The Amarillo College Center for Continuing Health Care Education is located on the West Campus of Amarillo College. Since its formation in February 1989, the Center has conducted a wide range of programs, conferences and courses for health care professionals. The Center utilizes a faculty and guest faculty that includes local, national and internationally recognized speakers. Programs are developed, customized and selected according to a periodic health care education needs survey of healthcare professionals. The Center utilizes a designated planning committee represented by the following institutions: Amarillo College Baptist / St. Anthony's Health Care System Northwest Texas Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Medical Center In addition, liaison representatives from area agencies and institutions are selected for specific programs. For further information on the center or its programs, contact the Center by phone at (806) 354-6085 or by E-Mail at jldoiron@acl.actx.edu. Amarillo College is an equal opportunity community college.
	At Amarillo College, "allied health" refers to those personnel and professionals who fulfill supporting roles in the health care delivery system, including assisting the work of physicians, dentists, and other health care specialists. Presently, the division offers thirteen educational programs ranging in length from one semester to twenty-four months. Graduates earn a "Certificate of Completion" or an "Associate of Applied Science degree" upon achievement of all academic and clinical course requirements. Specific Amarillo College allied health programs include: Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Medical Data Specialist Medical Laboratory Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Occupational Therapy Assistant Paramedic Physical Therapist Assistant Radiation Therapist Respiratory Care Practitioner Surgical Technician Because enrollment is limited in each allied health program, early applications are encouraged. For additional career-related information, contact the Allied Health Division by phone at (806) 354-6055 or by E-Mail at wecrawford@actx.edu. Amarillo College is an equal opportunity community college.
	The Nursing Division of Amarillo College offers curriculum leading to rewarding careers in the highly valued and respected area of nursing - RN's and LVN's. This program of study qualifies students to take their examinations for state licensure. Courses at Amarillo College provide both classroom theory and clinical experiences. Students are encouraged to achieve their educational goals in a supportive learning environment - from the classroom to a state-of-the-art Nursing Resource Center, computer-assisted learning labs and a computer testing center. Our nursing students have exciting opportunities to learn and practice in a variety of clinical settings such as: acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory care centers, rehabilitation centers and home health care agencies. Our dedicated nursing faculty are well-qualified to educate students to be knowledgeable and skilled in providing quality nursing care. Vocational Nursing Program - This is a one-year state accredited certificate program. These graduates are prepared to practice at the level of an LVN in a variety of health care settings. The LVN program provides a foundation for those graduates wishing to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Associate Degree Nursing Program - This program offers a flexible two and one-half year curriculum that prepares graduates to practice at the level of an RN (Registered Nurse). The ADN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. For a review of the program of study, or assistance with career planning, contact the Nursing Division by phone at (806) 354-6010 or by E-Mail at ksmcgee@actx.edu. Amarillo College is an equal opportunity community college.

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