About Our Programs
Department Scope
The Health Professions Department includes the Health Professions Certificate and Degree Programs, the Health Science Academy in Plano, and Dual Credit Health Science courses.
Clinical programs are available in the following tracks (click each program link below to view the flyer for more information):
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Flyer
- Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Flyer
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) Flyer
- Phlebotomy Technician (PHLEB) Flyer
Information Sessions
- Interested in CNA, EKG, Phlebotomy, or PCT Certification? Attend an information session
with us to get your questions answered. Information Sessions do not include information
regarding dual credit programs.
New for Fall 2025!: The following programs will be offered at Plano (Spring Creek) Campus for Fall 2025. Patient Care Technician (PCT), Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions to find out where and when programs courses will be held.
The EKG Technician program is now a one-semester program (previously a two-semester program) and no longer includes a clinical rotation, therefor, will no longer require the immunization tracker, background check, or drug screen purchase during the application process.
Applications
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025. Location and Course availability is subject to minimum student enrollment.
Spring 2026 Applications will open August 11, 2025.
Attention High School Applicants:
All current high school student applicants must obtain approval from their high school
counselor prior to applying for summer courses. Courses taken outside of your high
school dual credit program offerings are for concurrent credit only.
Summer 2025 Term Information
Please be aware the summer II semester term does not officially end until August 17.
The last in-person clinical class meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13. This
may cause schedule conflicts with those returning to their Fall semester in high school
or other colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and Where are classes offered? What immunizations do I need? Get these questions answered and more.
Basic Life Support Courses
Collin College offers American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses.
Advising Available
Schedule an appointment with a Collin College Advisor.
Contact Us
More questions? Send us an email at HealthProfessions@collin.edu
Students may pursue academic awards (AAS, Level 1 Certificate, and Institutional Credentials Leading to Licensure or Certification (ICLC) in any of the Health Professions tracks. The awards are stackable, and many courses are available online, so students may choose to start with an ICLC and continue to their AAS.
For Information about the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, please visit: Clinical Operations Management BAS Information.