C O L L E G E F O R H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
WHO WE ARE
Houston Community College (HCC) Coleman College for Health Sciences is one of the leading community colleges in the nation and the only one of its kind residing in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. With average pass rates exceeding 95%, our highly-successful students receive degrees and certifications in more than 20 of the fastest-growing careers in the health care industry. They are educated and trained by the school’s outstanding faculty who are acknowledged by their peers for brilliant leadership and expertise in fields of study, including nursing, patient care services and therapeutic services. Our students have the opportunity to learn advanced skills and techniques by utilizing Coleman’s cuttingedge simulation labs, state-of-the-art equipment and innovative classrooms in our ground-breaking facility. Upon completion of our programs, students are equipped with the competency and proficiency to work in a multitude of health care settings. As the success of our graduate students continues to flourish, their employment rates continue to increase at an average of nearly 95%. HCC is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the regional accrediting body. sacscoc.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DENTAL ASSISTING.......................................... 6 DENTAL HYGIENE............................................ 7 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY.............. 8 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.. ............ 9 HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN. . ............................. 10 HUMAN SERVICE TECHNOLOGY...................... 11 MEDICAL ASSISTANT....................................... 12 MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN.. ............. 13 NUCLEAR MEDICINE ASSISTANT...................... 14 NURSING
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN) ................. 15
LISENCED VOCATIONAL NURSING (LVN).. ........... 16
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT.. ............ 17 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN . . ............................... 18 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT.................... 19 RADIOGRAPHY................................................ 20 RESPIRATORY THERAPY................................... 21 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY................................ 22
D E N TA L ASSISTING
100% Pass rate on state Licensure exam
90%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RDA
6
18
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
D E N TA L HYGIENE
100%
Pass rate on state Licensure and National Board exam
90%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RDH
14–18 Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
7
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
93%
Pass rate on National Registry exam
84%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RDMS (AB, OB)
8
20
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program
H E A LT H I N F O R M AT I O N TECHNOLOGY
86%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RHIT, CCA, CPC-A
14
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
9
HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN
100%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
HT (ASCP)
10
12
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
HUMAN SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
N/A
Pass rate in the Human Service Technology program
85%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
LCDC
25
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Health and Human Services Commission
11
MEDICAL A S S I S TA N T
86%
90%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RMA, CMA (AMMA)
Employment rate
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
MEDICAL SCRIBE
86%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
CMSP 12
6
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
55
Graduates average per year
MEDICAL L A B O R AT O R Y TECHNICIAN
99%
Pass rate on National certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
MLT (ASCP)
22
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
13
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
100%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
CNMT
14
20
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
NURSING (ADN)
94%
Pass rate on National Licensure exam
95%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
100
Graduates average per year
A P P R OV E D ff Texas Board of Nursing
RN
15
N U R S I N G ( LV N )
100%
Pass rate on National Licensure exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
LVN
16
50
Graduates average per year
A P P R OV E D ff Texas Board of Nursing
O C C U P AT I O N A L THERAPY A S S I S TA N T
100%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
COTA
20–23 Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
17
P H A R M ACY TECHNICIAN
99%
Pass rate on National Certificate exam
97%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
CPhT, PhTR
18
32
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ASHP/ACPE)
PHYSICAL THERAPIST A S S I S TA N T
100%
Pass rate National Board exam
95%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
PTA
38
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
19
RADIOGRAPHY
100%
Pass rate on National Registry exam
90%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
RT (R)
20
30
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
R E S P I R AT O R Y THERAPY
100%
Pass rate on National Board exam
100% Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
CRT, RRT
16
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
21
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
75%
Pass rate on National Certification exam
87%
Employment rate
G R A D U AT E CREDENTIAL
CST
22
20
Graduates average per year
A C C R E D I TAT I O N ff Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
I am so proud of our students’ stellar achievements, and to be a part of such a dedicated organization with faculty, staff and leadership who are devoted to our mission. The success of Coleman students is why we strive to achieve excellence in education. They are the core value of HCC’s commitment to the community. — Dr. Phillip Nicotera President, HCC Coleman College
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CAROLYN EVANS-SHABAZZ, ED.D., CHAIR, DISTRICT IV JOHN P. HANSEN, PH.D., VICE CHAIR, DISTRICT VI ZEPH CAPO, SECRETARY, DISTRICT I DAVE WILSON, DISTRICT II ADRIANA TAMEZ, ED.D., DISTRICT III ROBERT GLASER, DISTRICT V NEETA SANE, DISTRICT VII EVA L. LOREDO, DISTRICT VIII PRETTA VANDIBLE STALLWORTH, PH.D., DISTRICT IX •••
CHANCELLOR CESAR MALDONADO, PH.D., P.E.