Jan. 4—SOMERSET — A student currently enrolled in the Somerset Community College (SCC) Pharmacy Technology Program is in the running for the Health Science Division’s Student of the Year Award.

Nicole Anderson of Corbin was the recipient of the SCC Health Sciences Division’s Student of the Month for September — making her a candidate for the Division’s Student of the Year Award to be announced in May 2024.

Anderson is presently employed by Sav-Rite Pharmacy in Corbin.

The Pharmacy Technology program prepares students for a career as a pharmacy technician. Students learn about medications and their effects on the body, pharmacy compounding, packaging and labeling, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law, and mixing IV medications using the sterile aseptic technique. SCC offers both the entry-level certificate and the advanced pharmacy technician diploma.

Anderson was recommended for the award by Program Director Lorrenda Merritt, who states, “Nicole is an asset to our program. She is a role model for other students and shows great leadership ability. She is already a valuable member of the pharmacy community and I am looking forward to watching her grow in her career.”

Anderson states that obtaining the credential has been a “good investment” and that she has been impressed by her instructors.

“Ms. Merritt explains everything very well and is very helpful with answering questions,” Anderson said. “She is very thorough.”

Anderson completed her credential in last month and plans to further her education by obtaining an associate degree in May 2024.

For more information about the SCC Pharmacy Technology Program, contact the director at lorrenda.merritt@kctcs.edu.