About Our Programs
Department Scope
The Health Professions Department includes the Health Professions Certificate and Degree Programs, the Health Science Academy in Plano, and Dual Credit Health Science courses.
Clinical programs are available in the following tracks (click each program link below to view the flyer for more information):
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Track
- Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Track
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) Track
- Phlebotomy Technician (PHLEB) Track
Information Sessions
New for Fall 2025!: The following programs will be offered at Plano (Springcreek) Campus for Fall 2025. Patient Care Technician (PCT), Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions to find out where and when programs courses will be held. The Fall Health Professions application will open on February 24, 2025.
The EKG program is now a one-semester program (previously a two-semester program) and no longer includes a clinical rotation, therefor, will no longer require the immunization tracker, background check, or drug screen purchase during the application process.
Applications
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2025. Location and Course availability is subject to minimum student enrollment. EKG Technician
and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs will be available on the Fall application.
Attention Summer Applicants:
All high school student applicants must obtain approval from their high school counselor
prior to applying for summer courses.
Please be aware the summer semester does not officially end until August 17. (This
may cause schedule conflicts with those returning to their Fall semester in high school
or other colleges)
All students will be expected to follow the attendance policy listed in the Health Professions Student Handbook.
FAQs
When and Where are classes offered? What immunizations do I need? Get these questions answered and more.
Basic Life Support Courses
Collin College offers American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses.
Advising Available
Schedule an appointment to receive healthcare program advising. Technical (Allen) & McKinney Campuses only.
Contact Us
More questions? Send us an email.
Students may pursue academic awards (AAS, Level 1 Certificate, and Institutional Credentials Leading to Licensure or Certification (ICLC) in any of the Health Professions tracks. The awards are stackable, and many courses are available online, so students may choose to start with an ICLC and continue to their AAS.
For Information about the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, please visit: Clinical Operations Management BAS Information.