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Study the hospice philosophy, spiritual and cultural differences surrounding death, dying, grieving, and understanding the physical and emotional care needs of dying patients and their families. This class includes service opportunities for volunteers in a hospice program and/or for personal growth and education. This class is free of charge. Class meets at 600 N. Tyler in the BSA Hospice Den from 5-8 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 5 – June 19. For registration information please call Marilee Bulls at (806) 212-8715 |
| Healthcare Conferences and Seminars are held throughout the year on our West and Polk Street campuses. |
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Healthcare Courses
The Center for Continuing Healthcare Education offers entry level courses such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy to name a few. These courses are designed to help students gain the necessary skills for entry level jobs in a short amount of time. Most of the entry level courses can be completed in 12 weeks or less. Other courses offered by the Center for Continuing Healthcare Education include ACLS, PALS, CPR/HCP and CPR/First Aid.
Continuing Nursing Education
The Center for Continuing Healthcare Education is an approved provider of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center ’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses practicing in the state of Texas are required to complete 20 hours of Continuing Nursing Education every two years.
The Center for Continuing Healthcare Education is approved to provide Type I CNE, CEUs for LPC/LMFT/LMSW and general CEUs. Through college affiliates we offer the following credits:
- TCLEOSE (law enforcement)
- CJAD (adult probation)
- TJPC (juvenile probation)
- TCBAP (substance abuse)
- MCLE (state bar/attorneys)
- CPE (continuing professional education)
The Center for Continuing Healthcare Education also offers credits provided by outside accrediting agencies such as TPTA (Texas Physical Therapy Association). These credits are obtained as appropriate to the specific conference.
Co-Sponsorship Opportunities
The Center for Continuing Healthcare Education strives to provide quality healthcare education in partnership with local and regional healthcare entities. Partners include BSA, Northwest Texas Hospital, the Amarillo VA Healthcare System and many other healthcare organizations within the region. Please contact Kim Crowley at (806) 354-6087 or by email at kacrowley@actx.edu if you or your company is interested in forming a partnership.