{"id":6064,"date":"2025-02-20T16:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/?page_id=6064"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:32:14","slug":"texas-southmost-college-healthcare-education-and-certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/texas-southmost-college-healthcare-education-and-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Southmost College Healthcare Education and Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Texas Southmost College&#8221; subhead=&#8221;Healthcare education &#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_fullscreen=&#8221;on&#8221; header_scroll_down=&#8221;on&#8221; scroll_down_icon=&#8221;%%2%%&#8221; scroll_down_icon_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; button_one_text=&#8221;Featured Courses&#8221; button_one_url=&#8221;https:\/\/selfservice.tsc.edu\/Student\/Courses\/Search?subjects=VNSG&#8221; button_two_text=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; button_two_url=&#8221;#get-info&#8221; background_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,60,113,0.59)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Healthcare Professions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; title_letter_spacing=&#8221;9px&#8221; content_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; content_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; content_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; subhead_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; subhead_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; subhead_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; subhead_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/Texas-Southmost-College-Patient-Care-TechnicianB.png&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; custom_button_one=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; button_one_bg_color=&#8221;#f6892b&#8221; button_one_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_one_border_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; button_one_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Health professions&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Information Session&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0c2840&#8243; custom_button_one=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_one_bg_color=&#8221;#F6892B&#8221; button_one_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_one_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>The mission of the Health Professions Division reflects the mission of Texas Southmost College, with its commitment to serving the healthcare education needs of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The division&#8217;s purpose is guided by its commitment to provide high-quality healthcare training to support the evolving needs of the community&#8217;s people, healthcare industry, and medical community within the region. Health Professions graduates are prepared for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers as healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Allied Health Education &#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Allied Health Education &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Associate of Science \u2013 Allied Health Education<\/strong> and the <strong>100% Online Associate of Science \u2013 Allied Health Education<\/strong> programs provide students with the necessary credits to earn their degree and seamlessly transition into bachelor\u2019s programs in any healthcare field.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Patient Care Technician&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Patient Care Technician&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"et_pb_module_header\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Patient Care Technician<\/h5>\n<div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This program will provide the knowledge to establish a safe and supportive environment for patients. Students will learn ethical and legal standards of infection control, patient care, CPR, EKG, and phlebotomy practices, and the physical skills needed to assist patients with all daily activities. This program will help graduates secure employment in the health care industry. Upon successful completion of the program, students can take the National Health Career Association certification exam to become a certified Patient Care Technician and EKG Technician.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Program Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Must be 18 years or older<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must achieve a passing score on the pre-entrance exam in the areas of reading, math, and writing<\/li>\n<li>Valid Texas Driver\u2019s License\/State ID<\/li>\n<li>Social Security Card<\/li>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Immunizations (Required for clinicals): COVID-19 Vaccine (both doses), Influenza Vaccine (obtained during flu season, newest vaccine for that year), Tuberculosis Skin Test (with negative result) or Chest X-ray (good for one year), TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox) \u2013 (2 vaccines and titer), Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 vaccines), and Bacterial Meningitis (Students are exempt if they are 22 years of age or older)<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Background Check<\/li>\n<li>Drug Screening<\/li>\n<li>Uniform: scrubs, tennis shoes (non-canvas) with conservative logo (no colored strips, no clogs, crocs, etc.), stethoscope, and watch with a secondhand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Receive TSC Certificate of Completion<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Receive Occupational Skills Award.\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">OSAs emphasize practical, hands-on training aligned with industry standards to ensure relevance and value in the job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Receive\u00a0CPR certification.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Be Eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant state exam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Be eligible take the EKG certification exam<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Be eligible to take the Patient Care Technician certification exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Patient Care Technician: Short-Term Training Course at Texas Southmost College\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FZbWbpjHM4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Associate Degree Nursing&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Associate Degree Nursing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0 ADN Program at TSC provides high-quality nursing education to students preparing to enter the nursing profession and for students who are lifelong learners. Recognizing the diversity and uniqueness of the community it serves, the ADN program is committed to the enhancement of the quality of healthcare through excellence in teaching, service, continuing education, and promotion of evidence-based practice.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Certified Nursing Assistant (CERT 1)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Certified Nursing Assistant (CERT 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullwidth_header_1 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\">\n<div class=\"header-content-container center\">\n<div class=\"header-content\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Course Description<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The six-week non-credit Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program leads to an industry credential. The CNA program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents\u2019 rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. There is an emphasis on effective interaction with healthcare team members, restorative services, mental health, and social service needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand. Becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant is a great career choice for those who enjoy caring for people and are interested in a healthcare career. The Nurse Assistant Training Program is an intensive, 112-hour course with classroom instruction, skills lab experience, and hands-on training at a clinical site. Nursing assistants typically work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, or long-term care facilities under the supervision of the registered nurse. Take the next step to a rewarding career in healthcare.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The CNA Certificate Program can be completed in one semester. It prepares students to provide basic nursing care in healthcare facilities. Students will learn basic nursing skills, medical terminology, and basic anatomy and physiology. They will also participate in both classroom and clinical training.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Program Requirements<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Must be 18 years or older<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must achieve a passing score on the pre-entrance exam in the areas of reading, math, and writing<\/li>\n<li>Valid Texas Driver\u2019s License\/State ID<\/li>\n<li>Social Security Card<\/li>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Immunizations (Required for clinicals): COVID-19 Vaccine (both doses), Influenza Vaccine (obtained during flu season, newest vaccine for that year), Tuberculosis Skin Test (with negative result) or Chest X-ray (good for one year), TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox) \u2013 (2 vaccines and titer), Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 vaccines), and Bacterial Meningitis (Students are exempt if they are 22 years of age or older)<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Background Check<\/li>\n<li>Drug Screening<\/li>\n<li>Uniform: scrubs, tennis shoes (non-canvas) with conservative logo (no colored strips, no clogs, crocs, etc.), stethoscope, and watch with a secondhand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Certified-Nursing-Assistant-Requirements.pdf\">CNA Program Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h5 class=\"Default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Receive TSC Certificate of Completion<\/li>\n<li>Receive Occupational Skills Award.\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">OSAs emphasize practical, hands-on training aligned with industry standards to ensure relevance and value in the job market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Default\">Receive CPR Certification<\/li>\n<li>Be Eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant state exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullwidth_header_2 et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\">\n<div class=\"header-content-container center\">\n<div class=\"header-content\">\n<h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Request for Information<\/h1>\n<div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\">\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/td>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Monday \u2013 Friday<br \/>8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Email Us:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wtce@tsc.edu\">wtce@tsc.edu<\/a><br \/>Phone: (956) 295-3600<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">ITEC Center<br \/>301 Mexico Blvd.<br \/>Brownsville, Texas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Diagnostic Medical Sonography&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Diagnostic Medical Sonography&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<br \/><\/strong>The DMS Program at Texas Southmost College trains entry-level sonographers to become highly skilled, technically competent, ethical, professional, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the community, patients, and employing organizations. Through continued technological advancement and a strong commitment to medical education, Texas Southmost College provides the foundation on which students can expand their imaging skills in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Emergency Medical Science&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Emergency Medical Science&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Emergency Medical Science Program (EMS) provides innovative, dynamic, and high-quality EMS education to produce professional and proficient EMT and Paramedic certified providers. This is accomplished by providing enthusiastic students with high-quality instruction that develops employable skills, preparing graduates to pass the National Registry Examination of Emergency Medical Technicians successfully. The program\u2019s mission is supported by a caring team of educational faculty, healthcare providers, and physicians with expertise in emergency medicine and a commitment to education. Extensive didactic resources and advanced practicum experiences provide graduates with the skills and versatility needed to function in a diverse healthcare environment. The program is conscientious of healthcare needs and educational requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Licensed Vocational Nursing&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Licensed Vocational Nursing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In alignment with the mission of Texas Southmost College, the Vocational Nursing (VN) program provides a high-quality vocational education program that is sensitive to the needs of TSC students and the community. Texas Southmost College facilitates educational access and academic excellence through a learner-centered, success-oriented nursing program. The program educates the vocational nurse for entry into practice and facilitates articulation into higher levels of nursing education.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates of the VN Program have the following employment opportunities: staff nurse, nursing home, adult day care, doctor\u2019s office, and correctional facilities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Medical Laboratory Technology&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Medical Laboratory Technology&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Aligned with the mission of Texas Southmost College, the faculty of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program is committed to serving the educational needs of the people of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. 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In addition, graduates may choose to continue their education, studying emerging advanced modalities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Respiratory Care Science&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Respiratory Care Science&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#003c71&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the Respiratory Care Science program is to educate students in the following learning domains of the respiratory care practice: cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior), as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). The program provides enthusiastic students with high-quality instruction, equipping\u00a0 graduates with the employable skills they need to become an entry-level therapist and to be successful on the National Board for Respiratory Care\u2019s Entry Level CRT Examination, as well as the Written Registry and Clinical Simulation Examination for advanced-level students. A caring team of educational faculty, clinical instructors, and physicians supports the program\u2019s mission with expertise in various aspects of respiratory care. Students will engage with an extensive array of didactic resources and clinical practicum experiences at Lower Rio Grande Valley affiliate sites to gain the skills and versatility needed to function in various healthcare facilities. 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