The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth

Cardiac Sonographers (also known as Echocardiologists or Echocardiographers) use ultrasound technology to create a specific type of sonogram, called an echocardiograph, of the heart. An echocardiograph is used to ensure the heart’s valves, chambers, and muscle contractions are all working properly and to illuminate any potential issues. The procedure may be performed when the patient is at rest or immediately following cardiovascular activity. After the 2-D images are created, the Cardiac Sonographer passes the imaging along to a doctor, who can then make an informed diagnosis. Once you complete your training in echocardiology with The College of Health Care Professions, you’ll be well-equipped to take the Cardiovascular Credentialing Exam and on your way to an entry-level position as an Echocardiologist.

Dental assistants help dentists in oral procedures like fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals. They’re also expected to deliver compassionate patient care, as well as manage administrative and office procedures. Once you complete the Dental Assistant Program at The College of Health Care Professions, you will be prepared to take your certification test and well on your way to becoming a state-registered dental assistant.

CHCP’s accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree will prepare you for an exciting career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (also known as an Ultrasound Technologist) uses a transducer to emit sound waves across specific parts of the body. These sound waves echo and reflect back to the transducer to produce images (also known as sonograms) of the body’s interior. Sonograms are used to highlight internal issues that would not be seen otherwise. In order to be a successful sonographer you must be able to properly operate the ultrasound technology, display compassionate patient care, and embody professionalism at all times. After you complete your sonography training with The College of Health Care Professions, you’ll be prepared with the necessary knowledge and skills to get an entry-level job as an ultrasound sonographer.

Our Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist with Medical Assisting Skills program prepares you for a career as a limited medical radiologic technologist. As an LMRT (also known as a limited X-ray technologist), you will be responsible for performing limited-scope X-rays on the chest, extremities, skull, facial bones, and vertebral column. X-rays (also known as radiographs) are a form of radiation that can penetrate the body, creating images of the body’s interior.

An LMRT is responsible for communicating with patients about the procedures, administering the X-rays, and producing an image that is diagnostically acceptable. Once the images are analyzed, they are sent to other medical personnel for diagnosis. After you finish your Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist with Medical Assistant Skills program at the College of Health Care Professions, you will be well-equipped to take the state licensing exam and begin your new career as a Limited Medical X-ray Technologist.

With the Medical Assistant Program at The College of Health Care Professions, you will be able to begin your new career as a dedicated health professional ready to join the in-demand health care field and help patients have a positive experience. A medical assistant completes administrative, procedural, and certain clinical tasks in a health care settings and serves as a liaison between patients, insurance companies, providers, and specialists. Medical assistants work in a variety of environments like hospitals, medical offices, outpatient facilities, and surgical centers. This certificate program will give you the opportunity to discover your potential in the medical field, providing a fundamental foundation to guide your success as a medical professional along with providing a great starting point to further your career in health care.

With a Medical Coding and Billing Certificate from the College of Health Care Professions, you will be on your way to a rewarding new career as a medical coding and billing specialist.

Medical coding and billing specialists are also known as medical billing and coders, health claim specialists, and medical claim specialists. They use a special coding system to facilitate procedures, label diagnoses, and process insurance claims. Medical coding and billing specialists are required to be organized and pay close attention to details, because vital data must be entered properly. With a Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing from The College of Health Care Professions, you will be able to begin an entry-level career as a medical coding and billing specialist.