOR© and CST© credentials. We provide students with is unparalleled in the State of Texas and is rated as one of
opportunities to develop skills necessary to become competent the highest passage percentages of the 231 plus programs
surgical technologists. accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Sterile Processing Technician Because the veterinary technology program is fully accredited
Practicum & Non-Practicum by the American Veterinary Medical Association, students are
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate eligible to take all State and National Board examinations to
• LSC-Tomball become a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) in Texas to work
in all areas of animal health care.
Sterile processing is a term used to describe the tasks by which
medical devices used to deliver patient care are examined, An individual spends time in laboratories working with cows,
disinfected, tracked, and reprocessed for future use by patients. dogs, cats, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, exotics and even the
It also includes an element of inventory control and purchasing more traditional laboratory animals like mice and rabbits. Upon
to ensure cost containment of devices and supplies. The graduation, the student is free to pursue any type of animal care
primary function is to support the surgical services department situation they so desire.
by helping to preventing infections and cross-contamination of
patients via instrumentation and devices. The three phases of care
involve the reprocessing of instruments and devices categorized
as noncritical, semi critical, and critical items.

Surgical technologists are trained in sterile processing and
must be able to assist the department in its goals. The regional
shortage of surgical technologists has created a shortage of
sterile processing assistance, ultimately leading to an increase
in jobs posted for both surgical technologists and sterile processing
technicians.

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Science Building Houston, TX 77073–3499
LSC-Health Professions Building KINGWOOD DRIVE 281.618.5400

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and LSC-University Center School of Cosmetology 20555 Tomball Parkway,
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at University Park WW THORNE 281.351.3300
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281.290.2600
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District 2: Ernestine M. Pierce
District 3: Iesheia Ayers-Wilson Lone Star College-Online
District 4: Art Murillo
District 5: David A. Vogt Greater Houston Area
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District 8: Mike Sullivan
District 9: Jim Cain, Ed.D.
Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., Chancellor

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