HEALTH CAREERS INSTITUTE
The Health Careers Institute strives to ensure that our professional healthcare programs provide our participants with the skills to start or advance their career in the growing healthcare industry. A majority of the Health Career programs can be completed in six months or less and may require a background check and drug screen. Explore career-focused training designed to help you quickly enter or advance in the healthcare field. Our Allied Health non-credit courses provide practical, hands-on learning in high-demand areas such as patient care, medical administration, and healthcare support services. Taught by experienced professionals, these flexible, short-term programs are ideal for individuals seeking to build new skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, or enhance their current role.
Starting Spring 2027:
Allied Health Externship Program Update:
Beginning Spring 2027, HCI classes will no longer include externship opportunities as part of the program. This change will allow us to focus on providing a streamlined classroom experience while continuing to deliver the education and skills participants need to prepare for their chosen healthcare careers.
Immunization Requirements:
The following immunizations are required for all HCI Allied Health courses:
1. Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test - if positive, then a negative chest x-ray is required.
2. Tdap - Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis - required every 10 years.
3. Hepatitis B - 3 series
4. MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella - 2 series
5. Varicella - 2 series, required if no history of Chickenpox
6. History of Chickenpox? - no Varicella required; provide Chickenpox documentation
7. Flu Shot - required September thru March yearly.
HCI Information Sessions:
HCI hosts Information Sessions once a month from 3pm to 4pm. Find out everything you need to know about our program: requirements, courses, costs, and more.
Click here to register online.
Questions?
Email us at healthcare@uta.edu, or
contact the Health Careers Institute Manager, Minnie Franco at minerva.franco2@uta.edu
