Health Sciences and Emergency Services

Develop Optimal Performance in Challenging Environments

Are you ready to start a journey toward a great career in the health sciences or emergency services professions?

Health Sciences Specialties

 

With programs located at campuses throughout the Collin College district, the division offers certificates and degrees in the following specialties: 


Our first in the nation program combines the training you would experience in a Certified Nursing Assistant program with Activity Professional specialized instruction designed to help special populations live quality, enriched, healthier and happier lives. This unique career path will remain in demand for years to come. Get started today!
Activity Care Professional

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management is designed for students with associate degrees in Allied Health/Health Sciences seeking higher level employment opportunities within healthcare organizations.
BAS in Clinical Operations Management

Clinical Operations Management Department

Continuing Education (CE) Health Sciences also offers a wide range of courses in both direct patient care and non-clinical healthcare.

CE Health Sciences

Designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel needing to how to perform Basic Life Support skills in a wide variety of settings.  

CPR Training

The Collin College Dental Hygiene program is an Exemplary rated two-year program that begins in the fall semester of each year. 
Dental Hygiene

The Collin College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is five semesters in length, with graduates earning an Associate of Applied Science degree. 
Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department at Collin College educates and develops quality emergency medical professionals in the science and art of pre-hospital emergency medicine. 
Emergency Medical Services

Collin College offers Associate Degrees and Certificates for the Basic Firefighter and Officer programs.  
Fire Science

Health information management (HIM) professionals lead efforts to ensure the availability, accuracy, integrity, and security of all data related to patient healthcare encounters, resulting in better clinical and business decisions to enhance healthcare quality.
Health Information Management

The Health Professions Department includes the Health Professions Certificate and Degree Programs, the Health Science Academy in Plano, and Dual Credit Health Science courses.
Health Professions

Collin College Law Enforcement Academy classroom classes are limited to sworn (active law enforcement), representatives of law enforcement (employee of an agency/academy), honorably retired law enforcement, and individuals currently licensed by TCOLE (active license but not employed by a law enforcement agency). 
Law Enforcement

As a Medical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with doctors, take medical histories, and record a patient's vital signs. You will learn to perform clinical and administrative tasks in a physician’s office, hospital and other healthcare facilities.
Medical Assisting Advanced Practice

Students completing the Medical Coding Billing Certificate are better prepared for coding credentialing exams such as AHIMA’s Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam.
Medical Coding and Billing

The Medical Massage Therapy program provides students with the fundamentals of massage therapy including an emphasis on therapeutic services for medical conditions. Students are prepared for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and state licensure.  

 

For cost and more information, call 972-549-6447 or email medmassage@ejly.net.


Collin College offers educational opportunities for students entering the nursing field and established LVNs and RNs pursuing more training.
Nursing

A pharmacy technician is an essential member of the pharmacy team who fills important roles in pharmacies across practice settings, including community, hospital/health system, ambulatory care, military, compounding, online, veterinary, and more.
Pharmacy Technician

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a 2-year program over six semesters that includes classroom, lab, and clinical education opportunities to obtain the foundation, knowledge, and technical experience needed as a physical therapist assistant. 
Physical Therapist Assistant

Polysomnographic technologists conduct the sleep studies that allow physicians to diagnose and treat patients suffering from sleep disorders. 
Polysomnographic Technology

The Rehabilitation Aide Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is a two-semester award that prepares the student for a career as a Rehabilitation Aide or Physical Therapy Technician. 
Rehabilitation Aide

The Collin College Respiratory Care Program (Program #200376) prepares individuals for an allied health specialty in the clinical care and management of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.  
Respiratory Care

The Programs of Surgical Professions represent the hands-on career aspect of the operating room (OR) surgical setting – Central Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, and Surgical Assisting.
Surgical Professions
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Directory

Administrative Assistant

Laura Duran

E: lduran@ejly.net

P: (972) 985-3757


Monday–Friday: 7:30AM–4:30PM

 

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Administrative Assistant

Azalea Walton

E: azaleawalton@ejly.net

P: (972) 548-6679


Monday–Friday: 8:00AM–5:00PM

 

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Administrative Assistant

Shari Rueles

E: srueles@ejly.net

P: (214) 491-6215


Monday–Friday: 8:00AM–5:00PM

 

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Additional Contacts

Division Office
McKinney (Central Park) Campus - H201
(972) 548-6679
214.491.6280 (Fax)

 

Health Sciences Continuing Education
McKinney (Central Park) Campus - H201
CEHealthcare@ejly.net

(972) 985-3761

 

Academic Dean - Health Sciences and Emergency Services

Michelle Millen, MSCPM, RHIA
mmillen@ejly.net
(972) 548-6677