Olga Hice is a Phlebotomy instructor at PCC CLIMB. She has taught at CLIMB for five years, and finds both teaching and making a difference in others' lives extremely rewarding. Read more about Ms. Hice below.

Jerry Hutchison teaches the Basics of Sterile Processing at PCC CLIMB. Jerry just started teaching at the CLIMB Center in June 2015, but he can't wait to help people start their new career in Sterile Processing. Jerry has over 20 years of leadership experience, and is excited to be teaching such a new class. Read below to learn more about Mr. Hutchison.

Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Yogaraj (Ayurveda), DN-C, RH, LMT, NCTMB, CC, NAMAPM, has over 40 years of experience in holistic medicine, and is one of the foremost natural healing experts in North America. Khalsa is President Emeritus of the American Herbalists Guild, and is a respected teacher, writer and lecturer. (Read full professional bio on his website.)

K.P. Khalsa teaches in the Functional Nutrition and Herbalism programs at the PCC Institute for Health Professionals.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are an integral part of the health field, and require a certain type of individual to be successful. Becoming a CNA will be a lot of work, but has the potential to be incredibly rewarding for those who decide it is how they want to spend their career.

With so many options in the field of healthcare it can be tough to figure out the correct career trajectory for your personality. One popular niche is being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). How does one become a CNA? What are your next steps?

Updated Feb.15, 2023

For many consumers today, achieving healthier lifestyles demands a holistic approach to healthcare. A holistic approach considers a person's physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual health. Herbs play an essential part in holistic medicine. 

This article briefly describes herbalism In western medicine today. You will also learn how to advance your knowledge and embark on a new career path by taking courses on herbalism at Portland Community College.  

The Institute for Health Professionals’ Functional Nutrition is approved by the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. The course series is taught over four terms and covers all of the following topics: assessment techniques, physical health and fitness, biochemical and pathophysiology of foods, ayurvedics and traditional Chinese medicine/herbology, business practice and ethics, nutritional research and resources, nutritional counseling, and buying, cooking, and storing food.

In this article we’ll take a closer look at determining if a nutritional therapy certification is right for you.

The choice to become a CNA is an important one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It requires a patient, compassionate, and dedicated person to successfully walk the CNA path. Unfortunately, there are several myths about the profession that a potential CNA should be aware of. This article will seek to debunk five of the most commonly held myths. But first, let’s learn more about what a CNA is and what is involved in becoming one.

The Affordable Care Act has led to a massive increase in the demand for healthcare professionals in the U.S. with nearly one million new jobs created since its passage. While many of these jobs are in traditional hospital or clinical settings, healthcare is a diverse field with many unique and specialized positions as well. Here are five healthcare careers in high demand that you may have not known about.