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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Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
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8 Hours
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Registered Dental Assistant
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80 Hours
$4,500
Janeth Robles 956-364-4567
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Patient Care Technician
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Dental Assistant
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140 Hours
$3,000
Doug Jeter 325-734-3657 Krystal Johnson 325-738-3315
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