College of Health Care Professions

Trailblazing Allied Health College Partners with Houston Pediatric Dental Practice To Expand Work-Based Learning Opportunities

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) announced today a unique partnership with Kidstown Dental to prepare aspiring registered dental assistants through on-the-job training. Kidstown Dental will offer externships and internships to learners at three Houston CHCP campuses, allowing for the pediatric dental office to become an extension of the classroom setting. Participants will be able to gain real-world experience to prepare them to enter the workforce with an understanding of new technologies, pediatric dental hygiene and restorative care.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) announced today a unique partnership with Kidstown Dental to prepare aspiring registered dental assistants through on-the-job training.
  • Kidstown Dental will offer externships and internships to learners at three Houston CHCP campuses, allowing for the pediatric dental office to become an extension of the classroom setting.
  • "This new collaboration with Kidstown Dental embodies our shared commitment to helping aspiring professionals provide unwavering excellence in patient care.
  • June 2023 data from the American Dental Association indicates that 89.1% of dentists find recruiting dental assistants extremely or very challenging.

Trailblazing Healthcare College Expands Dallas Campus; Adds Two Programs to Meet Regional Demand for Healthcare Workers

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) announced the expansion of its Dallas campus, encompassing a total of 27,000 sq. ft. featuring classrooms and labs that mimic the healthcare work setting. The campus, located at 8585 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite N-300, Dallas, Texas, is also launching two new certification programs in surgical technology and pharmacy technician, which were developed in partnership with regional employers. The expanded campus and new programs come as healthcare labor shortages are rising across the country. Almost one out of every 10 hospitals in Texas is in danger of closing as a result of staff shortages, according to the Texas Hospital Association, and 40 percent of Texas counties' primary care health needs are not currently being met.

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  • The campus, located at 8585 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite N-300, Dallas, Texas, is also launching two new certification programs in surgical technology and pharmacy technician, which were developed in partnership with regional employers.
  • The expanded campus and new programs come as healthcare labor shortages are rising across the country.
  • "This is about preparing talented, well-prepared healthcare professionals as workforce needs constantly change, but stay in-demand," said Amy Powell, E3 program co-director at Texas Healthcare Neck & Back.
  • We are excited to continue our partnership with CHCP as they launch their new Surgical Technology and Pharmacy Technician programs."

Innovative Allied Health College Launches the Ophthalmic Assistant Program to Meet the Eye Care Needs of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health graduates across the state of Texas, announced today that it has launched a new certificate program to train the next generation of ophthalmology assistants. The program was created based on direct requests to CHCP by local employers, led by UT Southwestern Medical Center, who noted a high need for skilled ophthalmology assistants.

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  • The College of Health Care Professions will offer a blended 36-week certificate program to meet the growing demand for ophthalmology assistants across the region.
  • Ophthalmology assistants, also known as ophthalmic assistants, work alongside ophthalmologists and sometimes optometrists as they perform their day-to-day duties.
  • Ophthalmic assistants can work in a variety of settings, including doctors' offices, medical clinics, hospitals and outpatient care centers.
  • Upon graduation, students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination administered by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO).

New Baton Rouge Initiative Aims to Address Louisiana Healthcare Shortage

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Propel America and The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) have announced a new partnership to help young adults earn in-demand healthcare credentials, in turn unlocking new opportunities for economic mobility and generational financial stability. As part of this new hybrid training program, students will complete online medical assisting classes and in-person skills lab experiences without needing to take on debt for education expenses.

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  • "Together, we're going to put learners first and ensure they're prepared for the real-world qualifications from employers.
  • The new pilot comes as the demand continues to grow for medical assistants, who are often experiencing increased responsibilities in the healthcare setting.
  • The first pilot of 30 students will begin this summer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the end of the program providing job interview and search assistance for each participating student.
  • Propel and CHCP will continue to explore ways to expand the pilot, both in Baton Rouge and in other locations across the country.

Trailblazing Allied Health Training Pioneer Recognized for Workplace Contributions

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), a leader in allied health education that offers accredited stackable degree and certificate programs aligned to fast-growing healthcare fields, was named as a Top Workplaces USA and received the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Leadership, Innovation, and Purpose & Values.  CHCP was also awarded the 2022 Sheri L. Parrack Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW) Diversity Award.

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  • CHCP was also awarded the 2022 Sheri L. Parrack Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW) Diversity Award .
  • "Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the forefront of all learner support and career services," said Irma Arguijo-Rivera, chief people officer at CHCP.
  • As a leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP helps students develop the skills they need to meet the demands of today's healthcare industry.
  • Founded by physicians, CHCP is focused on healthcare education and training and its accredited programs have been developing healthcare professionals for 30 years.

Innovative Allied Health College Nationally Recognized as 2021 Top WorkPlaces USA Winner

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest training provider of allied health education across Texas, has been named as a national Top Workplaces USA winner.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest training provider of allied health education across Texas, has been named as a national Top Workplaces USA winner.
  • Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on employee feedback, making it one of the world's most objective and credible employer recognition programs.
  • Our faculty and staff deserve a standing ovation for their dedication to our students and the health of our communities."
  • CHCP's faculty and staff, over two-thirds of whom are nonwhite, reflects the diverse population of learners it serves.

Training for health certificates dramatically boosted Hispanic employment and income

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Short-term training programs for health care careers significantly boosted employment and income for Hispanics involved in a new study from Rice University, helping them overcome long-standing achievement gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Short-term training programs for health care careers significantly boosted employment and income for Hispanics involved in a new study from Rice University, helping them overcome long-standing achievement gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Most of the graduates entered health care fields like medical assisting, radiology, surgical technology and medical billing and coding.
  • This is about helping learners enter health care careers while giving back to their communities.''
  • It examined education and job placement outcomes among approximately 6,400 Hispanic students enrolled at CHCP, the largest provider of allied health care training in Texas, between 2012 and 2018.

Pioneering Allied Health College Welcomes Student Focused Leader as Austin Campus President

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Monday, June 21, 2021

AUSTIN Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health education in the state of Texas, announced today Monica Jeffs as the new Campus President for CHCP's Austin campus.

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  • AUSTIN Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health education in the state of Texas, announced today Monica Jeffs as the new Campus President for CHCP's Austin campus.
  • Monica joins CHCP from Texas State University after 20 years working across higher education, including as campus president at two other institutions.
  • "This partnership has enabled us to continue meeting our objective of health care access for the communities we serve here in Austin.
  • She has spent over a decade leading in the Campus President role with a proven track record in raising student outcomes across Texas.

Trailblazing Texas College Opens New Houston Campus to Meet Increased Regional Demand for Frontline Healthcare Workers

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

HOUSTON, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largestprovider of allied health education in Texas, today announced the opening of its Houston Med Center campus near the Texas Medical Center hub.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largestprovider of allied health education in Texas, today announced the opening of its Houston Med Center campus near the Texas Medical Center hub.
  • "Even before the pandemic, the presence of a world-class healthcare system was accelerating the demand for talented workers throughout the Houston region," said Katherine McLean, PHR, SHRM-CP, director of human resources at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics.
  • The new campus opens on the heels of CHCP's recognition as the Houston Chronicle's Top Workplace of 2020 for the sixth year in a row.
  • Asa leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP helps students develop the skills they need to meet the demands of today's healthcare industry.

The College of Health Care Professions Named as San Antonio Express-News 2020 Top Workplace Winner

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), a trailblazer in the delivery of allied health education that offers accredited stackable degree and certificate programs aligned to the region's fastest-growing healthcare fields, has been named The San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace winner.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), a trailblazer in the delivery of allied health education that offers accredited stackable degree and certificate programs aligned to the region's fastest-growing healthcare fields, has been named The San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace winner.
  • This is the third year in a row CHCP's San Antonio and South San Antonio campuses were recognized on the Top Workplace list.
  • "This award highlights the hard work of the entire San Antonio team whoseleadership inspires and motivates students to achieve their career goals,"said Eric Bing, chief executive officer of CHCP.
  • "Our faculty and staff are the bedrock of our work to help aspiring professionals find success in careers throughout their lives."