Quick Guide to DCCCD's Health Sciences Programs

Quick Guide to Health Sciences Programs

View our Quick Guide to undefined Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved health sciences programs.

Note: Continuing Education coursework varies by semester. Please check the current semester class schedule of the college that offers the program you’re interested in.

Awards and Coursework	Brookhaven College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Mountain View College	North Lake College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Cardiac Technology
Adult Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree			X			69-70
Adult Cardiac Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate			X			44-45
Pediatric Cardiac Associate of Applied Science Degree			X			69-70
Pediatric Cardiac Advanced Technical Certificate			X			44-45
Continuing Education coursework: EKG Technician	X	X		X	X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Vascular Techniques & Echo Imaging			X				Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Electrocardiology	X						Varied
Community Health Care Worker
Continuing Education coursework: Community Health Care Worker			X				Varied

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Awards and Coursework	Brookhaven College	Cedar Valley College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Mountain View College	North Lake College	Richland College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Dental Assisting
Continuing Education coursework: Dental Assisting	X	X			X		X		Varied
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree				X				65
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate				X				45
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Paramedic
Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science Degree	X							60
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate	X							17-18
Paramedic Certificate				X				42
Paramedicine Level II Certificate	X							48
Credential for Critical Care Professionals Enhanced Skills Certificate	X							11
Continuing Education coursework: Acute Care Training for EMTs, Nurses, Physicians	X								Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACL	X			X					Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Health Care Providers	X			X					Varied
Continuing Education coursework: CPR and First Aid — Adult	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Emergency Management for First Responders	X								Varied
Continuing Education coursework: EMT Basic				X			X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)				X					Varied

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Awards and Coursework	Brookhaven College	Cedar Valley College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Mountain View College	North Lake College	Richland College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree				X				60
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate				X				35
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associate of Applied Science Degree				X				60
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate				X				31
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Certificate				X				40
Medical Assistant Certificate							X		768
Continuing Education coursework: Medical Assisting				X			X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Medication Aide Renewal Classes				X			X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Patient Care Assistant	X	X					X		Varied
Medical Front Office
Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate	X							27
Medical Front Office Assistant Marketable Skills Achievement Award	X							13
Medical Coder Certificate	X							32
Continuing Education coursework: Coding and Billing		X	X		X	X	X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Medical Office Technology							X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Medical Terminology		X	X	X	X	X	X		Varied

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Awards and Coursework	Brookhaven College	Cedar Valley College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Mountain View College	North Lake College	Richland College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Medical Interpretation
Continuing Education coursework: Medical Interpretation				X					Varied
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree				X				72
Medical Staff Services
Continuing Education coursework: Medical Staff Services				X					250
Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. (Brookhaven)	X							60
Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. (El Centro and North Lake)				X		X		60
Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. (Mountain View)					X			60
Perioperative Nursing Enhanced Skills Certificate				X				15
Vocational Nursing Certificate				X				51
LVN to RN bridge option				X				72
Continuing Education coursework: Nurse Aide	X		X	X	X				Varied
Paramedic — see Emergency Medical Services
Pharmacy Technician
Continuing Education coursework: Community Pharmacy Technician							X		256
Continuing Education coursework: Institutional Pharmacy Technician							X		368
Continuing Education coursework: Pharmacy Technology							X		608
Continuing Education coursework: PTCB Approved IV Admixture Technician							X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Combined Institutional Pharmacy Technician							X		Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Pharmacy Technician Retail	X	X			X		X		Varied
Continuing education coursework: Pharmacy Technician Review	X	X							Varied

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Awards and Coursework	Brookhaven College	Cedar Valley College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Mountain View College	North Lake College	Richland College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Phlebotomy Technician
Continuing Education coursework: Phlebotomy	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		Varied
Physical Therapy
Continuing Education coursework: Physical Therapy Aide	X								Varied
Radiologic Sciences
Radiologic Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degree (Brookhaven)	X							60
Radiologic Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degree (El Centro)				X				60
Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate	X							24
Vascular Intervention Advanced Technical Certificate	X							31
Continuing Education coursework: Mammography				X					Varied
Continuing Education coursework: Other imaging courses				X					Varied
Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Program Associate of Applied Science Degree				X				66
Social Work
Social Work Associate - Generalist Associate of Applied Science Degree			X					60
Gerontology Certificate			X					24
Human Services Certificate			X					34

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Awards and Coursework	Cedar Valley College	Eastfield College	El Centro College	Credit Hours	Continuing Education Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling Associate of Applied Science Degree		X		60
Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate		X		33
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate		X		18
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist Certificate			X	50
Continuing Education coursework: Sterile Processing Technician Training			X		Varied
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree	X			60
Small Animal Assisting Certificate	X			17
Large Animal Assisting Certificate	X			20
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program (DEVTP)	X			21

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