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The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program area provides fast-track training to prepare students for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. Students gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to provide basic care in long-term care facilities, including resident rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting with basic comfort and safety needs. In order to meet the rising demand for trained personnel in the health care industry, HCC offers Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses for fast-track training that produces successful graduates sought after for entry-level positions in the field.

Dental Assistants work under the supervision of a licensed dentist and assist in the care and treatment of dental patients. They perform a variety of important functions in the dental office. As a vital member of the dental health team, the dental assistant prepares the patient for treatment, provides the dentist with necessary instruments, instructs patients in proper oral hygiene, records dental services, and performs various laboratory procedures and managerial duties for the office.

The EKG Technician program prepares students to perform electrocardiogram procedures used to monitor and evaluate heart activity. Students receive hands-on training in recording heart rhythms, preparing patients for EKG testing, conducting Holter monitoring, and assisting with exercise stress testing. The program equips graduates with the technical and patient care skills needed for entry-level positions in healthcare settings.

The Foundations of Medical Assisting program area provides students with foundational knowledge and practical application of medical vocabulary used in healthcare settings. Students learn the structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms through the study of prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

The Healthcare Management program prepares students for administrative and leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Students gain foundational knowledge in healthcare operations, management, finance, ethics, and health information systems. The program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication needed to support quality care and efficient healthcare delivery. Graduates are prepared for entry-level management positions or continued education in healthcare administration.

Histologic Technicians (HT) play a vital role in patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. Working in histology labs—where cancer diagnoses are often made, they prepare and analyze tissue samples that help physicians identify diseases.

The Mammography Certification Training program area prepares radiology personnel for the post primary pathway in mammography, in alignment with requirements set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The program provides the didactic and clinical preparation needed to build competency in mammographic imaging and supports students in meeting eligibility requirements for state and ARRT certification examinations.

Houston City College’s nursing programs provide hands-on training, supportive instruction, and clinical experience to help you start a meaningful healthcare career and meet the growing demand for skilled nursing professionals.

The Certified Patient Care Technicians program area prepares students to assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Students gain foundational skills in supporting patient comfort, safety, and daily care activities while working as part of a healthcare team.

Students in the two-year Radiography Program at Houston City College learn through classroom instruction and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs at the Coleman Health Science Center. The program builds the technical, clinical, and patient-care skills needed for entry into the radiologic technology profession.

The two-year Respiratory Therapist (RSPT) program at Houston City College prepares students for entry-level careers in respiratory care. Respiratory Care Practitioners evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Students in the six-semester Surgical Technology Program at Houston City College attend lectures and gain hands-on experience in the lab at Coleman College for Health Sciences. The program begins each fall and prepares students with the practical skills needed for surgical technology training.