Non-Credit Health Occupations

The CNA program at San Jacinto College provides students with the training, skills, knowledge and abilities to care for patients in long-term care facilities. Students learn to provide safety and preventative measures in the care of patients. They will also learn how to function as a member of the healthcare team.

Students are trained for entry-level employment in long-term facilities, hospitals and doctor offices through classroom time and 60 hours of clinical practice.

Looking to further your career in emergency health? San Jac can provide you with the necessary certifications and training.

Earn your initial certification and recertification in CPR with our CPR Healthcare Providers course. You may also earn your state license as a paramedic with our RN to Paramedic course. Both are offered online and with a clinical professional.

It is important to understand applicable laws, ethics, and terminology. Arrive to your first day of work ahead of the game with our Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professions and Essentials Medical Terminology courses. 

You'll also be able to prepare for the HESI A2 Test or EKG Technician certification exam.

Launch or advance your healthcare career with San Jacinto College’s Health Care programs. Choose from high-demand pathways ranging from short-term certificates to associate degrees in areas like nursing, medical assisting, diagnostic imaging, emergency medical services, mental health, and more. We also recently introduced a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

With flexible options, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll be prepared for real-world roles that make a difference in your community. Explore your options today and take the next step toward a rewarding future in the medical field.

The Medical Office Professional program at San Jacinto College prepares students to work in a medical office setting. It will provide a foundation for more advanced medical records careers. Students learn to maintain medical facility records, record patient data on computers, schedule patients for their procedures and appointments, and process medical billing and insurance claims.

Foundational and practical knowledge of office procedures, medical records, medical terminology and pathology is important in careers at larger facilities like hospitals and surgical centers as well as smaller out-patient clinics and doctor’s offices.

The Phlebotomy Technician program will teach students how to properly use vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. 

In this program, students will have a work-based learning experience with direct client care. These courses enable students to apply the theory, skills and concepts learned in basic phlebotomy class in a supervised clinic or lab setting.