PCC's Institute for Health Professionals offers several entry-level healthcare programs created in partnership with industry leaders, and specially designed to correspond with the needs of the Portland job market, all while preparing students to walk out of the classroom and into a well-paying job. Healthcare jobs are in high demand across the country. Below we'll offer a summary of each with a link enabling you to explore each program further, plus our internal contact if you have additional questions.
Sterile Processing Technician - Entry-Level Healthcare Careers
Learn more about becoming a Sterile Processing Technician and the Sterile Processing Technician program at PCC's Institute for Health Professionals. As you discover this potential career path, you'll also learn:
- What a day in the life of a sterile processing technician looks like
- The job prospects for a sterile processing technician
- All the details on the Sterile Processing Technician program
Questions? Email Bem Hanamoto
Dental Assisting - Entry-Level Healthcare Careers
PCC's Integrated Community Dental Assisting program offers a strong foundation that enables quick entry into a high-demand field after only three terms. In this program, we teach you the skills you need to succeed, and we give you the field experience, the contacts, and sufficient time to learn the most important techniques. In just nine months, you can begin a rewarding career in which you serve the oral healthcare of thousands of people.
Questions? Email Stacy Bone
Phlebotomy - Entry-Level Healthcare Careers
Learn more about becoming a phlebotomist and the Phlebotomy program at PCC's Institute for Health Professionals. As you discover this potential career path, you'll also learn:
- What a day in the life of a phlebotomist looks like
- The job prospects for a phlebotomist
- All the details on the Phlebotomy program with courses including: Hybrid, Difficult Draws and Refresher
Questions? Email Bem Hanamoto
Pharmacy Technician - Entry-Level Healthcare Careers
Learn more about becoming a Pharmacy Technician and the Pharmacy Technician program at PCC's Institute for Health Professionals. As you discover this potential career path, you'll also learn:
- What a day in the life of a pharmacy technician looks like
- The job prospects for a pharmacy technician
- All the details on the Pharmacy Technician program
Questions? Email Bem Hanamoto
Foundations of Clinical Research - Entry-Level Healthcare Careers
Clinical Research professionals are in high demand and the roles offer great starting wages and benefits. IHP's Foundations of Clinical Research curriculum was developed in partnership with local Oregon healthcare leaders including OHSU, Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health & Services, and Legacy Health.
Questions? Email Amy.evans3@pcc.edu