Type Private, for-profit Website www.chcp.edu | Established 1988 Phone +1 210-298-3600 | |
Former name The Academy of Health Care Professions Location United States of America Campus Seven Texas campuses and an online program serving twenty states Address 4738 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA Founded 1988, Texas, United States Similar The College of Health C, Baylor University, Southern Careers Institute, Texas Health and Science, Vista College Profiles | ||
The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is an ABHES-accredited provider of allied health care education and training. 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. Offerings include bachelors (BS) and associate’s (AAS) degree programs as well as professional certificates and continuing education (CE). CHCP programs place an emphasis on career readiness through a combination of classroom, lab and externship experiences.
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Chcp the college of health care professions
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).
Accreditation
CHCP is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES, an independent accrediting agency since 1969, evaluates the quality of health education programs nationwide.
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.
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.
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. Placement and networking are furthered by student externships (practicums), CHCP employer relationships and an alumni network of 12,000 plus.
Austin
Programs offered at this location: Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant and Physical Therapy Technician.
Dallas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Boost Online Student Resources
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.
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.