Academic Focus & Work-based Learning

  • Students will spend four years taking health science courses as well as completing rigorous academic requirements.

  • Throughout their four years, students will obtain work-based learning experiences in a simulated setting and in numerous health care settings that include nursing homes and hospitals.

Coursework & Certifications

  • Certifications 

    • Certified Nurse Assistant ­ Texas Department of Aging Disability Services (TDADS)

    • Certified Phlebotomy Technician – National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)

    • Certified Patient Care Technician – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

    • Certified Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician ­ NHA

    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification ­ American Heart Association (AHA)/American Red Cross

  • Certificates through Coastal Bend College

    • Fundamentals of Patient Care Technology

    • Pre­Vocational Nursing

    • Marketable Skills Fundamental of Nursing Assistant

    • Marketable Skills CNA

  • College hours towards as Associate Degree in Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN)