The College of Health Care Professions

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP)
Former name
 The Academy of Health Care Professions
Type Private, for-profit
Established 1988
Location United States of America
Campus Seven Texas campuses and an online program serving twenty states
Website www.chcp.edu

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP)] is an ABHES-accredited provider of allied health care education and training.[1] Day and evening classes are offered at CHCP’s seven Texas campuses and online courses are available to students in Texas and 19 additional U.S. states.[2] Offerings include bachelors (BS) and associate’s (AAS) degree programs as well as professional certificates and continuing education (CE).[3] CHCP programs place an emphasis on career readiness through a combination of classroom, lab and externship experiences.[4]

History

In 1988, the physicians of MacGregor Medical Association, a physician’s practice of Texas Medical Center, founded the Academy of Health Care Professions. Its purpose was to provide quality training of allied health staff in-house, to support MacGregor’s growth. In 1990, in response to a growing demand for allied health professionals statewide, the Academy was approved by the Texas Workforce Commission to provide allied health education and training, not just for MacGregor, but also for any health care provider. In 2012, the Academy of Health Care Professions was renamed The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP).[5]

Accreditation

CHCP is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).[6] ABHES, an independent accrediting agency since 1969, evaluates the quality of health education programs nationwide.[7]

In addition, CHCP is:

Financial aid advising

CHCP employs Financial Aid Administrators to assist students with the process of applying for federal student aid and other programs.[11]

Military and veteran discount program

Active duty military, veterans, and their spouses and dependents who meet eligibility requirements, qualify for up to a 20% discount on their CHCP tuition.[12]

Career placement

Career Services offices are located on each of CHCP’s seven campuses. Services include assistance and guidance in résumé writing, interviewing, career path planning and job placement.[13] Placement and networking are furthered by student externships (practicums),[14] CHCP employer relationships and an alumni network of 12,000 plus.[15]

Texas campuses and online program

Austin

[16] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant and Physical Therapy Technician.

Dallas

[17] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing - Health Information Technology, Pharmacy Technician and Physical Therapy Technician.

Fort Worth

[18] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing - Health Information Technology and Physical Therapy Technician.

Houston Northwest

[19] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing - Health Information Technology, Surgical Technology, Vocational Nursing Certificate and AAS in Nursing.

Houston Southwest

[20] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing - Health Information Technology and Physical Therapy Technician.

McAllen

[21] Programs offered at this location: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist with Medical Assisting Skills, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing - Health Information Technology and Physical Therapy Technician.

San Antonio

[22] Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing – Health Information Technology, Physical Therapy Technician and Surgical Technology.

Online Reach

[23] The CHCP Online Program is offered in Texas, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Campus-based programs

[24]

Online programs 

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Boost Online Student Resources

[26] The Boost program provides CHCP’s online students with telephonic counseling services for issues from stress management and adjustment issues to depression/anxiety, substance abuse and more. Work/life balance experts are also available to provide timesaving research such as comparing financial aid options or planning a vacation. A web portal offers articles, tools and interactive videos to support personal and academic development.

Continuing education programs online

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Community Outreach

The students-in-training of several CHCP programs provide services to their communities. Students of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offer non-diagnostic ultrasounds to expectant mothers at the Northwest Houston campus. Students of the massage therapy program offer therapeutic massages at the Fort Worth campus. In addition, CHCP regularly hosts blood drives to benefit local community blood centers, such as Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and South Texas Blood and Tissue Center; hosts quarterly bone marrow drives to actively recruit donors for the non-profit organization Be The Match; and sponsors annual toy, food and clothing drives.[28]

References

  1. ↑ "Directory of Schools". Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "College of Health Care Professions Location Pages". CHCP. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "College of Health Care Professions Degrees and Certificates". CHCP. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "College of Health Care Professionss Career Placement". CHCP. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "College of Health Care Professions History". CHCP. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "ABHES Directory of Schools". ABHES. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Accrediting Bureau of Health Educations Schools (ABHES) credentials". ABHES. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  8. ↑ "Career Schools College Resources". TWC.
  9. ↑ "DSHS". DSHS Texas.
  10. ↑ "Texas Dept of State Health Services, Massage Therapy School License Search". TWC.
  11. ↑ "CHCP Tuition and Financial Aid". CHCP. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  12. ↑ "CHCP Financial Aid Military VA Discount". CHCP.
  13. ↑ "CHCP Faqs". CHCP.
  14. ↑ "CHCP Externships". CHCP.
  15. ↑ "CHCP Alumni". CHCP.
  16. ↑ "CHCP Austin Location". CHCP.
  17. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/dallas-texas-campus
  18. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/fort-worth-texas-campus
  19. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/houston-northwest-texas-campus
  20. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/houston-southwest-texas-campus
  21. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/mcallen-texas-campus
  22. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/locations/san-antonio-texas-campus
  23. ↑ http://www.chcp.edu/degrees-certificates/online
  24. ↑ "CHCP On Campus Ground Programs". CHCP.
  25. ↑ "CHCP Online Programs". chcp.
  26. ↑ "Boost Flyer PDF" (PDF). chcp.
  27. ↑ "Continuing Education CHCP". CHCP.
  28. ↑ "Community Outreach CHCP". CHCP.

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