Regional Center for Border Health

Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Somerton, Arizona. Its College of Health Careers provides vocational certificates for entry-level healthcare work, with current offerings that include practical nursing, nursing assistant, medical coding and billing, and certified medication assistant training. This is career-focused postsecondary training rather than a broad transfer-degree program. Before enrolling, compare the credential, clock hours, clinical placement, exam eligibility and total cost for the specific course you need. The college’s program and catalog page is the best starting point for its current offerings.

Compare programs and funding before applying

Program length and preparation differ. Arizona’s workforce training directory lists the Licensed Practical Nursing course as a nine-month, 1,000-clock-hour program with an estimated in-state cost of $11,050; the Certified Medication Assistant program is listed as five weeks and 100 hours, while Medical Coder and Biller is listed as 14 weeks and 300 hours. Confirm current schedules, prerequisites, clinical requirements and fees directly with the college, since workforce listings and school catalogs may update on different cycles. The state directory lists WIOA approval and identifies local and state grants and scholarships, including RCBH and WAHEC options; ask the Financial Aid office which funding is open for your program and whether you must apply through Arizona@WORK. Veterans should ask the school about the VA education benefits it says it accepts.

Somerton campus and clinical placements

The College of Health Careers main campus is at 950 E. Main Street, Building A, Somerton, AZ 85350. Call (928) 315-7600 to ask about Admissions, course calendars, costs and an appointment; the college lists Monday to Friday office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Its 2025–26 student catalog describes clinical placements at affiliated healthcare sites across Somerton, San Luis, Yuma, Parker and Lake Havasu City, with locations subject to change. These are training placements, not additional college campuses, so students should confirm their assigned site and travel expectations before accepting a place.

Public student comments describe supportive instructors and an accessible path into healthcare training, while some raise concerns about course organization or facilities. Such comments are individual experiences and do not establish outcomes for every program. Ask for the current pass rates for the relevant certification or licensure examination, the number and location of clinical hours, attendance and make-up rules, and the full written cost after grants. Read public student comments and verify course-specific details with the school before you commit.