A two-course certificate of competency program for MESA students will support and enhance their academic success within the STEM pathways through developing knowledge and facility with the existing college processes and resources. The classes also provide a forum and instruction in soft-skill (writing, speaking, etc.) development that will improve workforce preparation.

Program Outcomes:

1.Produce higher rates of persistence in MESA students compared to other calculus-based STEM major students.
2. Progress at the institution (re-enrolling, graduating and transferring to a four-year institution) at higher rates compared to students with similar characteristics who do not participate in the MESA program.
3. Demonstrate improvement in content mastery through the completion of writing and discussion exercises and use of appropriate college resources.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate leading to improved employability or job opportunities.

For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html

Course List Hours

Course	Title	Hours
PHMT A030N	Pharmacy Technician Foundations	36
PHMT A040N	Pharmacology and Medication Management	45
PHMT A050N	Pharmacy Law and Ethics	27
PHMT A060N	Pharmacy Calculations	45
PHMT A070N	Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems	72
PHMT A080N	Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding	36
PHMT A090N	Pharmacy Technician Certificate Exam (PTCE) Preparation	9
Total Hours		270