Health Science

Clinical Rotations

Overview

The Clinical Rotations program prepares students for careers in the healthcare field. The program focuses on preparing students for a wide variety of health careers. Students will gain knowledge in the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. Students that participate in the course visit various clinical sights and shadow with healthcare workers to help them see the many careers available within the healthcare field.

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Patient Care Technician
• Certified EKG Technician

Dental Assisting

Overview

The Dental Assisting program prepares students for careers in the dental and healthcare industries by providing the knowledge and skills needed to work as part of a professional dental team. Students learn about dental anatomy, infection control, radiology, chairside assisting, and patient care. Through hands-on instruction and clinical experiences, students gain the technical and interpersonal skills required to support dentists during procedures and to ensure quality patient care. This program provides an excellent foundation for students pursuing further education in dental hygiene, dentistry, or other health science fields.

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Certified Dental Assistant
• Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray Certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program prepares students for careers as Emergency Medical Technicians. Students will gain the knowledge needed to provide basic life support and emergency care such as CPR, AED, patient assessment, bandaging and splinting, airway management, medication administration, and oxygen therapy. Students that participate in the course shadow EMT’s to help them gain real-world experience and EMT’s learn more about what a career as an EMT would be like.

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Emergency Medical Technician

Medical Assistant

Overview

The Medical Assistant program prepares students for careers in the healthcare field. Students learn a variety of clinical and administrative skills including clinical procedures (EKG, phlebotomy, injections, wound care, casting, urinalysis, and more), patient care (basic patient care and assessment, vital signs, and interviewing patients), laboratory procedures (routine blood and urinalysis), appropriate procedures for emergency care, and administrative tasks (scheduling, bookkeeping, medical record maintenance, and medical insurance claims).

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Dual Credit

Overview

The Dual Credit Medical Assistant program allows students to earn a Level 1 Certificate in Medical Scribe from Houston Community College (HCC) and gain certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Courses for the Medical Scribe certificate transfer toward HCC’s Level 2 Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate of Arts in Medical Assisting. Students are encouraged to take dual credit core courses to complete their associate degree within one year at HCC.

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• HCC Level 1 Certificate in Medical Scribe

Pharmacy Technician

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for careers as Pharmacy Technicians. Students will gain the knowledge needed to work in the Pharmacy Technician field such pharmacy law and regulations, pharmaceutical terminology, medication preparation, inventory management, patient safety, and the licensing and career requirements. Students that participate in the course shadow Pharmacists at local Pharmacies to help them gain real-world experience and learn more about what a career as a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist would be like.

Industry Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician