Duration (approx.): 1 Year - Students with an associate degree in nursing and who have obtained their RN licensure will complete 45 hours of credit towards UHD’s RN to BSN degree.
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $87,764
Award Type: Degree
College/Training Facility: University of Houston, Downtown
Short Description: This program is designed to be a degree completion degree for students that have already received an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) degree along with their RN license. The program focuses on the management and leadership skills needed to allow nurses to advance in the managerial ranks. The curriculum will also help develop the necessary academic skills to allow nurses to matriculate into graduate programs for those seeking this professional option. This program will be designed to meet the accrediting standards of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $75,820
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College, Lone Star College
Short Description: The profession of Dental Hygiene functions in close alliance with the profession of dentistry. Working with dentists, dental hygienists provide services to assist patients in obtaining knowledge and individualized care to meet their oral care needs.
Duration (approx.): 1 year
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $37,740
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The Endoscopy Technician program is designed for individuals interested in caring for the endoscopy patient. Upon completion of the program, graduates may gain employment as an Endoscopy Technician who handles the scopes, supplies and equipment during all types of endoscopy procedures.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $40,000
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The histologic technician works with instruments to process, embed, and section tissue onto microscopic slides. Thereafter, the technician safely handles chemicals and dyes to perform tests on the sections to demonstrate pathological changes. Histologic Technicians (HT), also known as Histotechs, play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
Duration (approx.): 18 Months
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $47,000
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: HCC, LSC, SJC
Short Description: The Vocational Nursing curriculum prepares the graduate to perform specific nursing duties under the direction of physicians, dentists and registered nurses. Responsibilities include direct patient care in acute-care settings, community health agencies, long term care facilities and other health care institutions.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $45,420
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Medical Laboratory Technicians perform complex testing on body fluids using sophisticated instruments to detect diseases and monitor treatment. Medical laboratory technicians might isolate and identify infectious organisms that cause disease, cross-match blood to be used in a transfusion, detect Diabetes or identify the abnormal blood cells that are associated with Leukemia.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $79,110
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Nuclear medicine is the medical specialty that utilizes the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the physiologic and/or anatomic conditions of the body and to provide therapy with unsealed radioactive sources.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $59,360
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Occupational therapy is a health care profession that focuses on helping people – The practice of occupational therapy involves the therapeutic use of everyday life activities - or “occupations” - with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, work place, community, and other settings.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $58,460
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Associate's Degree
Short Description: A Physical Therapist Assistant, who implements treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist, is trained in the application of therapeutic modalities, such as cold, massage and electricity; exercise; prosthetics and orthotics, and functional activities in the rehabilitation and treatment of adults and children.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $60,450
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Radiographers produce x-ray images of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. They prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x rays cannot pass, and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They may also prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases, or manage a radiology department.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $72,890
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College, Lone Star College, San Jacinto College
Short Description: Students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program are taught the knowledge and skills needed to work with patients and their families in a variety of health-care settings. Graduates are prepared to work collectively and collaboratively with other members of the health-care team to provide nursing care for patients and their loved ones. The role of the Associate Degree nurse encompasses four areas: a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, an advocate of patient safety, and an active member of the health care team.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $63,130
Award Type: Associate's Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Respiratory Care Practitioners evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists work to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. Diagnostic procedures performed by respiratory therapists include: obtaining and analyzing sputum specimens; obtaining and analyzing blood specimens to determine acid base balance and levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide; measuring the capacity of a patient’s lungs to determine the level of impairment and studying disruptive sleep disorders.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Medical
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $48,880
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: A Surgical Technologist, a member of the surgical team in an operating room, assists in delivering patient care before, during and following surgery. Applying the principles of sterile techniques, the Surgical Technology prepares and knows specific uses of equipment, supplies and the numerous instruments required for all types of surgical procedures.
Duration (approx.): 1 Year
Industry: Mechanics
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $52,300
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The Heavy Vehicle and Diesel program provides skilled and knowledgeable entry-level employees to heavy equipment industries all over Texas. Employers actively seek Heavy Vehicle & Truck Repair graduates to work as engine or maintenance specialists and field technicians.
Duration (approx.): 1 Year
Industry: Specialty Construction
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $52,690
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Basic Electrician training provides the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience required for a long-term electrician career. Electricians install electrical systems in structures; they install wiring and other electrical components, such as circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures, and they follow blueprints, the National Electrical Code® and state and local codes.
Duration (approx.): 1 Year
Industry: Specialty Construction
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $48,800
Award Type: Certificate
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The design of the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program incorporates fundamentals and integrates new technologies and innovations of climate control systems for application in the real world. The output is a well-rounded technician who understands the importance of safety and soft skills such as attitude and good communications who possesses traditional technical skills in air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.
Duration (approx.): 1 Year
Industry: Logistics
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $76,270
Award Type: Associates Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The supply chain and logistics industry is responsible for the movement of goods from suppliers to customers. It involves the coordination of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Careers in this field can vary from logistics coordinators to supply chain managers, and typically involve analyzing data, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and optimizing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.. Successful candidates typically possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team. The supply chain and logistics industry offers exciting opportunities for those seeking a dynamic and challenging career path.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Technology
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $114,358
Award Type: Associates Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: Cybersecurity is a broad term used to describe the protection of people, data, and processes as it relates to all industries that make sure of IT systems (hardware, software, and data). The shortage for cybersecurity workers is a global critical issue that is causing issues such as the loss of lives, monetary burdens, career implications, political problems, and infrastructure outages. Students will start with a solid core foundation in the areas of Operating Systems (such as Linux, Windows), Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, Computer Virtualization, and Programming/Scripting with a heavy emphasis on Server Administration & Hardening, Network Security & Analysis, Computer Forensics, and Ethical Hacking. Students would learn valuable knowledge from its seasoned professors and through interactions with classmates.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Technology
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $49,000
Award Type: Associates Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The Machining Technology program is designed to meet the industry’s continued and growing need for trained machine operators and programmers. The program prepares students for employment in machine shops, manufacturing facilities and in the maintenance of industrial plants. The AAS degree in Machining Technology is designed to develop competent support technicians for employment in the field of machine shop and related occupations. The curricula are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) recommendation to provide a broad-based education with opportunities for specific employment and personal interest goals.
Duration (approx.): 2 Years
Industry: Technology
Median Yearly Salary in Texas: $116,874
Award Type: Associates Degree
College/Training Facility: Houston Community College
Short Description: The AAS in Artificial Intelligence provides a “State-of-the-Art” introduction to most all aspects of Intelligent Technologies (ranging from IIOT/Edge – Cloud – High Performance Computing. The Artificial Intelligence AAS is packed with the very latest information, case studies, “hand’s-on-models/labs” and connections/references to the world’s leading Companies and Practitioners. The goal of the program is to provide a real-world sampling of exactly what it takes to participate professionally in Artificial Intelligence. This may be the finest AI “Best Practices” preparation program available, built so you can properly choose your next move.
