Howard College

Howard College offers an Advanced Technical Certificate in Computed Tomography (CT) to radiologic technologists who wish to gain a secondary certification in CT through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This program provides students with the academic and technical skills necessary to completely perform a wide variety of radiologic procedures in the advanced modality of computed tomography. Graduates will be able to produce diagnostic quality computed tomography images of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. Upon successful completion of the program, students who wish to gain a secondary certification in computed tomography may apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) to take the secondary certification exam. Individuals who pass this examination are awarded the certification credential.

Howard College offers an Associate of Applied Science program in Radiologic Technology. This program provides students with the academic and technical skills necessary to completely perform a wide variety of radiologic procedures. Graduates will be able to produce diagnostic quality radiographic images of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. Upon successful completion of the program, students may apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) to take a certification exam. Students who wish to work in Texas must also apply for a General Medical Radiologic Technologist license through the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Graduates of this program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination. Individuals who pass this examination are awarded the certification credential.

A Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.

The Medical Assistant Program is a 12-month certificate program that offers college credit. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to make application to take the certification exam with American Medical Technologist to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs as well as provide respiratory support for patients suffering from many other types of disease. Their practice includes patients from all age groups. They may work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, or the patient’s home. They are becoming increasingly involved in specialty areas such as air and ground ambulance, patient education, rehabilitation, and intensive care of infants and children. Howard College offers an Associate of Applied Science program in Respiratory Care. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Multiple Choice Exam (TMCE). CRT or RRT licensure will be determined by scores received on this exam. Eligibility to take the Clinical Simulations Exam will be based on achievement of RRT level (advanced) on the TMCE. The program is accredited by (CoARC).

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is an integral member of the operative team, which includes the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and Registered Nurse. Their role is to perform duties during the pre, intra, and postoperative phases of surgical care. The primary responsibility of the CST is to create and maintain the surgical field integrity, and under the direction of the surgeon, prepare instrumentation and suture material as needed in the operative field. All surgical technologists who graduate from a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved program are eligible to sit for the certification exam to become a CST.

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is an integral member of the operative team, which includes the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and Registered Nurse. Their role is to perform duties during the pre, intra, and postoperative phases of surgical care. The primary responsibility of the CST is to create and maintain the surgical field integrity, and under the direction of the surgeon, prepare instrumentation and suture material as needed in the operative field. All surgical technologists who graduate from a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved program are eligible to sit for the certification exam to become a CST.

The Vocational Nursing Program is a twelve (12) month certificate program that offers college credit. The program is designed to prepare students to perform direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician. Students are prepared for upward mobility in a nursing career. The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Upon completion, students may make application to take the NCLEX-PN (State Board Examination) to become Licensed Vocational Nurses.

The Child Development Certificate program is designed to provide students with a theoretical knowledge base and practical experience, which will prepare them for employment in early childhood centers as a teacher or director (according to minimum standards for Day Care Centers, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services) as well as for other child-related occupations.