Health Occupations
Houston is home to one of the best medical communities in the world. We know our healthcare workers and employers want to stay at the top of their game. Kickstart your career with our CNA Training, prep for your HESI A2 Test, or prepare for a career in medical offices in our Medical Office Professional course.
Certified Nurse Aide
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.
Emergency Health
Looking to further your career in emergency health? San Jac's 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.
Health Care 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.
Medical Imaging
Explore your interest in the medical imaging field or fine-tune your techniques with San Jacinto College's Medical Imaging program.
Students are empowered to learn with our hands-on courses. Courses include: Clinical I & II Computed Tomography, Clinical - Mammography Technician, and Clincal I - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Medical Office
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.
Phlebotomy Technician
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 wil 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.
Not quite what you're looking for?
Take Advantage of Linked Courses
Linked courses are a great flexible option! You can take a continuing education course, then later you can apply the course to your degree or certificate. It's helpful if you're not sure you want to pursue a degree or certificate, but want to get started with a class. There are a couple of things to know. Enrollment in linked courses is limited, you are exempt from taking the TSI assessment, and courses adhere to the CPD refund policy.
Four Ways to Register
In-Person
Identification is required / Se requiere ID al registrarse en persona
Visit one of our convenient locations at the following campuses to register.
Central Campus: Interactive Learning Center,
Room C-1.128, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena
North Campus: Slovacek Student Center Building,
Room N-12.212, 5800 Uvalde Road, Houston
South Campus: Administration Bldg., Room S-8.1403,
13735 Beamer Road, Houston
Online
Register for your course online. Each course schedule will only show available classes in that instructional area. Begin the registration process by selecting the course schedule that interests you.
Register Online
Fax or Email
Download and complete this registration form, then fax or email it at any time. We process forms during normal business hours. For students under 18 years of age, please complete the Parent Waiver Form.
Email: registration.cpd@sjcd.edu
Central Campus
Fax: 281-476-1833
North Campus
Fax: 281-459-7196
South Campus
Fax: 281-922-3422
Phone
Please have your personal information, as well as the course you'd like to take, ready when you call.
