Collin College’s Health Professions curriculum provides you with the training and knowledge you need for a rewarding career as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Phlebotomy Technician (PHLEB). The four career tracks allow you to choose the specialization that best fits your career goals. Each track offers in-depth education with hands-on experience.
The variety of options in Health Professions also allows you to build your knowledge and skills as you progress through the different levels of education awards. You can earn an Institutional Credential Leading to Licensure or Certification (ICLC) and a Level 1 Certificate on your way to an Associate of Applied Science in Health Professions, providing you with the chance to work in your field of interest as you continue your education.
If your program requires a criminal background check, your placement in a required clinical site, cooperative, practicum, internship, and/or licensure/certification opportunity may be impacted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact healthprofesions@collin.edu, your Program Director, and check with your licensing/certifying entity, if any, to determine your eligibility.
The curriculum contains both transfer and workforce courses. The workforce courses are mainly offered at the Collin College Technical Campus and the Wylie Campus. For additional information, please contact the Health Professions Director at 214-491-6253.
Additional Admission Requirements
Admission to the Health Professions clinical programs is selective and requires completion of an application process. The application can be found on the Health Professions department website: https://www.collin.edu/department/healthprofessions. In addition to meeting Collin College Admission Requirements, students would need to complete the following prior to aceptance to the program.
- Complete the Health Professions Application form
- Complete interview or required video submission - program specific
- Required for the following programs: Certified Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care Technician. (Does not apply to the Electrocardiograph Technician program)
- Proof of personal health insurance
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Provider card
- Complete all required immunizations
- All immunizations must be completed by the deadline specificed by the program. Please note: Hepatitis B, a three-dose series, can take up to 7 months to complete
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening
- Background check
- Drug Screening purchase
Functional Abilities/Core Performance Statement
After initial acceptance to this program, all students are required to meet specific functional abilities with or without accommodations for successful completion of the program and to function safely and effectively in the lab or clinical settings. The specific functional requirements are found in “Functional Abilities/Core Performance Standards” documents provided in the program information and application forms. Students who think they may not be able to meet the functional standards and need accommodation are encouraged to contact the college ACCESS department as soon as this program is of interest.
Prior to enrolling in any clinical courses, students must complete all immunizations required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS). All required workforce courses require a minimum grade of 75% to continue in the program.
Department Website:
https://www.collin.edu/department/healthprofessions/
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