ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS

Certified Nurse Aide

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Train to become a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) in a long-term care facility. Course topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety observation, reporting and basic comfort and care. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a level one certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor and may need to be simulated due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and have a watch with a second hand. The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. Students are responsible for certification testing with Prometric and paying testing fees online. This is separate from tuition; the instructor will schedule testing dates for the class. The program is eligible for TPEG and a payment plan.

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Books, CPR certification and Clinical $899

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Get started as an entry-level phlebotomist and prepare for your certification exam with the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Study the skills used in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods. Students who successfully complete this program earn a THECB recognized Occupational Skills Award, and start on the pathway to earn a Level One certification as a Patient Care Tech. Clinical hours are scheduled at various times by the instructor and may need to be simulated due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Students must complete our healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling. Students must wear burgundy scrubs with student patches and a white lab coat to clinical sites The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites. This course includes one attempt at the certification exam which will be scheduled by the instructor. This is nonrefundable and non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan. Students are automatically enrolled in UTMB student health for the semester.

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Certified EKG Technician

Study the heart’s anatomy, function and how it produces electricity and how one records this electricity with the EKG and telemetry monitor. This course addresses the electrical-cardio changes of commonly seen diseases and heart rhythm disturbances. Successful completion should prepare students for the NHA certification exam and introduce them to the skills necessary for employment in the field.

Students must meet healthcare program requirements prior to enrolling in the course. Exam will be scheduled by instructor and is non-refundable/non-transferable. This program is eligible for TPEG funds and a payment plan.

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

The CCMA has been educated and tested in a wide scope of general, clinical, and administrative responsibilities. As the elderly population increases, healthcare facilities, and hospitals have a great demand for Medical Assistants. Earning your CCMA is great way to get started on a path to a career in Healthcare.

This course includes one attempt at the CMAA exam, which will be scheduled by the instructor and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Students must purchase scrubs. Clinical times may be scheduled on weekends and weekdays. Successful completion of this two-semester program earns a state recognized level 1 certificate. This program is eligible for TPEG and a payment plan.

Fall Semester Students Must Enroll In Entire Fall Semester Block $1,500

MDCA 1009.1901 A & P for Medical Assistants

HITT 1005.1901

MDCA 1000.1901

Medical Terminology

Basic Medical Assistant Skills

Spring Semester Classes to be taken concurrently, spring schedule TBA:

MDCA 2031 Advanced Medical Assistant Skills

HPRS 2000 Pharmacology for Health Professionals

MDCA 1060 Clinical Practicum

Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support CPR Training

Galveston College provides CPR training for individuals, companies, groups and organizations with flexible scheduling. Students are trained by our American Heart Association Instructors to help infants as well as adults in an emergency situation. Classes run for 4.5 hours and a textbook is included. Each class $66