College of Health Care Professions

Healthcare training based in Texas with online programs

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is an American educational institution founded in 1988 by physicians with real clinical experience. Its activity focuses on training for healthcare careers and it is institutionally accredited by ABHES. The institution reports over 36 years of experience training thousands of students who start or advance their professional careers in the allied health field.

CHCP operates ten on-campus locations in Texas and offers online programs nationwide. Its offerings combine clinical and administrative training, with a focus on job placement and career progression.

Certificate programs

The institution offers certificate programs both on campus and online. On-campus programs include:

• Dental Assistant
• Echocardiography
• Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist with MA Skills
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Coding & Billing
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapy Technician
• Rehabilitation Therapy Technician
• Vocational Nursing

Online certifications are offered in Addictions Studies and Mental Health, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, and Pharmacy Technician.

Associate's degrees

CHCP offers associate's degree programs in on-campus and online formats. On-campus programs include:

• Cardiac Sonography
• Cardiovascular Sonography
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Health & Medical Administrative Services
• Nursing (LVN to ADN)
• Surgical Technology

Online associate's degrees are offered in Addiction Studies and Mental Health, AAS Degree Completion Program, Coding & Revenue Cycle Management, Health & Medical Administrative Services, Health Care Management, and Radiologic Technology.

Bachelor's degrees and seminars

The offerings include an online bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. In addition, on-campus and online seminars are offered, including the EKG Technician Course and the IV Sterile Compounding Certification Course.

Methodology and student services

The medical assistant program, for example, is completed in 36 weeks and offers several schedule options: one-day or two-day classes, night shifts, and online format. The institution describes its programs as intensive and flexible, designed for career progression, with the possibility of graduating in as little as nine months.

Training includes safe practice with real medical equipment, simulation, and technology oriented to modern healthcare systems. Small groups allow for personalized instruction. Faculty are licensed and certified medical professionals with work experience.

CHCP offers student support that includes assigning an advisor from enrollment to graduation, 24/7 IT support, continuous access to courses, tutoring, assistance with externships and job placement, financial aid advising, and student assistance services. The institution also mentions employer services and community outreach programs.

Presence and recognition

The institution has ten on-campus locations in Texas and online training nationwide. Among the locations cited are Garland, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, three campuses in Houston (Med Center, Northwest and Southwest), McAllen, San Antonio North and San Antonio South, in addition to the online format.

CHCP reports student satisfaction above 95% upon graduation and nationally recognized instruction. The institution presents itself as accredited by ABHES and 100% focused on career-oriented healthcare education.