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Houston City College’s Coleman Campus: Training the next generation of health care workers

HOUSTON – Healthcare is one of Houston’s biggest and fastest-growing industries, and local employers continue to look for skilled workers across a wide range of roles.

That demand is part of what draws students to HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, a campus located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. The program offers career-focused training for students interested in entering — or advancing in — the healthcare field.

A campus built for health sciences

HCC Coleman offers more than 20 degree and certificate options in areas that support hospitals, clinics and laboratories across the region. Highlighted programs include nursing, respiratory care, radiography, anesthesia technology, dental hygiene, physical therapist assistant training and medical biotechnology. The campus also offers a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management.

Learning that goes beyond the classroom

Students say the experience is designed to feel close to the real workplace. Simulation labs and hands-on instruction help them practice skills and build confidence before they begin clinical training. That real-world exposure can help students connect what they learn in class to what is expected on the job.

Preparing for careers Houston needs

As Houston’s healthcare sector grows, so does the need for qualified professionals in both clinical and technical specialties. Programs like those at HCC Coleman aim to help students move toward certifications, licensure and employment in roles that are in demand across the region.

Learn more

For more information about degrees and certificates at HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, visit hccs.edu