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The Healthcare Management program prepares students for administrative and leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Students gain foundational knowledge in healthcare operations, management, finance, ethics, and health information systems. The program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication needed to support quality care and efficient healthcare delivery. Graduates are prepared for entry-level management positions or continued education in healthcare administration.

Histologic Technicians (HT) play a vital role in patient diagnosis, treatment, and care. Working in histology labs—where cancer diagnoses are often made, they prepare and analyze tissue samples that help physicians identify diseases.

The program trains individuals to become multi-skilled technicians capable of supporting a wide range of duties within ambulatory health care settings. Students gain essential clinical, administrative, and patient-care skills that prepare them to work effectively in fast-paced outpatient environments, medical offices, and specialty clinics. Through hands-on training and foundational instruction, graduates are equipped to contribute to high-quality patient care and the efficient operation of ambulatory health care systems.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program prepares students for vital roles in healthcare by training them to perform laboratory tests that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Through hands-on laboratory experience and rigorous coursework, students develop skills in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and laboratory safety, leading to careers in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories or continued education in the clinical sciences.

Houston City College’s nursing programs provide hands-on training, supportive instruction, and clinical experience to help you start a meaningful healthcare career and meet the growing demand for skilled nursing professionals.

The program trains individuals to function as multi-skilled technicians in ambulatory health care settings. Students gain hands-on skills and foundational medical knowledge needed to support patient care, assist clinical teams, and perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties across outpatient facilities. Graduates are prepared to work in fast-paced environments where versatility, professionalism, and strong patient interaction skills are essential.

Students in the two-year Radiography Program at Houston City College learn through classroom instruction and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs at the Coleman Health Science Center. The program builds the technical, clinical, and patient-care skills needed for entry into the radiologic technology profession.

The two-year Respiratory Therapist (RSPT) program at Houston City College prepares students for entry-level careers in respiratory care. Respiratory Care Practitioners evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Students in the six-semester Surgical Technology Program at Houston City College attend lectures and gain hands-on experience in the lab at Coleman College for Health Sciences. The program begins each fall and prepares students with the practical skills needed for surgical technology training.