Allied Health

The Allied Health pathway includes training in direct patient care, administrative health services, and dental assisting. These programs prepare students to work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. Skills include patient support, medical documentation, and infection control.

Health care careers are in high demand, and you can build your skills at TSTC. Whether you want to work in a hospital or another medical setting, this career path will lead you to a well-paying job. Follow your calling and choose a career path that allows you to care for people when they need it most. There are 5 million allied health care providers in the United States that represent over 80 health care professions. Texas employs more than 1.3 million health care workers. Many of them work in the industry as health information technicians, medical office workers, dental hygienists, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and more.

Career opportunities abound!

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LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program
Texan demand for nursing professionals is high. Take the next step when you transition from a Licensed Vocational Nurse to a Registered Nurse.
Emergency Medical Services
Learn to be the first response in an emergency, with all the skills and hands-on training you need to keep your cool.
Biomedical Equipment
This degree allows you to combine your interest in technology, coding and electronics with a concern for the health of others. You don’t have to choose between the two.
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Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
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8 Hours
$150
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Registered Dental Assistant
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80 Hours
$4,500
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Patient Care Technician
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Dental Assistant
Online
140 Hours
$3,000
Gareth Daniel-Vinson 325-738-3342
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Phlebotomy Technician
Certification
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84 Hours
$1,200
Julie Paredes 325-738-3326 Areana Alferez 956-364-4148
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