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If you’re interested in a fast-paced healthcare career that plays a vital role in patient care, the Anesthesia Technologist program offers the training you need to succeed. Students gain practical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to support anesthesia professionals in surgical and procedural environments.

The Biotechnology Program provides students with a strong foundation in the biological and laboratory techniques used in modern medicine and healthcare research. Through hands-on training and coursework in molecular biology, biotechnology, and laboratory procedures, students develop the skills needed for careers in clinical labs, biomedical research, and the biotechnology industry, as well as for continued education in health and science-related fields.

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.

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) training programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. These accelerated, fast-track courses combine foundational medical knowledge with hands-on clinical training, enabling students to develop the essential skills, competencies, and professional standards required to support healthcare providers and deliver quality patient care in a variety of medical settings.

The Comprehensive Coding System certificate program prepares students for entry-level careers in healthcare administration with a focus on medical coding. Students learn to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes using electronic health records while following industry regulations and compliance standards. The program also covers medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support accurate interpretation of clinical documentation.

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 Dental Hygiene program at Houston City College – Coleman College for Health Sciences prepares students to become entry-level dental hygienists ready to serve the oral health needs of the community. Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical practice to build strong patient-care and technical skills.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a four-semester program including online lectures, in-person labs and offsite clinical rotations. Classes can be on any day of the week, including the weekend. The program will let the students know in advance of their schedule.

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 Endoscopy Technician program is designed for individuals interested in caring for the endoscopy patient. Upon completion of the program, graduates may gain employment as an Endoscopy Technician who handles the scopes, supplies and equipment during all types of endoscopy procedures. The Endoscopy Technician may gain employment in hospitals, surgery centers, and free standing endoscopy suites.

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.

A Health Information Technician—often referred to as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)—manages and analyzes patient health records in healthcare settings. These professionals organize, code, evaluate, and maintain medical data while working closely with administrative and financial departments to support accurate billing, compliance, and quality patient care.

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.