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Pioneering Allied Health College Welcomes Student Focused Leader as Austin Campus President

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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AUSTIN Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health education in the state of Texas, announced today Monica Jeffs as the new Campus President for CHCP's Austin campus.

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  • AUSTIN Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health education in the state of Texas, announced today Monica Jeffs as the new Campus President for CHCP's Austin campus.
  • Monica joins CHCP from Texas State University after 20 years working across higher education, including as campus president at two other institutions.
  • "This partnership has enabled us to continue meeting our objective of health care access for the communities we serve here in Austin.
  • She has spent over a decade leading in the Campus President role with a proven track record in raising student outcomes across Texas.

Nation's First Public Medical School and Hospital Launches New Upskilling Initiative to Meet Growing Demand for Medical Imaging

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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The new employer-centric six-month program, which will be offered at no cost to learners, leads to a Limited Medical X-Ray Technologist Certificate along with broader roles at UTMB.

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  • The new employer-centric six-month program, which will be offered at no cost to learners, leads to a Limited Medical X-Ray Technologist Certificate along with broader roles at UTMB.
  • "Investing in our talent is crucial to meeting the constantly evolving healthcare needs of our state.
  • This 26-week program leverages prior learning through student's workplace knowledge as medical assistants to shorten the typical length of training by more than half.
  • CHCP offers continuing education nationwide for medical imaging and emerging healthcare technologies through the Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI).

Trailblazing Texas College Opens New Houston Campus to Meet Increased Regional Demand for Frontline Healthcare Workers

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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HOUSTON, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largestprovider of allied health education in Texas, today announced the opening of its Houston Med Center campus near the Texas Medical Center hub.

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  • HOUSTON, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largestprovider of allied health education in Texas, today announced the opening of its Houston Med Center campus near the Texas Medical Center hub.
  • "Even before the pandemic, the presence of a world-class healthcare system was accelerating the demand for talented workers throughout the Houston region," said Katherine McLean, PHR, SHRM-CP, director of human resources at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics.
  • The new campus opens on the heels of CHCP's recognition as the Houston Chronicle's Top Workplace of 2020 for the sixth year in a row.
  • Asa leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP helps students develop the skills they need to meet the demands of today's healthcare industry.

Pioneering College Leader Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Service to Working Adult Learners

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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This honor celebrates the efforts of the whole CHCP team across our nine campuses, online college and imaging institute to help our learners achieve that dream."

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  • This honor celebrates the efforts of the whole CHCP team across our nine campuses, online college and imaging institute to help our learners achieve that dream."
  • CHCP has recently been featured nationally for its work helping adult learners secure jobs and succeed in high-demand healthcare careers.
  • The college's trailblazing stackable certificate program was featured earlier this year in a McGraw Hill case study for its success in supporting parent learners.
  • Winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year title.

The College of Health Care Professions Named as San Antonio Express-News 2020 Top Workplace Winner

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), a trailblazer in the delivery of allied health education that offers accredited stackable degree and certificate programs aligned to the region's fastest-growing healthcare fields, has been named The San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace winner.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), a trailblazer in the delivery of allied health education that offers accredited stackable degree and certificate programs aligned to the region's fastest-growing healthcare fields, has been named The San Antonio Express-News Top Workplace winner.
  • This is the third year in a row CHCP's San Antonio and South San Antonio campuses were recognized on the Top Workplace list.
  • "This award highlights the hard work of the entire San Antonio team whoseleadership inspires and motivates students to achieve their career goals,"said Eric Bing, chief executive officer of CHCP.
  • "Our faculty and staff are the bedrock of our work to help aspiring professionals find success in careers throughout their lives."

Dallas Area Educator Awarded State's Highest Honor for Health Information Professionals

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Texas Health Information Management Association (TxHIMA) announced Shawna Ridley, a longtime faculty member at the College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) Dallas campus, as the recipient of the 2020 TxHIMA Legacy Award .

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Texas Health Information Management Association (TxHIMA) announced Shawna Ridley, a longtime faculty member at the College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) Dallas campus, as the recipient of the 2020 TxHIMA Legacy Award .
  • This prestigious accolade adds to Ridley's robust resume and 30 years of experience working across the health information management field in the state of Texas, including as health system director of the health information management department at UT Southwestern Medical.
  • "Through Shawna Ridley's three decades as an educator and leader in the field, she has shown an exceptional commitment to all of these categories.
  • In addition to her leadership at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Shawna served as an educator for over 20 years, helping train thousands of professionals in health information management technology and coding courses.

The College of Health Care Professions Launches Dr. Ann Eady Aspiring Professional Memorial Scholarship

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in the state of Texas, launched the Dr. Ann Eady Aspiring Professional Memorial Scholarship.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in the state of Texas, launched the Dr. Ann Eady Aspiring Professional Memorial Scholarship.
  • In that role, she helped pioneer a model that focuses on serving the unique needs of adult students who are often balancing work and family.
  • "We sorely miss Ann and are so grateful for her leadership in our efforts to serve thousands of students during her time at CHCP.
  • We hope that this scholarship will be a fitting tribute to her legacy of breaking down barriers for learners and helping them pursue career pathways in the field of allied health."

Pioneering Texas Health Training Provider Launches Dental Assisting Program for Parent Learners

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in Texas, today announced the launch of a new online dental assisting program for parent learners that will combine flexible, online coursework with three weekends of in-person clinical training.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in Texas, today announced the launch of a new online dental assisting program for parent learners that will combine flexible, online coursework with three weekends of in-person clinical training.
  • "CHCP's in-person Dental Assisting program has long been a reliable source of talent, preparing externs and graduates that can execute our patient care model.
  • According to data from the The Texas Workforce Commission employment in dental assisting is expected to grow by 22% over a 10-year period ending in 2026.
  • Students who participate in the program will receive an externship and take the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners examination, leading to certification to be a dental assistant throughout the state of Texas.

San Antonio Healthcare Employers Team Up With Trailblazing College to Expand Region's Talent Pipeline

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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SAN ANTONIO, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in Texas, today announced new partnerships with three San Antonio healthcare employers to provide direct pathways to fast-growing jobs in the region.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), the largest provider of allied health training in Texas, today announced new partnerships with three San Antonio healthcare employers to provide direct pathways to fast-growing jobs in the region.
  • said Eli Elias II, the chief relationship officer and co-founder of IKARE Mood Trauma Recovery Clinic.
  • The Healthcare and Bioscience industries are growing rapidly in San Antonio, with more than one in six of all people now employed in the sector, including 50,000 net new jobs in the past decade.
  • CHCP offers continuing education nationwide for medical imaging and emerging healthcare technologies through the Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI).

Prestigious Accreditation Program Recognizes Pioneering Fort Worth College with Gold Standard in Sonography

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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The prestigious accreditation seeks to ensure training programs meet the high standard of employers.

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  • The prestigious accreditation seeks to ensure training programs meet the high standard of employers.
  • "CAAHEP accreditation is a gold standard for employers seeking the highest quality professionals to provide healthcare in their communities," said Dr. Scott Smith of Radiology Associates of North Texas, who serves as a medical advisor to the CHCP Fort Worth DMS program.
  • "CHCP is an important partner in building a pipeline of talent for our workforce and offering lifelong learning opportunities.
  • This accreditation is well-deserved by CHCP and is validation of their approach to quality education."