Allied Health offers hands-on training that leads to state or national certification, preparing students for in-demand healthcare careers. Our programs provide the credentials needed to enter the workforce quickly.
We also offer continuing education courses to help professionals maintain their licensure.
Allied Health works with numerous local high schools to bring workforce education courses to high school students throughout the College service area. Classes are offered on campus and in many off-campus locations in the College service area.
3500 South First Street,
Lufkin, TX 75901
Workforce and Continuing Education
Request additional information:
wce@angelina.edu
(936) 633-5424 or
(936) 633-5357
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Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicians are healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic tests that help doctors identify cardiovascular problems in patients.
EKG Technician Program | 48 Hours
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ECRD 1011 |
EKG TECHNICIAN |
48 HOURS |
A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility.
Medication Aide Program | 150 Hours
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NURA 1013 |
MEDICATION AIDE |
150 HOURS |
The Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares the student to manage front and back office tasks in a physician’s clinic, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling insurance and billing for the office, and providing instructions to patients on medical conditions, upcoming appointments, and tasks related to billing and insurance.
Medical Administrative Assistant Program | 294 Hours
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HPRS 1006 |
ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
48 HOURS |
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HPRS 1005 |
ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS |
32 HOURS |
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POFM 1002 |
MEDICAL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS |
48 HOURS |
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POFM 1027 |
MEDICAL INSURANCE |
56 HOURS |
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POFM 1017 |
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT |
110 HOURS |
The Medical Assistant program prepares the student to draw blood and give injections in a physician’s office under the supervision of the doctor or physician’s assistant (PA). The medical assistant also answers phones, handles insurance and billing for the office, and provides instructions to patients on medical conditions.
Medical Assistant Program | Pell Eligible | 728 Hours
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HITT 1055 |
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
96 HOURS |
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MDCA 1021 |
MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES |
128 HOURS |
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MDCA 1043 |
MEDICAL INSURANCE & FINANCE |
96 HOURS |
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MDCA 2061 |
CLINICAL PROCEDURES |
184 HOURS |
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MDCA 1061 |
CLINICALS |
216 HOURS |
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EMSP 1019 |
CPR – HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS |
8 HOURS |
Nurse aides are heavily involved in a patient’s life and assist their patients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, helping patients walk, assisting with exercise, and much more. Nurse Aides also play a crucial role in keeping the nurse up-to-date on the patient’s well-being.
Nurse Aide Long-Term Care Program | 116 Hours
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NURA 1001 |
NURSE AIDE CLASSROOM |
76 HOURS |
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NURA 1060 |
NURSE AIDE CLINICAL |
40 HOURS |
Patient care technicians are medical professionals who provide daily care for patients. Under the supervision of a registered nurse or nursing team, they assist with taking vital signs, helping to move patients around a clinic, and more. Their ultimate goal is to ensure the patient feels comfortable and nurtured in a healthcare setting by communicating changes in their medical condition and potential issues to the nurse.
Patient Care Technician Program | 288 Hours
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EMSP 1019 |
CPR – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT |
8 HOURS |
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NURA 1001 |
NURSE AIDE CLASSROOM |
76 HOURS |
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NURA 1060 |
NURSE AIDE CLINICAL |
40 HOURS |
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PLAB 1023 |
PHLEBOTOMY CLASSROOM |
68 HOURS |
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PLAB 1062 |
PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL |
48 HOURS |
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ECRD 1011 |
EKG TECHNICIAN |
48 HOURS |
Phlebotomy technicians collect blood from patients and prepare the samples for testing. Most work in hospitals and clinics, but some collect blood for donation purposes. Phlebotomy technicians are essential members of the health care team and often need to explain the blood-drawing procedure and put patients at ease.
Phlebotomy Technician Program | 116 Hours
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PLAB 1023 |
PHLEBOTOMY CLASSROOM |
68 HOURS |
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PLAB 1062 |
PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL |
48 HOURS |
*Notes programs also offered as part of the AC Work Ready program. Click HERE for information about the Work Ready program.